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French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen
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The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.
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'I arrived in a freezing UK winter, aged seven'
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Tara Mistry, who began a new life in Britain in 1962, explores racism, identity and belonging.
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Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California
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Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.
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Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing
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A state of emergency is announced as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst weather disaster in years.
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Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?
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The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.
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'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs
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Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.
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Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle
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Newly found photos highlight women’s key role in Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement against British rule.
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Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes
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Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.
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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
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Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.
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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
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The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
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The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video
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The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.
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Israeli president concerned over proposed renaming of park
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The park is named after Belfast-born and Dublin-raised Chaim Herzog, a former president of Israel.
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Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88
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Winning an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, he captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades.
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Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
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It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.
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Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead
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The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says
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The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela.
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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?
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A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.
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Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
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Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year.
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Nigeria blames jihadist groups for wave of kidnappings but others accuse criminal gangs
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Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.
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Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
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At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.
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