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France’s first urban cable car in the Paris region set to open

A new urban cable car, the first of its kind in the Paris region, is set to open in December, aiming to ease commutes for residents in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital.

12 November 2025

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Scenes of destruction after Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit Aurora province with 185 kph winds, causing floods, power outages, and landslides, leading to a state of emergency.

11 November 2025

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Rembrandt’s rare 400-year-old lion drawing goes up for auction

A rare Rembrandt drawing, Young Lion Resting, could fetch up to $20 million at auction, with proceeds supporting wild cat conservation charity Panthera.

11 November 2025

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Dolphin Mimmo thrills Venice but faces danger in the lagoon

Mimmo, a bottlenose dolphin, delights Venice with its playful leaps, but experts warn of dangers from boat traffic.

11 November 2025

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Amid fuel crisis and conflict, Mali’s giant puppets bring life and hope to Bamako

Giant puppets paraded in Bamako for the annual puppet festival, offering a rare moment of joy despite economic and security challenges.

10 November 2025

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Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains 330 metres high

Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 36th time since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 330 metres high.

10 November 2025

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King Charles III and Prince William honour war dead in London ceremony

King Charles III led a remembrance ceremony in London, honouring war dead with a two-minute silence and placing a wreath at the Cenotaph. Thousands attended.

10 November 2025

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Powerful typhoon Fung-wong wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displaced

Fung-wong has killed at least 8 and displaced 1.4 million in the Philippines, with severe floods and landslides prompting mass evacuations and power cuts.

10 November 2025

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Flying Cake Beza: from shelter to champion

Once a frightened shelter dog, Beza has become a celebrated Dog Frisbee athlete, inspiring hope for homeless dogs everywhere.

7 November 2025

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Bus fire forces Barcelona fans to evacuate before Champions League match

A bus carrying FC Barcelona fans to a Champions League match in Bruges caught fire after a flare was lit.

6 November 2025

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Lake Iznik shoreline retreats 350 meters amid severe drought in Turkey

Lake Iznik's water levels are dropping rapidly due to severe drought and heavy irrigation, with experts warning of irreversible damage without better protection.

6 November 2025

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Millions affected as typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage.

6 November 2025

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Extreme heat to hit Wimbledon and Glastonbury this weekend

Temperatures in southern England and the Midlands are set to exceed 30°C this weekend, affecting major events like Wimbledon and Glastonbury.

27 June 2025

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Austria: storms and hail damage crops, derail train, disrupt festival

Austria faced severe storms and hail, causing disruptions at a major festival, damaging crops and vehicles, and uprooting trees.

27 June 2025

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Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace

In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.

26 June 2025

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Roman fountain dyed red to oppose Italy’s military deals with Israel

Activists from Greenpeace turned one of Rome’s most iconic baroque fountains red on Friday morning, symbolising what they called the "blood bath in Gaza".

6 June 2025

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Oregon Zoo's baby elephant to make debut appearance on 21 February

Tula-Tu, a baby elephant at Oregon Zoo’s baby, will make her public debut on 21 February. Visitors can see her and her mother, Rose-Tu, in Forest Hall.

20 February 2025

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Spectacular eruption of Mount Etna, flights diverted in Catania

Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution.

18 February 2025

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Venice Carnival 2025: a colourful nautical parade to start it

Venice Carnival 2025, celebrating the 300th anniversary of Casanova's birth, opened with a nautical parade of more than 100 boats along the Grand Canal.

17 February 2025

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Explosion in department store in Taiwan: one dead, several injured

The explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung has killed one person and injured ten, four of them seriously. The cause of the incident is being investigated.

13 February 2025