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Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

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Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.

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Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

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Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

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Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike

Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

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Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine

Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.

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France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

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Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish

Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.

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Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

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Odesa and Zaporizhzhia struck as Ukraine faces huge drone barrage

Mass Russian drone strike targets Ukraine as 232 drones launched, 217 downed; Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffer damage and injuries, ships hit in Black Sea.

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Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine border

A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences.

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Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.

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UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover

UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline.

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DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.

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Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day

Armenia marked Republic Day on 28 May with a military parade in Yerevan, the first such event held in the country since 2016.

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Switzerland: Footage from the scene emerge after Winterthur station stabbing injures three

The first images from Winterthur station show police and paramedics securing the platforms, treating the injured and evacuating passengers as trains are halted and the area is cordoned off.

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Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

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Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo

Bangladesh's national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations.

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France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

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