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I found Loch Ness monster on ship’s sonar, claims captain
Large object spotted by underwater technology reignites speculation on mythical creature.
‘Drunk’ Russian colonel accused of sending troops on suicide missions
A Kremlin TV ploy to deflect criticism away from 'drunk' front-line commander backfires.
'Banality of evil' exposed as public shown videos in French mass rape trial
Videos shown to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing victim was unconscious.
UK teacher who had sex with pupil complains about 'stigma'
Eppie Sprung Dawson was convicted of having sex with a 17-year-old student.
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Two other activists were sentenced over a similar attack on the same paintings in 2022.
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People are shown calmly wading through knee-deep water in gumboots.
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Ryan Fox battles injury while aiming to retain PGA Tour card.
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Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.
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After 3 decades visiting the same place with the same people, was it better then or now?
Apple must pay €13b in back taxes, top EU court rules
Financial Times: Court confirms Ireland provided ‘unlawful aid’ via tax deal.
'Burdened': Greece hits cruise passengers with tourist fee
Levy to be introduced in 2025 in a bid to curb over-tourism.
CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war
Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
My father is worst sexual predator of the past 20 years, daughter tells French trial
Caroline Darian testifies against father on the fifth day of case that has shocked France.
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At least 12 migrants dead after boat 'rips open' in English Channel
The boat was carrying more than 60 passengers.
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Greek authorities race to remove tonnes dead fish from Volos waters
The stench from a thick carpet of dead fish is overwhelming the residents of Volos.
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