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At least 15 people have died after Lisbon's iconic funicular railway car crashed,

Multiple people killed in Lisbon funicular crash

At least 15 people have died and about 18 are injured after a funicular railway car, which is popular with tourists, derailed and crashed.

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Russia launched more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine overnight. (EPA PHOTO)

Zelenskyy to push allies for more pressure on Russia

Russia has launched a massive air barrage at Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for tougher measures on Moscow as he meets allies in Europe.

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A woman, 32, and her two young daughters have died after they were trapped in a septic tank.

Mum found dead in septic tank with her children

A father made a missing person’s report, but what authorities found was horrifying. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, left, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, arrive for a special European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. EU leaders are scrambling to ramp up the blocs defense funding and support for Ukraine after Donald Trump halted aid to Kyiv this week. Photographer: Simon Wohlfahrt/Bloomberg

‘Predator’ Putin tried to jam the EU leader’s flight 

Russia conducted an electronic warfare attack against EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she visited states on the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Christian Brueckner is set to be released from a German prison.

Key suspect in McCann disappearance set for prison release

The man authorities believe is the key suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann could walk free up to 10 days early, according to shocking new claims.

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Kim Jong-un is set to join Vladimir Putin and 25 other world leaders in China next week.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to attend China military parade

The North Korean dictator will join Russia’s Vladimir Putin and 25 other foreign leaders in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Cate Blanchett at La Grazia  red carpet at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Blanchett headlines Venice Film Festival

The Australian actress was a picture of glamour and grace on La Grazia’s red carpet call, which also featured model Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni.

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Australian Matthew Bustin has died in a tragic accident in the French mountains.

‘Impossible’: Shock as much-loved Aussie dies in France

A community is in mourning, and a family is facing the task of bringing their loved one’s body home after an Australian died in a tragic extreme sports accident.

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France's outgoing Prime Minister Michel Barnier, left, and France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in December 2024.

French PM faces axe as Budget cuts fuel political turmoil

Fears of a new political crisis swept through France on Tuesday as the minority government of Francois Bayrou appeared likely to be ousted in a confidence vote next month.

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DeepState analysts say Russian forces have taken the villages of Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka. (AP PHOTO)

Russia ramps up offensive, gains ground in southeast Ukraine

Russian troops have increased pressure on Ukraine to give up territory as they ramp up the offensive amid stalled efforts to end the war.

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Europe’s leaders are stuck between balancing spending and fending off hard right parties pledging tax cuts.

Fear the deficit-populism doom loop

Politicians, particularly in Europe, are in a terrible bind.

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No meeting has been planned between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, a Russian official says.

Putin, Zelensky have ‘no meeting planned’: Russia

Russia’s Foreign Minister has thrown cold water on the possibility of an imminent meeting taking place between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

Ukraine strikes Russian nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

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Lily Collins plays the role of Emily in the it series Emily in Paris.

Emily in Paris rocked after assistant director collapses and dies

The hit Netflix show Emily in Paris suspended work after one of their crew members died during filming of the fifth season in Venice.

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Russian troops have taken control of two more settlements along the 1000km front line in Donetsk.

Russia take control of two settlements in Ukraine

Russian soldiers have taken control of two more settlements along the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

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