UK begins four days of events to honour last WWII veterans
A military parade and planned balcony appearance by the royal family on Monday kicked off four days of UK celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
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Cassocks competition: whose outfit will new pope wear?
For decades, one Rome tailor has been making the white cassock new popes don immediately after election -- but this conclave it has competition.
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Traditional culture, fancy dress meet at Hong Kong's raucous bun festival
Kids dressed as real and fantasy heroes, drummers pounding a beat and sweet treats offered to powerful gods -- thousands of visitors poured onto a small island in Hong Kong for its annual Bun Festival on Monday.
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Spain foreign tourist numbers break record in early 2025
Spain welcomed a record 17 million foreign tourists in the first three months of 2025 as the buoyant sector drives an economy outshining European peers, official data showed on Monday.
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Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms
Catholic cardinals will enter into conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome.
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France, EU leaders take aim at Trump in bid to lure US scientists
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the EU seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.
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Olympic 100m medallist Kerley denies battery, admits to 'altercation'
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has denied he was arrested as claimed for battery but because he exercised his right to remain silent until his lawyer was present after a "physical altercation".
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Man Utd have 'big responsibility' to win Europa League: Amorim
Ruben Amorim has warned his Manchester United players that they have a "big responsibility" to salvage a dismal season by winning the Europa League.
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Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.
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Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit after 'hardest decision'
Trent Alexander-Arnold announced Monday he will leave boyhood club Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, saying it was the "hardest decision" of his life.
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