Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision Over Israel Participation Concerns
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Dutch broadcaster cites "sensitivities" surrounding Israel's involvement in the song contest.
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Oil Rig Collapses and Sinks Off Gabon Coast; One Dead, Four Missing
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Borr Drilling's Prospector 5 rig sank Saturday after experiencing a structural failure during preloading activities.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Surpasses 10,000 Cases
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Authorities are working to contain the spread of the virus across Africa as the number of confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 10,000.
Kylian Mbappe Dropped by Chinese Brands Over Mockery of Mao Zedong
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Football star faces 'rejection' after video circulates showing him joking about the former Chinese Communist Party leader.
Car Rams Pedestrians in Germany; Police Fire Shots
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Several individuals sustained injuries in Neustadt am Ruebenberge when a vehicle deliberately targeted a group, prompting police intervention and gunfire.
Kylian Mbappé Faces Backlash in China Over 'Dictator' Joke Referencing Mao
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Major Chinese brands suspend endorsements as celebrity's alleged comments spark outrage over historical sensitivities.
Capybara Pup Celebrates First Halloween at Edinburgh Zoo
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Six-month-old Bru, the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years, experienced the holiday with festive treats.
Stormy Weather Causes Cruise Ship to Collide With Docked Cargo Vessels in Germany
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No injuries were reported following the incident, which police attributed to adverse weather conditions.
Scotland Braces for Third Storm as Cleanup Continues
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Forecasters issue new warnings for heavy rain and high winds, with thousands still without power after previous storms.