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Now playing Next Culture news Legendary Hollywood and Broadway star Janis Paige dies aged 101 Actress Janis Paige danced with Fred Astaire, sang in clubs with Sammy Davis Jr. and was a legend in Hollywood. She performed into her 90s and even added her voice to the #MeToo movement. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Travel News These European destinations have the cleanest water to swim in Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news First Kodavere song festival aims to revive Estonian dialect Organisers are hoping to strengthen use of the endangered Kodavere dialect – particularly among younger people – through the joy of singing. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Climate protester defaces Monet painting in Paris A climate activist was arrested Saturday after sticking a poster over Monet’s ‘Poppy Field’ at the Musee d’Orsay – the latest in a string of acts of vandalism against art works in the name of the environment. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Adele praised for confronting anti-pride heckler during concert Saturday was 1 June, marking the first day of Pride Month. During a Las Vegas gig, British singer Adele clapped back at a homophobic audience member who yelled: "Pride sucks". The footage of the moment has gone viral and garnered much praise for Adele. 03/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine imposes power shutdowns as Russia attacks energy grid Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers. 03/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off D-Day commemorations 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against playing host to the Russian president, 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Germany and Italy Heavy rain and floods hit parts of Germany and Italy - with hundreds being advised to leave their homes and some missing. 01/06/2024
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