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Prince William to resume royal duties after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis

The Prince of Wales will visit west London and Surrey on Thursday to highlight the work of community and environmental impact organizations in the area.
Britain's Prince William attends a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting in Sheffield, northern England, on March 19, 2024.
Britain's Prince William attends a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting in Sheffield, northern England, on March 19, 2024.
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Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge

Archaeologists surveying the Juukan Gorge rock shelter in Western Australia that was destroyed by Rio Tinto in 2020 have unearthed major finds
Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge
Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge
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China’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

The world’s second-largest economy has set a 2024 growth target of around 5%.
China’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed.
China’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed.
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Stabbing that injured bishop as Sydney church being treated as terrorism

A video shared widely on social media appears to show a priest being stabbed repeatedly while delivering a sermon. Hundreds of angry people rushed to the scene, and some clashed with riot police.
Security officers stand guard outside Orthodox Assyrian church in Sydney on April 15, 2024, after stabbings at the church.
Security officers stand guard outside Orthodox Assyrian church in Sydney on April 15, 2024, after stabbings at the church.
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Venezuelans abroad want to vote in their country's presidential election but face restrictions

Venezuela's requirement that people be permanent residents of the countries they are in and also have Venezuelan passports makes it difficult for many to register.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a demonstration to commemorate 22nd anniversary of failed coup d'etat against Hugo Chavez on April 13, 2024 in Caracas
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a demonstration to commemorate 22nd anniversary of failed coup d'etat against Hugo Chavez on April 13, 2024 in Caracas
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High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, welfare group says

The farms in China’s northern Hebei and Liaoning provinces each held between 2,000 and 4,000 animals in intensive conditions, Humane Society International said.
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province
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Beijing Half Marathon organizers investigate Chinese runner's controversial win

Video of the race appeared to show three African runners slowing down to let home athlete He Jie finish first, confusing Chinese viewers.
China Beijing Half Marathon 2024 14 Apr 2024
China Beijing Half Marathon 2024 14 Apr 2024

France floats moving Olympics opening ceremony from river Seine over security threats

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is confident the ceremony will go ahead as planned and be a success but that he has alternatives in mind for the ambitious showpiece.
French President Macron said instead of teams sailing down the Seine on barges, the ceremony could be "limited to the Trocadero" building across the river from the Eiffel Tower or "even moved to the Stade de France".
French President Macron said instead of teams sailing down the Seine on barges, the ceremony could be "limited to the Trocadero" building across the river from the Eiffel Tower or "even moved to the Stade de France".
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Sydney stabbing assailant's parents say he was a 'very sick boy'

The man who fatally stabbed six people at a mall in Sydney had a long history of mental illness and frustrations with women, his father told Australian media. Andrew Cauchi said he was devastated by news that his son, Joel, had killed people at a mall in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bondi and apologized for his son's actions.
Sydney stabbing assailant's parents say he was a 'very sick boy'
Sydney stabbing assailant's parents say he was a 'very sick boy'
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U.S. judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes

At a court hearing Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said she had no jurisdiction to preside over a case alleging war crimes committed in Libya.
Image: Libyan Strongman Khalifa Haftar salutes during a military parade in the eastern city of Benghazi
Image: Libyan Strongman Khalifa Haftar salutes during a military parade in the eastern city of Benghazi
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Australian police investigate why women were targeted in Sydney stabbing attack

Police shot and killed the assailant during an attack at a shopping mall that killed six; his father blamed his son’s frustration at not having a girlfriend.
Australian police are examining why a lone assailant who stabbed several people to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others targeted women while avoiding men.
Australian police are examining why a lone assailant who stabbed several people to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others targeted women while avoiding men.

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