Wednesday, April 1, 2026

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says

Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

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Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis

The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

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Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

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