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Eurovision, to be hosted by Austria in 2026, faces disunity over Israel's participation.

Dutch may join Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part

The Netherlands may also boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete, the public broadcaster that manages Dutch participation says.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has only continued to escalate attacks on Ukraine.

Trump’s Ukraine plea ignored as Putin keeps droning on

LATIKA M BOURKE: US President Donald Trump’s requests for Russia to ‘stop’ attacks on Ukraine have fallen on deaf ears with Vladimir Putin responding in one way, escalation. 

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Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by ‘drone-type objects’ during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Poland launches strikes as Russian drones breach airspace

Polish and allied jets were launched overnight after Ukraine warned that Russian had violated Polish airspace, with Poland confirming they had shot down drones.

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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, Christian Brueckner, is set to walk free from a German jail.

Bizarre twist as Maddie McCann suspect set to walk free

One of the world’s most infamous cold cases has taken an unfathomable turn, as the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is set to walk free from jail after help from a former German officer. 

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France’s financial woes are pushing its gov to the brink.

France’s financial woes are pushing its gov to the brink

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Italy was once Europe’s emblem for political instability. Now, it’s France’s turn, and the situation is about to get worse.

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Kyiv's main government buildings have been set ablaze in an overnight aerial attack by Russia. (EPA PHOTO)

Russia launches largest air attack on Ukraine, killing four

Government buildings in Kyiv have been set ablaze after Russia's biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began.

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James Clacher, 57, used Tinder and Bumble to sexually assault two women in 2019 and 2020.

Tinder rapist faked death, fled country, survived in wild

He attacked two women he met on Tinder and Bumble, then faked his death and fled to Spain. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Dramatic footage shows the moment a $1.5 million luxury yacht capsized, sending crew members leaping overboard.

WATCH: Million-dollar yacht sinks minutes into maiden voyage

Dramatic footage shows the moment a $1.5 million luxury yacht capsized, sending crew members leaping overboard.

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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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