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Holy souls on display at 2024 Venice Biennale

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Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for shocking crowds with his tongue-in-cheek installations and bombastic structures, but he has painted something a little more down-to-earth for one of the art world's most anticipated…

Watch: Russian missiles hit the Dnipro region in Ukraine

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The Dnipro region of Ukraine was hit by Russian missile strikes claiming the lives of eight people including a 14-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy, while also injuring 28 others, and damaging properties, according to local officials.

Man detained after police operation at Iranian consulate in Paris

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Police said they detained a man behaving suspiciously outside the Iranian embassy in Paris on Friday.

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Watch: India heads to the polls

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India kicked off its general election on Friday, involving a massive electorate of nearly 970 million eligible voters across seven phases.

No nuclear sites damaged after Israel launched retaliatory strikes

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No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Dozens injured on Capri ferry in Naples

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The island is hosting the G7 foreign ministers meeting, but it's not yet known if those injured had been involved in the gathering

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Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania

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Two suspects were detained in Poland on Friday on suspicion of having attacked Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov in Lithuania last month.

Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Midday

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Mike Pence: US will continue to support Ukraine

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Providing military support to Ukraine has the support of majorities of the political parties as well as the American people, the former US vice president said in an interview with Euronews.

Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber - Moscow denies it

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Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia claims the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to malfunction.

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European leaders call for calm after reported Israeli retaliation against Iran

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The G7 foreign ministers warned against new sanctions on Iran and called all parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

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Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections in bid for immunity

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The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last year.

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Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot

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Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot. The man was accused of being prepared to pass security information to Russian agents.

WATCH: Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace

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Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to…

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Georgia Protests Continue into Third Day Over Controversial 'Foreign Influence' Law

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Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on…

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Evening

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Burkina Faso junta expels 3 French diplomats over alleged subversive activities

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Several former colonies in West Africa have seen newly installed military regimes challenging and dismantling their remaining connections with France.

Italy's Mario Draghi calls for radical change in Europe

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A petition calling for Italy's Prime Minister to take on the Commission's top job has garnered over 1,000 signatures.

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German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf

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The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites in an effort to interfere with military assistance for Ukraine.

Serbian military drill ramps up as relations with Kosovo deteriorate

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Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure.

WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland

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The volcano has erupted four times in recent months.

WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan

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Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands.

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For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity

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Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations,…

Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan

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Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra.

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French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in Sydney mall attack

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The 31-year-old stood in the way of knife-wielding Joel Cauchi on Saturday during the deadly rampage that left six victims dead and a dozen wounded.

Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh

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The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war'

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G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding for Ukraine, including the possibility of releasing siezed Russian funds to Kyiv.

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Midday

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Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender

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The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the legislation, which ultimately passed easily.

Will going digital really simplify applying for a Schengen visa?

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Digitalisation, although well-intentioned, may well lead to more complexity for the applicant and more of a workload for consular staff, Michel Dejaegher writes.