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Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival

The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds.

20 April 2026

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Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus

New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation.

8 April 2026

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Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights

Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon.

8 April 2026

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Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival

Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos.

6 April 2026

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In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing

In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith.

6 April 2026

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Researchers unveil user-friendly robotic arm in Mexico

In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements.

6 April 2026

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Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

The Paris Catacombs will reopen in spring 2026 after major structural and visual upgrades aimed at protecting visitors and centuries-old human remains.

1 April 2026

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Red shoes protest in Romania highlights femicide crisis

Red shoes at Bucharest's Romanian Athenaeum honour women killed by domestic violence, as Romania adopts its first femicide law and tougher penalties.

1 April 2026

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Palm Sunday bird sellers in Mexico City cling to fading tradition

Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition.

31 March 2026

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Slovenian women keep centuries-old ‘drsanke’ Easter egg art alive

In southern Slovenia, women revive ‘drsanke’, carving intricate Easter eggs in Bela Krajina, turning simple shells into lasting handmade gifts.

31 March 2026

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Cadbury unveils giant 55kg ‘Mega Mini Egg’ ahead of Easter

A 55kg Mega Mini Egg at Cadbury World wows Easter visitors, as rising cocoa costs drive chocolate prices sharply higher across the industry.

30 March 2026

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Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel

Heavy black smoke rose over an Israeli industrial plant after intercepted Iranian missile debris hit a pesticide tank, as Israel and Iran trade cross-border strikes.

30 March 2026

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Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government

Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.

30 March 2026

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Office chair Grand Prix rolls through Japanese streets

The ISU-1 Grand Prix in Japan is a two-hour office chair race where teams rotate riders, entertain crowds and compete for a grand prize of 90 kilos of rice.

30 March 2026

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Humanoid robots dance into Beijing’s Lunar New Year celebrations

Robots dance at a Beijing mall’s Lunar New Year show, dazzling visitors with smoother, human-like moves that highlight China’s tech-driven celebrations.

20 February 2026

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drives rocket launcher vehicle

Ahead of a key party congress, Kim showcased rocket launchers and a housing project in Pyongyang.

19 February 2026

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Eight skiers found dead in California avalanche

Eight bodies have been recovered after a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, with one skier still missing and experts blaming unstable snow conditions.

19 February 2026

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Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year

Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.

12 February 2026

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Bosnia and Herzegovina unveils Roby, its first humanoid robot in Sarajevo’s streets

Humanoid robot Roby debuts in Sarajevo’s Old Town, showcasing Bosnia’s first public humanoid robotics demo and its role in tourism and services.

12 February 2026

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Cats and dogs rescued after floods in southern Spain

Spain's Civil Guard rescued several pets after floodwaters submerged homes in Jerez de la Frontera. Heavy rain caused the River Guadalete to overflow.

29 January 2026