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Russian plot to kill Ukrainian American thwarted in Warsaw, says Polish PM

Survivors tell of horror of Zimbabwe ferry sinking as police say death toll hits 46

double quotation markUkrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history

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One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery

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Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece

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French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women

Hungary unveils new 'clean up' plan as governemnt takes first steps to unlocking frozen EU funds

Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend

Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'

Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty

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