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Indonesia

Militants armed with swords attack Indonesian police station

Islamic militants are again being blamed for an attack on the Indonesian police after four men were shot dead and one arrested after killing one police officer and wounding two.

Cinema

"Bohemian Rhapsody" trailer rocks Queen fans

The movie about the life & times of Queen and Freddie Mercury doesn't come out until the autumn, but the fans are being worked into a fever pitch with this teaser.

Greece

Time running out for 111-year-old refugee stranded in Greece

Laila Saleh is officially Greece's oldest refugee, but is unable to travel to Germany to rejoin the rest of her family, who have been granted asylum there.

Australia

Blood donor who saved millions of babies' lives gives last donation

At 81, James Harrison will no longer donate his blood after 1173 donations over six decades, during which his blood's special antibodies, used to make a vital medicine, have saved countless infant lives.

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Sport

Marseille seek to overturn form book against Europa league final favourites Atletico Madrid

Wednesday night's clash sees the French club return from a more than 20-year cup final wilderness, while Atletico are seeking their third title this decade.

USA

New York's "killer nanny" gets life

Yoselyn Ortega's insanity plea fails to impress jury as she is given life without parole for 2012 double infanticide in Manhattan.

Cult

Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" gets Cannes ovation

Lee's new movie, based on a true story, wowed the audience at Cannes for its premiere, and puts the American director, not seen at the festival for nearly three decades, in prime position for a prize, and maybe even the Palme d'Or.

USA

Princely items go on sale in New York

Memorabilia from the estate of the late star, Prince, go on auction this weekend and are on display until Friday at the Hard Rock cafe in Times Square.

Germany

Buffalo's midnight shuffle closes German autobahn for eight hours

Five animals went for a wander on a busy motorway, and needed to be sedated and hoisted away before normal traffc could resume.

USA

Increased volcanic activity on Hawaii raises escape fears

New fissures and lava flows head towards key exit roads for thousands of people as the authorities step up evacuation plans.

United Kingdom

Erdogan begins three-day visit to Britain

Supporters came out in force in London to welcome the Turkish president like a pop star ahead of meetings on security and business, talks with Theresa May, and a reception with Her Majesty the Queen.

Indonesia

Indonesian police say sucide bombing family attacks Surabaya police headquarters

Family dies in attack but eight-year-old child survives, while at least one police officer dies and several other victims are wounded a day after an Islamic militant family is blamed for bombing three churches in country's second city, killing 13.

USA

Google's new human-voiced assistant raises ethics issues

Alphabet's developers have given Google a powerful new feature to offer users, but critics warn about the blurring of lines between humans and artificial intelligence. Do we need to know when we are talking to a robot, or not?

United Kingdom

Britain apologises for appalling treatment of Libyan dissident & his wife

UK intelligence services helped the CIA abduct Abdul Hakim Belhadj and his then-pregnant wife in 2004 from Thailand to return them to Tripoli, where Abdul was tortured. Now Britain has admitted its mistake and paid compensation.

France

Cannes honours Scorsese as festival rewards contribution to cinema

The American director of "Taxi Driver", (Palme d'Or 1974), is given a standing ovation receiving the Directors' Fortnight award.

France

The technology behind the films at Cannes

Euronews' reporter Belle Donati sees that behind the sun-kissed facades of the Cannes Film Festival the old ways in movieworld are under serious threat from new technologies. While they could mean trouble ahead for the industry, others see the remarkable opportunities they bring.

Armenia

People power pays off in Armenia

Nikol Pashinian becomes the country's new prime minister after a month of protests and a climbdown by the ruling party.

Senegal

Dakar throws windows on Contemporary African Art wide open for the world

16th edition of Africa's original contemporary arts festival bigger and better than ever, with more than 75 artists exhibiting from 33 countries.

Israel

Israeli soldier jailed for killing wounded Palestinian freed early

Soldier Elor Azaria escaped the maximum sentence of 20 years for manslaughter when he was sentenced to 18 months in prison last year. He has served less than nine.

United Kingdom

Stunning final break wins Williams' third world title, who holds naked press conference afterwards

The Welsh 2018 snooker world champion made a bet with the press before the tournament that if he won, he would speak to them in the buff. He kept his word, but also kept his modesty with a towel, at promoter Barry Hearn's insistence.

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