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Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southeast France 30 Mar 2024 - 06:20 pm
This photograph taken on March 30, 2024, shows thick sand dust blown in from the Sahara giving the sky a yellowish appearance above the vineyard terraces of Lavaux, on the banks of Lake Geneva, near Chexbres western Swizterland. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)
Dutch hostage drama over, suspect held 30 Mar 2024 - 05:19 pm
A man is arrested by members of the DSI special police forces in a cafe in Ede, on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP)
Kremlin says Putin pained by Moscow attack, even if not visible 30 Mar 2024 - 04:36 pm
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Several people taken hostage in Dutch town 30 Mar 2024 - 01:11 pm
Members of the DSI special police forces patrol outside a cafe where several people are taken hostages in Ede, on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP)
Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe's vast visa-free zone 30 Mar 2024 - 01:00 pm
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Several people taken hostage in Dutch town: police 30 Mar 2024 - 12:50 pm
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Russia moves 5,000 children from Belgorod after Kyiv attacks 30 Mar 2024 - 12:30 pm
People walk past Russian law enforcement officers standing guard at the Red Square in Moscow on March 29, 2024. Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP.
Restored Versailles Sun God adds gilt to Olympic equestrianism 30 Mar 2024 - 10:06 am
This photograph taken on March 29, 2024, shows the newly-renovated
Pope Francis pulls out of Easter event at last minute 30 Mar 2024 - 12:50 am
The armchair of Pope Francis is removed after the Vatican announced the Pope will not come to the Colosseum to preside the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) as part of the Holy Week celebrations, on March 29, 2024 in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
One week after Moscow massacre, mourners express grief and anger 29 Mar 2024 - 08:33 pm
A woman reacts as she stands at a makeshift memorial in front of the Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern suburb of Krasnogorsk on March 29, 2024, a week after a deadly attack by gunmen on a Moscow concert hall killed at least 143 people and wounded dozens more. (Photo by Natalia Kolesnikova / AFP)
France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam 29 Mar 2024 - 07:49 pm
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Macron quips about cuddly 'wedding' pics with Lula 29 Mar 2024 - 05:34 pm
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) and France's President Emmanuel Macron pose for a picture during a bilateral agreement signing ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on March 28, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic Marin / POOL / AFP)
France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge 29 Mar 2024 - 04:52 pm
A photograph taken in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on March 28, 2024, shows two official Olympic Phryges mascots for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games displayed at headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee (Cojo). (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)
Greece to increase minimum wage by €50 a month from April 1 29 Mar 2024 - 04:35 pm
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addresses lawmakers at parliament, ahead of a vote on confidence following a motion of censure submitted by leftist and centre-left opposition parties, in Athens on March 28, 2024. (Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP)
Portugal unveils new government after hung polls 28 Mar 2024 - 11:19 pm
Democratic Alliance leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party's election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Miguel Riopa / AFP)
Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge 28 Mar 2024 - 10:26 pm
Members of the Oxford rowing team practise in the Thames ahead of The Gemini Boat Race against Cambridge rowing team, in London, on March 27, 2024. The Gemini boat race will take place on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)
Two die after extreme weather in Spain as Storm Nelson looms 28 Mar 2024 - 07:08 pm
A picture taken on March 27, 2024 shows an aircraft flying amid clouds while entering Madrid airport. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Sweden says worker negligence behind motorway landslide 28 Mar 2024 - 06:36 pm
Aerial view taken on September 24, 2023 shows large damages at the E6 highway near Stenungsund, Sweden. Photo by Hanna Brunlof WINDELL / TT News Agency / AFP

Africa

Peninsula UN agencies warn of rapidly worsening food emergency in Somalia
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Peninsula Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze
File photo Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo

Americas

US President Donald Trump (L) poses for photos with China's President Xi Jinping during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP) Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Nike tracksuit. Photo shared by Steven Cheung on X. Rubio denies fashion inspiration from Maduro
Peninsula US pledges extra $1.8 bn for UN aid after Trump cuts
file photo US forecasters say chances of strong El Nino growing

Gulf

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Peninsula UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz: state media
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