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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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🇳🇴 Norway MPs join viral ‘Viking Row’ trend in support of football team Norwegian MPs join the viral ‘Viking Row’ during a parliamentary session to show support for their team as it competes in the World Cup.

🇳🇴 Norway MPs join viral ‘Viking Row’ trend in support of football team Norwegian MPs join the viral ‘Viking Row’ during a parliamentary session to show support for their team as it competes in the World Cup.

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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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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 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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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 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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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Tehran says it has not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran. ➡️

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Tehran says it has not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran. ➡️

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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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🇯🇵 🇫🇷 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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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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🌸 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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🇨🇲 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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🇱🇧 🇮🇱 🇮🇷 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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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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🇦🇺 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 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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🇺🇸 🇦🇺 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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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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Fans celebrate at the final whistle in Madrid and Barcelona as Spain defeat holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage
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Fans celebrate at the final whistle in Madrid and Barcelona as Spain defeat holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage

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🇫🇷 Macron warns against trusting polls predicting victory for Marine Le Pen French President Emmanuel Macron warns against trusting opinion polls predicting a Marine Le Pen victory in next year’s presidential election.
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🇫🇷 Macron warns against trusting polls predicting victory for Marine Le Pen French President Emmanuel Macron warns against trusting opinion polls predicting a Marine Le Pen victory in next year’s presidential election.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store held a meeting in their World Cup team's football shirts ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey England will play Norway in the quarter-final on July 11 in Miami
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store held a meeting in their World Cup team's football shirts ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey England will play Norway in the quarter-final on July 11 in Miami

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Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo
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Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo

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⚽ Spain fans gather in New York ahead of World Cup final Spain fans sing and dance as they walk from Madison Square Garden to Mercado Little Spain in New York on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
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⚽ Spain fans gather in New York ahead of World Cup final Spain fans sing and dance as they walk from Madison Square Garden to Mercado Little Spain in New York on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.

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🇫🇷 As Europe swelters, Parisians sleep in parks to keep cool The extreme temperatures have prompted dozens of Parisians to seek cool air in the middle of the night, with some choosing to sleep under the stars at the Buttes-Chaumont park.
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🇫🇷 As Europe swelters, Parisians sleep in parks to keep cool The extreme temperatures have prompted dozens of Parisians to seek cool air in the middle of the night, with some choosing to sleep under the stars at the Buttes-Chaumont park.

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🇦🇲 Armenian apricots become geopolitical battleground between Russia and EU In Armenia’s Ararat valley, apricots are getting swept into the centre of a geopolitical battle between Russia and the West.
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🇦🇲 Armenian apricots become geopolitical battleground between Russia and EU In Armenia’s Ararat valley, apricots are getting swept into the centre of a geopolitical battle between Russia and the West.

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🇬🇧 Annual swan count begins on River Thames It's time for the yearly swan count, called 'Swan Upping', run by King Charles' Chief Swan Marker David Barber. He's happy with this year's swan count, though distressed about the rising amount of litter in the Thames in London.
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🇬🇧 Annual swan count begins on River Thames It's time for the yearly swan count, called 'Swan Upping', run by King Charles' Chief Swan Marker David Barber. He's happy with this year's swan count, though distressed about the rising amount of litter in the Thames in London.

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🇵🇸 Gaza bookseller rebuilds roadside library from rubble Mohamed Saad arranges rescued books and welcomes customers at a roadside tent bookstore in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, after rebuilding his library with volumes recovered from the rubble of his home in Beit Lahia.
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🇵🇸 Gaza bookseller rebuilds roadside library from rubble Mohamed Saad arranges rescued books and welcomes customers at a roadside tent bookstore in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, after rebuilding his library with volumes recovered from the rubble of his home in Beit Lahia.

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🇭🇰 Beyblade craze spins back as Hong Kong players flock to offline battles With a flick of their wrists, two players launch their Beyblades - customisable spinning tops that collide in a whirlwind battle to be the last one standing. They are part of a growing wave of enthusiasts across Asia.
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🇭🇰 Beyblade craze spins back as Hong Kong players flock to offline battles With a flick of their wrists, two players launch their Beyblades - customisable spinning tops that collide in a whirlwind battle to be the last one standing. They are part of a growing wave of enthusiasts across Asia.

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🇻🇪 Venezuelans confront army for refusing to help earthquake rescue During a protest by local residents, soldiers are forced to take up pickaxes and shovels and help clear the rubble of a collapsed building, as it has now been four days since the deadly earthquakes.
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🇻🇪 Venezuelans confront army for refusing to help earthquake rescue During a protest by local residents, soldiers are forced to take up pickaxes and shovels and help clear the rubble of a collapsed building, as it has now been four days since the deadly earthquakes.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 'It was missile after missile': Russia pounds Kyiv in escalating air war Kyiv residents recall the terror of an overnight Russian strikes that damaged apartment blocks and businesses across parts of the capital.
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 'It was missile after missile': Russia pounds Kyiv in escalating air war Kyiv residents recall the terror of an overnight Russian strikes that damaged apartment blocks and businesses across parts of the capital.

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🇨🇻 Cape Verde, Africa's outlier in LGBTQ tolerance The archipelago off the coast of west Africa is an island of tolerance in a continent where anti-LGBTQ laws have become increasingly repressive. Same-sex relations have been legal in Cape Verde since 2004 while they are still criminalised in roughly 30 other African countries, including nearby Senegal
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🇨🇻 Cape Verde, Africa's outlier in LGBTQ tolerance The archipelago off the coast of west Africa is an island of tolerance in a continent where anti-LGBTQ laws have become increasingly repressive. Same-sex relations have been legal in Cape Verde since 2004 while they are still criminalised in roughly 30 other African countries, including nearby Senegal

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⚽ Spain, Argentina fans light up Times Square ahead of World Cup final Argentina and Spain fans bring the noise to New York's Times Square ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.
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⚽ Spain, Argentina fans light up Times Square ahead of World Cup final Argentina and Spain fans bring the noise to New York's Times Square ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.

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🇨🇳 🇯🇵 Fans in China cheer on Japan at World Cup despite political tension China isn't the most obvious place for Japan football fandom to thrive, but groups of Chinese fans are cheering on Japan at the World Cup, inspired by their love of Japanese anime.
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🇨🇳 🇯🇵 Fans in China cheer on Japan at World Cup despite political tension China isn't the most obvious place for Japan football fandom to thrive, but groups of Chinese fans are cheering on Japan at the World Cup, inspired by their love of Japanese anime.

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⚽ Argentina fans gather in Times Square on eve of World Cup final Argentina fans gather in New York's Times Square to sing, dance and cheer on their national team ahead of the World Cup final against Spain.
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⚽ Argentina fans gather in Times Square on eve of World Cup final Argentina fans gather in New York's Times Square to sing, dance and cheer on their national team ahead of the World Cup final against Spain.

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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.
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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.

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1,303,309 views • 2 months ago

🇮🇳 Film screenings in Sikh temples defy India's censorship Members of the Sikh community in Srinagar organise special screenings of the film “Satluj” after it was removed from an online platform amid a censorship row in India.
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🇮🇳 Film screenings in Sikh temples defy India's censorship Members of the Sikh community in Srinagar organise special screenings of the film “Satluj” after it was removed from an online platform amid a censorship row in India.

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🇰🇼 💥 Explosions, sirens in Kuwait's capital as Iran strikes Explosions and sirens are heard in Kuwait City as the country's military says its air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. It comes after Iran's army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan in response to American attacks
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🇰🇼 💥 Explosions, sirens in Kuwait's capital as Iran strikes Explosions and sirens are heard in Kuwait City as the country's military says its air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. It comes after Iran's army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan in response to American attacks

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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.
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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.

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