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Largest Martian meteorite fetches over €4.3 million at auction – but young dinosaur steals the show
This was the first time such an historical and rare piece was auctioned off. But as popular as the Mars meterorite was, a young dinosaur skeleton triggered a bidding frenzy……
Giant mural in France critiques Trump’s immigration policies
A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online. Read more at Read More
Fire at Iraqi shopping centre kills more than 60 and injures dozens
Over 60 people died and dozens were injured in a shopping centre blaze in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut. An investigation and legal actions are in progress. Read more…
WATCH: Fire destroys main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival
A major fire broke out on Wednesday at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, just days before its official opening. Footage shared online shows towering flames engulfing the iconic…
Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears
Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year. Read more at Read More
Main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival completely destroyed by fire
Organisers say posts on social media from festival-goers claiming to have received emails saying Tomorrowland had been cancelled were “Fake news”. Read More
Ranked: These are the best airports in Europe for punctuality and passenger experience
Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again. Read More
US agreed on ‘specific steps’ to bring an end to Syria clashes, top US diplomat says
The statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio follows after Israel launched powerful airstrikes in the heart of Damascus, claiming it was defending the minority Druze community. Read more…
‘Scientific injustice’: Deadly rainfall in Colombia and Venezuela highlights need for more research
Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research.Read More