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Astronomers spot fastest-growing planet ever detected

Astronomers say the rogue planet is devouring dust and gas at six billion tonnes per second - behaviour usually seen in stars.

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Watch: The world’s tallest bridge just opened in China

At 625 metres above the Beipan River, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is more than two times taller than the Shard in London.

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Artefacts recovered from Titanic’s sister ship after 109 years

Items including the ship’s bell, navigation light and luxury fittings were retrieved in a week-long operation.

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Picasso and Warhol lead Sotheby’s sale of Pauline Karpidas’ collection

The sale features works by Picasso, Warhol, Magritte and Jeff Koons, alongside bespoke design pieces by French designer Claude Lalanne.

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Javier Bardem wears keffiyeh at 2025 Emmys in support of Palestine

Speaking on the red carpet, he cited a recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), which concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the UN definition of genocide.

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Inside London's new David Bowie Centre: 200 treasures from his archive

From handwritten lyrics to iconic costumes and unrealised projects, London’s V&A East is inviting visitors to step inside Bowie’s restless, shape-shifting world.

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Flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead or missing in Indonesia

Indonesian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered at least 12 bodies after flash floods and landslides struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, leaving towns submerged and six people still missing.

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British swimmer Ross Edgley is first to swim around Iceland

British swimmer Ross Edgley on Tuesday became the first person to swim around the entire island of Iceland, completing a four-month challenge in freezing seas.

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Troops deployed in Kathmandu after days of deadly unrest

Armed soldiers took control of Kathmandu on Wednesday, ordering residents indoors and enforcing a curfew after violent protests left government buildings burning and politicians under attack.

Healthcare

Chagas disease found endemic in US, research suggests

Spread by “kissing bugs,” the disease can cause serious heart problems in humans and dogs, though many cases show few symptoms.

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Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes

Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests over corruption and a government ban on social media left 19 people dead and hundreds injured the previous day.

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Hundreds march in Havana for feast of Cuba’s patron saint

Hundreds of Cubans marched through Havana on Sunday in a procession honouring the Virgin of Charity, the country’s patron saint, on her feast day.

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Clashes in Tbilisi as ruling party supporters target opposition rally

Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

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Jaškovo breaks own world record with longest strudel ever baked

The small Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed its place in the Guinness Book of World Records by baking a strudel measuring 3,136 metres in length.

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Deadly clashes in Kathmandu after social media ban sparks protests

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Kathmandu on Monday against Nepal’s ban on social media. Police opened fire, killing 17 and injuring more than 145.

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Pump Foil World Cup ends with victories for Lippitsch and Finander

Austria’s Viola Lippitsch was crowned overall champion of the inaugural Pump Foil World Cup at Lakeventure in Ebensee, sealing victory on home waters at 17 years old.

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Dogs take to the waves in San Diego surf contest

Dogs rode the waves in San Diego on Sunday as the world’s longest-running dog surfing competition returned to the beach for its 20th annual edition.

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The site of the Jerusalem shooting that left six dead

Six people were killed and 12 injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire at Ramot Junction, a busy northern Jerusalem intersection leading to East Jerusalem settlements.

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Once near death, Gaza toddler gains strength on special diet in Italy

A two-year-old evacuated from Gaza to Italy after suffering severe malnutrition worsened by a rare genetic disease, is slowly recovering in a Naples hospital on a special diet.

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Protesters draw ‘red line’ in Brussels over Gaza war

Tens of thousands marched through Brussels on Sunday in the “Red Line for Gaza” protest, demanding tougher EU sanctions on Israel and recognition of Palestine.