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Explosions rattled buildings in Dubai and a large cloud of smoke hung over a central area of the financial hub on Friday, AFP correspondents report. Sirens could be heard coming from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road, the United Arab Emirates city's main artery

Explosions rattled buildings in Dubai and a large cloud of smoke hung over a central area of the financial hub on Friday, AFP correspondents report. Sirens could be heard coming from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road, the United Arab Emirates city's main artery

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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian President Putin says the war in Ukraine is 'coming to an end' Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in Ukraine is "heading to an end", blasting Western countries for helping Ukraine. This comes after a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, which saw security measured ramped up and celebrations downsized after a spate of Ukrainian long-range attacks in recent weeks.

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian President Putin says the war in Ukraine is 'coming to an end' Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in Ukraine is "heading to an end", blasting Western countries for helping Ukraine. This comes after a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, which saw security measured ramped up and celebrations downsized after a spate of Ukrainian long-range attacks in recent weeks.

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The White House denied that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic, posting on X: "Literally nothing Vice President JD Vance said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons."

The White House denied that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic, posting on X: "Literally nothing Vice President JD Vance said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons."

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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Trump says he acted on 'last best chance' to hit Iran "This was our last, best chance to strike what we're doing right now and eliminate the intolerable threats posed by this sick and sinister regime," says US President Donald Trump at the White House.

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Trump says he acted on 'last best chance' to hit Iran "This was our last, best chance to strike what we're doing right now and eliminate the intolerable threats posed by this sick and sinister regime," says US President Donald Trump at the White House.

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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 US attacked Iran 'pre-emptively' after learning of Israel plans: Rubio The United States attacked Iran "pre-emptively" after learning that ally Israel was going to strike, which would have meant retaliation against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 US attacked Iran 'pre-emptively' after learning of Israel plans: Rubio The United States attacked Iran "pre-emptively" after learning that ally Israel was going to strike, which would have meant retaliation against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.

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🌸 Afghan families are flocking to the valleys of Shirin Tagab district, near the border with Turkmenistan, to be among thousands of flowers that appeared after abundant rain. 📝/📸 Atif Aryan ➡️

🌸 Afghan families are flocking to the valleys of Shirin Tagab district, near the border with Turkmenistan, to be among thousands of flowers that appeared after abundant rain. 📝/📸 Atif Aryan ➡️

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🇯🇵 🇫🇷 French president, Japanese PM strike 'Dragon Ball' pose French President Emmanuel Macron shared a lighthearted moment with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a news conference in Tokyo, turning to each other and cupping their hands in a gesture known as a kamehameha, taken from Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise "Dragon Ball"

🇯🇵 🇫🇷 French president, Japanese PM strike 'Dragon Ball' pose French President Emmanuel Macron shared a lighthearted moment with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a news conference in Tokyo, turning to each other and cupping their hands in a gesture known as a kamehameha, taken from Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise "Dragon Ball"

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🇨🇲 Young girl runs to hug Pope after his mass in Cameroon A young girl runs into the arms of Pope Leo XIV for a hug, following his mass in the northwestern city of Bamenda, the epicentre of a separatist conflict.

🇨🇲 Young girl runs to hug Pope after his mass in Cameroon A young girl runs into the arms of Pope Leo XIV for a hug, following his mass in the northwestern city of Bamenda, the epicentre of a separatist conflict.

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Israeli forces say they have launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. Residents in southern Lebanon fled in cars, some with mattresses tied to the roof, an AFP journalist saw, after Israel issued a mass evacuation warning

Israeli forces say they have launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. Residents in southern Lebanon fled in cars, some with mattresses tied to the roof, an AFP journalist saw, after Israel issued a mass evacuation warning

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🇺🇸 The US House of Representatives was expected Thursday to reject an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress. ➡️

🇺🇸 The US House of Representatives was expected Thursday to reject an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress. ➡️

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🇱🇧 🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Building collapses after Israeli strike in central Beirut A building collapses in Lebanon's capital following an Israeli strike early on 18 March. The Israeli military had called on residents of the city's central neighbourhood of Bashoura to evacuate, warning of the imminent attack targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

🇱🇧 🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Building collapses after Israeli strike in central Beirut A building collapses in Lebanon's capital following an Israeli strike early on 18 March. The Israeli military had called on residents of the city's central neighbourhood of Bashoura to evacuate, warning of the imminent attack targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

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🇭🇺 🗳️ 'Hungary will once again be a strong ally within the EU and NATO': Magyar Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar speaks to supporters after his party won a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's elections. Viktor Orban, a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side, lost after 16 years in power, despite vocal support from both US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin

🇭🇺 🗳️ 'Hungary will once again be a strong ally within the EU and NATO': Magyar Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar speaks to supporters after his party won a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's elections. Viktor Orban, a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side, lost after 16 years in power, despite vocal support from both US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin

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🇦🇺 Wild possum seen among toy animals at Australian airport A wild possum was spotted among stuffed furry animals in an Australian airport gift shop, surprising travellers.

🇦🇺 Wild possum seen among toy animals at Australian airport A wild possum was spotted among stuffed furry animals in an Australian airport gift shop, surprising travellers.

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US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he had been told "that the killing in Iran is stopping," after reports that thousands have died in Iranian authorities' crackdown on anti-government protesters.

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he had been told "that the killing in Iran is stopping," after reports that thousands have died in Iranian authorities' crackdown on anti-government protesters.

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🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump has boasted of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. ➡️

🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump has boasted of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. ➡️

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tells a reporter during a cabinet meeting that he did not personally witness any survivors of an initial US strike on an alleged drug boat, after their reported killing in a follow-up attack sparked accusations of a possible war crime.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tells a reporter during a cabinet meeting that he did not personally witness any survivors of an initial US strike on an alleged drug boat, after their reported killing in a follow-up attack sparked accusations of a possible war crime.

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Pentagon chief says did not 'personally see survivors' from boat strike. Pete Hegseth tells a reporter during a cabinet meeting alongside President Donald Trump that he did not personally witness any survivors of an initial US strike on an alleged drug boat, after their reported killing in a follow-up attack sparked accusations of a possible war crime

Pentagon chief says did not 'personally see survivors' from boat strike. Pete Hegseth tells a reporter during a cabinet meeting alongside President Donald Trump that he did not personally witness any survivors of an initial US strike on an alleged drug boat, after their reported killing in a follow-up attack sparked accusations of a possible war crime

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🇺🇸 🇦🇺 US President Donald Trump has signed a deal on rare earth minerals with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington's key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines. ➡️

🇺🇸 🇦🇺 US President Donald Trump has signed a deal on rare earth minerals with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington's key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines. ➡️

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VIDEO: Who's the Daddy? US President Donald Trump now has a new nickname from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte -- the "Daddy". Trump reprises his analogy of warring countries Iran and Israel being like squabbling children, when Rutte then quips "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language"

VIDEO: Who's the Daddy? US President Donald Trump now has a new nickname from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte -- the "Daddy". Trump reprises his analogy of warring countries Iran and Israel being like squabbling children, when Rutte then quips "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language"

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🇬🇦 VIDEO: Footage shows rare evidence of an endangered chimpanzee using a stick as a tool in Gabon's Bateke Plateau National Park. The footage was captured by the National Agency for National Parks of Gabon (ANPN) and Panthera, an NGO working in the region.

🇬🇦 VIDEO: Footage shows rare evidence of an endangered chimpanzee using a stick as a tool in Gabon's Bateke Plateau National Park. The footage was captured by the National Agency for National Parks of Gabon (ANPN) and Panthera, an NGO working in the region.

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VIDEO: A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease of life at a Japanese laundry service, making beloved toys squeaky clean again. Business is booming at Cleaning Yonmarusan, a regional chain in Yamanashi, west of Tokyo, with customers coming from all over the world for the service.

VIDEO: A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease of life at a Japanese laundry service, making beloved toys squeaky clean again. Business is booming at Cleaning Yonmarusan, a regional chain in Yamanashi, west of Tokyo, with customers coming from all over the world for the service.

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⚽ 🏆 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, a small country dreaming big ahead of its first World Cup Before heading to the United States, Cape Verde players train across the archipelago, cheered on by supporters. "This country is small but the dream is big," says the director one football academy

⚽ 🏆 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, a small country dreaming big ahead of its first World Cup Before heading to the United States, Cape Verde players train across the archipelago, cheered on by supporters. "This country is small but the dream is big," says the director one football academy

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🇧🇩 ☪️ 🐃 Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo attracts fans Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photos with an unlikely social media star -- a rare albino buffalo with flowing blond locks nicknamed "Donald Trump" which is due to be sacrificed within days as part of an Islamic festival

🇧🇩 ☪️ 🐃 Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo attracts fans Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photos with an unlikely social media star -- a rare albino buffalo with flowing blond locks nicknamed "Donald Trump" which is due to be sacrificed within days as part of an Islamic festival

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Marijuana smokers in New York light up joints for the 420 cannabis celebration held annually on April 20. ‘It's like New Year's basically, but for everyone that smokes,’ says NY resident Jackie Win. Adult use of cannabis is legal in the state of New York.

Marijuana smokers in New York light up joints for the 420 cannabis celebration held annually on April 20. ‘It's like New Year's basically, but for everyone that smokes,’ says NY resident Jackie Win. Adult use of cannabis is legal in the state of New York.

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🇨🇳 Sneak-eating contests go viral in China The contest sees participants attempt to eat snacks without a "teacher" noticing, as a way to relive childhood memories of secret classroom snacking

🇨🇳 Sneak-eating contests go viral in China The contest sees participants attempt to eat snacks without a "teacher" noticing, as a way to relive childhood memories of secret classroom snacking

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🇫🇷 France launches one-euro meals for all university students French university canteens have begun offering one-euro meals to students regardless of income, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The price, which covers a starter, main course and dessert, was previously only available to those with low incomes or receiving financial aid #geneu_AFP

🇫🇷 France launches one-euro meals for all university students French university canteens have begun offering one-euro meals to students regardless of income, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The price, which covers a starter, main course and dessert, was previously only available to those with low incomes or receiving financial aid #geneu_AFP

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VIDEO: Belgian, Italian, Greek, and Spanish troops join French forces in France's Aube region for river-crossing exercises as part of the Orion 2026 military training.

VIDEO: Belgian, Italian, Greek, and Spanish troops join French forces in France's Aube region for river-crossing exercises as part of the Orion 2026 military training.

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🇪🇺 EU social media ban for children could come this summer The European Union should explore limiting children's access to social media, with possible new rules proposed as early as this summer, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. #geneu_AFP

🇪🇺 EU social media ban for children could come this summer The European Union should explore limiting children's access to social media, with possible new rules proposed as early as this summer, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. #geneu_AFP

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🇹🇷 Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.

🇹🇷 Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats For centuries, cats and Istanbul's residents have enjoyed a close relationship. Istanbul has more than 160,000 stray cats who are regularly fed by the city's 16 million residents.

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🇦🇪 World's most expensive coffee goes on sale in Dubai at $1,000 a cup Selling for nearly $1,000 a cup, a cafe in Dubai is offering the world's most expensive coffee, brewed from Panamanian beans sold at a premium price.

🇦🇪 World's most expensive coffee goes on sale in Dubai at $1,000 a cup Selling for nearly $1,000 a cup, a cafe in Dubai is offering the world's most expensive coffee, brewed from Panamanian beans sold at a premium price.

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🇦🇷 VIDEO: Argentina's Milei plays rock star as Argentina's economy crashes Argentine President Javier Milei headlines a concert in Buenos Aires to mark the release of a book he hopes will revive his sagging fortunes

🇦🇷 VIDEO: Argentina's Milei plays rock star as Argentina's economy crashes Argentine President Javier Milei headlines a concert in Buenos Aires to mark the release of a book he hopes will revive his sagging fortunes

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"It breaks my heart": UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher says "we're seeing staggering amounts of money, reportedly a billion dollars a day” being spent on the Middle East war, rather than addressing the world’s “huge humanitarian caseload.”

"It breaks my heart": UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher says "we're seeing staggering amounts of money, reportedly a billion dollars a day” being spent on the Middle East war, rather than addressing the world’s “huge humanitarian caseload.”

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🇭🇷 🚕 Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia A Croatian company has been rolling out what it says is Europe's first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb.

🇭🇷 🚕 Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia A Croatian company has been rolling out what it says is Europe's first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb.

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🇸🇳 Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations Senegal's parliament has passed legislation to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community. The text is yet to be signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

🇸🇳 Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations Senegal's parliament has passed legislation to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community. The text is yet to be signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

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🇧🇩 Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blonde hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to online fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.

🇧🇩 Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blonde hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to online fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.

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🇷🇴 🇷🇺 Romania reels after residential building hit by Russian drone Residents of the Romanian city of Galati say they are "angry" and "afraid" after a drone hit an apartment building, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which has blamed Russia and warned against further incursions

🇷🇴 🇷🇺 Romania reels after residential building hit by Russian drone Residents of the Romanian city of Galati say they are "angry" and "afraid" after a drone hit an apartment building, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which has blamed Russia and warned against further incursions

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🇩🇰 🗳️ Danish election candidates look for new ways to campaign Two Danish politicians from the Social Democrats party take to the sauna as they look for alternative ways to meet voters and present their case ahead of the general election on 24 March.

🇩🇰 🗳️ Danish election candidates look for new ways to campaign Two Danish politicians from the Social Democrats party take to the sauna as they look for alternative ways to meet voters and present their case ahead of the general election on 24 March.

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Two US Air Force B-1 bombers take off from RAF Fairford in England. Fairford is one of two bases that the UK has given the US permission to use for "specific defensive operations into Iran", British Defence Minister John Healey has said

Two US Air Force B-1 bombers take off from RAF Fairford in England. Fairford is one of two bases that the UK has given the US permission to use for "specific defensive operations into Iran", British Defence Minister John Healey has said

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🇯🇵 Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease of life at a Japanese laundry service, making beloved toys squeaky clean again.

🇯🇵 Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease of life at a Japanese laundry service, making beloved toys squeaky clean again.

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US city prepares to welcome Iran team for football World Cup. In the Arizona desert, the city of Tucson is preparing to host the Iranian football team for the World Cup. Iran also has group stage games scheduled for Los Angeles and Seattle

US city prepares to welcome Iran team for football World Cup. In the Arizona desert, the city of Tucson is preparing to host the Iranian football team for the World Cup. Iran also has group stage games scheduled for Los Angeles and Seattle

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