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New photo of Princess Charlotte released by Prince and Princess of Wales to mark her 10th birthday

The photograph, taken by the Princess of Wales during a visit to Cumbria earlier this year, was published with the caption: “Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte”.

Germany’s far-right AfD party officially classified as ‘extremist’ organisation

A 1,000-page report by Germany's domestic intelligence agency says views around ethnicity held by the AfD aim to exclude certain groups from equal participation in society.
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AfD leader Alice Weidel. Pic: Reuters

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Anti-AfD protests in Berlin in February. Pic: Reuters

The AfD came second in Germany’s February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.

Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones, as NGO points finger at Israel

The NGO responsible for the vessel shared video showing fire raging onboard the vessel, and pointed the finger at Israel – which has blocked aid into Gaza for almost two months, despite children “going to bed starving”.
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A five-year-old boy lies on a bed at Nasser Hospital, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Pic: Reuters

Liverpool goal in title decider caused tremor on Richter scale

Not only did the result secure Liverpool the Premier League title at Anfield on Sunday, Alexis Mac Allister's goal also registered 1.74 on the Richter scale – just shy of the 2.0 needed for a minor earthquake.

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has made his first court appearance after being charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has always denied having non-consensual sex.

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand makes his first appearance in court after being charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has always denied having non-consensual sex.

Israel launches airstrikes near Syria’s presidential palace

For the second time in a matter of days, Israeli planes have struck Syria and the country's prime minister and defence minister said it was a warning to the Syrian regime following clashes in recent days with the minority Druze community south of the city.
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Syrian security forces in the Druze town of Sahnaya on Thursday. Pic: Reuters

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Syria's President Ahmed al Sharaa

The incident happened off the coast of Malta. The government said a fire onboard the ship was “brought under control overnight”.

Boy, 14, charged with attempted murder over stabbings in Merseyside

The teenager has also been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place, Merseyside Police say.