Three brothers bid to row across Pacific Ocean in record time after conquering Atlantic
The trio will try to row non-stop and unsupported from Lima to Sydney in their custom-built carbon fibre ocean rowing boat and, in the process, aim to raise £1m to support their own clean water charity.
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They're aiming to become the fastest people to row across the Pacific Ocean. Pic: Lara Eventide/PA
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The brothers will depart from Lima. Pic: Lara Eventide/PA
Athens: Bomb explodes outside Hellenic Train’s offices amid anger over Greece’s worst train disaster
An anonymous phone warning was reportedly made to a newspaper and a news website, saying a bomb had been left outside the railway company offices and would explode within about 40 minutes.
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A police officer at the scene. Pic: Reuters
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The bomb caused limited damage but no injuries to Hellenic Trains' offices. Pic: AP
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A worker cleans the area after the bomb. Pic: AP
President Duda says Trump best chance for Ukraine peace – and urges allies to stay calm over tariffs ‘shock therapy’
Andrzej Duda tells Sky News he hopes a huge US military base in Poland – nicknamed 'Fort Trump' – will end up becoming a reality.
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US defence secretary Hegseth and President Duda met in February. Pic: Reuters
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What we learn from video of captured Chinese national in Ukraine – and the serious questions it raises
Does China sanction the involvement of its citizens in Russia's war with Ukraine – or even encourage it? That would make the situation far more serious.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy uploaded a video appearing to show a Chinese citizen in military uniform in Ukrainian custody
Analysis
Analysis
What we learn from video of captured Chinese national in Ukraine – and the serious questions it raises
Does China sanction the involvement of its citizens in Russia's war with Ukraine – or even encourage it? That would make the situation far more serious.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy uploaded a video appearing to show a Chinese citizen in military uniform in Ukrainian custody
At least 27 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub
Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northern Montecristi province, is among the dead as rescuers continue to search the rubble for survivors.
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Dominican singer Rubby Perez in New York in 2012. Pic: AP
Two Chinese citizens captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
The Ukraine president has ordered officials to get an explanation from Beijing.
Two Chinese soldiers captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
The involvement of Chinese soldiers – who may be in Ukraine as mercenaries – would be a notable development.
King and Queen watch flypast over Rome as state visit to Italy under way
Charles and Camilla are visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located within the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, before heading to the Colosseum, where they will be meeting schoolchildren.
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The King and Queen are received by Italy's President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura. Pic: Reuters
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King Charles is welcomed at Quirinale Palace. Pic: Reuters
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The flypast was visible in the skyline from Gianicolo Hill. Pic: Reuters
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The flypast overpassing the Colosseum.
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British and Italian military bands stand outside the Colosseum during the state visit.
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Charles, Camilla and the Italian defence minister walk after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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The royal couple walk in front of Mr Crosetto and David Lammy while visiting the Altare della Pat..
South Korean military fire at North Korean soldiers ‘crossing demarcation line’
Around 10 North Korean soldiers violated the military line – but returned after warning shots were fired, South Korea's military says.
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