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Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients

With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life".

By AFP 1w ago

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UK govt approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

By AFP 1w ago

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At least seven killed in Russian and Ukrainian strikes

By AFP 1mo ago

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Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

By AFP 1mo ago

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Kosovo's ex-president Thaci jailed for 25 years for war crimes

By AFP 1mo ago

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Five migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands

By AFP 1mo ago

Kosovo's ex-president Thaci jailed for 25 years for war crimes

Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for war crimes, the court said in a long-awaited verdict likely to spark outrage.

By AFP 1mo ago

Five migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands

Tensions remain high in the territory of 80,000 inhabitants since tens of thousands of people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco over several days in July.

By AFP 1mo ago

At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv

At least 27 killed near Ukraine capital Kyiv, Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko says Russian drone struck a warehouse sparking fire and explosion.

By AFP 2mos ago

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'We are not afraid': Black community protests racism in Berlin

Police in Berlin thwart potential infiltration attempt by alleged right-wing populists and streamers at a protest meant to create safe spaces for the Black community.

By Betty Njeru 2mos ago

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Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities

Australian police said Friday a man has been charged with foreign interference for allegedly seeking to inform Russia about Ukrainian military activities.

By AFP 2mos ago

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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona

Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona on Saturday.

By AFP 2mos ago