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Lexus Sponsors First Solo Show By Lexus Design Award-Winning Studio Tangent At 2019 London Design Festival

Lexus is the proud sponsor of the first major solo exhibition by the London-based design engineering studio Tangent. Works by Tangent will be on public display on the Paddington Central…

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Photo Story: Patron saint festivities in Spain

A 'recortador', or bull dodger, performs with a bull at La Tercera bullring after the second 'encierro', or running-of-the-bulls, in the town of San Sebastian de los Reyes, outside Madrid,…

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In 476 The fall of the Western Roman Empire was completed as Emperor Romulus Augustulus was deposed by the German warrior Odoacer. In 1910 Montenegro proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman…

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1828 - Uruguay gains independence during Brazil-Argentina peace talks 1964 - Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins" directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke premieres in Los Angeles 1979…

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1920 - The Nineteenth Amendment became part of the Constitution of the United States, giving women the right to vote. 1936 - The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty established Egypt as a sovereign…

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Photo Story: The Marksmanship Festival in Neuss

Marksmen and music corps pass the town hall square during the traditional marksmen royal parade in Neuss, Germany, on Sunday 25 August 2019. Every year for five days beginning with…

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Major announcements at the Disney D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim

The D23 Expo at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA, on Sunday comes to a close where information about already announced and upcoming releases like “Frozen II,” “Star Wars:…

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US health authorities on alert after girl with measles visited Disneyland

A teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles visited Disneyland and other popular tourist stops across Southern California earlier this month, possibly infecting others, local government health officials warned.…

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325 - The Council of Nicaea—the first ecumenical council of the Christian church, called by the emperor Constantine I—brought to an end the controversy of Arianism, concluding that God the…

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79 -After centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupts in southern Italy, devastating the prosperous Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands. 1922 - Arab states meeting at Nablus…

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Leading fashion companies to make G7 pledge to help environment

Major fashion companies from around the world said on Friday they had signed a pact which they would present at this week’s G7 summit in Biarritz, France, to help protect…

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Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig for $4bn

US toy maker Hasbro will acquire Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for around $4 billion, the firms said in a statement. Hasbro said the deal would expand its entertainment and…

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Photo Story: White Night in Melbourne

A series of photos of performers in action at the opening night of White Night at Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, Australia. White night, a festival of art and culture has launched…

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1926 - “The Great Lover,” motion-picture actor Rudolph Valentino, died suddenly at age 31, prompting widespread public grief from his fans. 1939 -Germany and the Soviet Union signed a nonaggression…

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79 Mount Vesuvius begins stirring, on feast day of Vulcan, Roman god of fire (goes on to destroy Pompeii) 1933 Mahatma Gandhi released from Indian jail following another hunger strike…

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Spain issues international alert over listeria cases

Spain’s health ministry issued an international alert over the country’s biggest ever listeriosis outbreak as the number of people affected rose to 150, including one fatality. A 90-year-old woman died…

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E-cigarette firms probed over health concerns

Four dominant e-cigarette manufacturers face a probe in the United States into the health impacts of their products. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee sent letters to Juul Labs…

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WHO warns microplastics present in drinking water

Microplastic pollution caused by rubbish dumped at sea is also in drinking water, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report that calls for more research on the…

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Restrictions in Switzerland on blood donations from persons who visited certain southern European countries

Travellers who spend at least 24 hours in certain southern European countries face restrictions when donating blood in Switzerland. The reason is the increase in cases of West Nile virus,…

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Britain to invest millions to support children and young people’s mental health

£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people. Thousands of young people across England will benefit from new…

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Photo Story: Mural-Art fest in Russia

A view of a graffiti depicting Yuri Gagarin (R), the first man in space, created by Italian artist Jorit Agoch at Trehgorka district in Odintsovo, near Moscow, Russia during the…

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1000: The foundation of the Hungarian state, Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary. 1882: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" debuts in Moscow 1889: Labour…

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Italian actor legally recognised as Domenico Modugno’s son

The supreme Court of Cassation on Monday recognised actor Fabio Camilli as the legitimate son of late Italian singing legend Domenico Modugno. A case that had been dragging on for…

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George R.R. Martin relieved “Game of Thrones” TV series is over

Author George R.R. Martin expressed relieve that the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ based on his books, has come to an end. Martin told "The Guardian" the stress of finishing…

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Boris Johnson orders urgent action to boost vaccination rates after UK loses its measles free status

The British prime minister is demanding urgent action to improve the UK's declining vaccination rates. A steady fall in the uptake of the MMR jab means the UK has now…

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On this day in ... 1587 - Sigismund III is chosen to be the king of Poland 1883 - French fashion designer Coco Chanel—who, with her elegantly casual creations, ruled…

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1737 First public admittance to the Salon de Paris art exhibition at the Louvre in Paris 1926 Weather map televised for 1st time 1933 Roman Polanski, Polish-French film director (Rosemary's…

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Photo Story: The 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington

An inflated 'Pikachu' hangs over a crowd attending the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC, USA. Thousands of people are expected to attend the 2019 Pokémon World Championships that…

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Photo Story: The Palio di Siena horse race in Italy

Remorex (2 from R) the horse remained without a jockey, following a fall at mid-race, on its way to win the Palio di Siena, Italy, on the 16 August 2019.…

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

Peter Fonda, the star, co-writer and producer of the 1969 cult classic Easy Rider, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has died at the age of 79. Peter Fonda was…

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Photo Story: Ferragosto in Rome

A backpacker walks in front of the Colosseum in the Italian capital, which is emptying for the summer vacations, in what is known as 'Ferragosto', Rome, Italy. Ferragosto is an…

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1959 USSR introduces installment buying 1960 Britain grants independence to crown colony of Cyprus 1962 Ringo Starr replaces Pete Best as Beatles' drummer, first official concert two days later 1977…

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Metallica Donates 250,000 Euros for Romanian Pediatric Cancer Clinic

American heavy metal band Metallica has donated 250,000 euros to a Romanian association building the country's first pediatric oncology hospital. The donation to Daruieste Viata (Bestow Life), founded in 2012,…

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Photo Story: Preparations for Virgin of La Paloma festivities in Madrid

Local policemen and faithful move a float for the Virgin of Paloma's procession before the mass and procession to mark the Virgin of Paloma day in Madrid, Spain, 15 August…

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PhotoStory: Beckhams in Italy for Ferragosto

The Beckham's extended family is in Italy for the 'Ferragosto' holiday. Beckham, who spent some time in Italy, playing for AC Milan, has shared some family photos of his stay…

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1920 Polish troops commanded by Józef Piłsudski defeat the Soviets at the Battle of Warsaw (Miracle upon the Vistula) 1942 SS Ohio enters Grand Harbour of Malta - Malta was on…

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Photo Story: The 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Fesitval

People look out at a giant number '50' made with a peace sign mowed into the field at the Woodstock Festival Monument, located at the site of the original Woodstock…

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Breakthrough in new drug treatments to fight Ebola in DR Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), revealing that two out…

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Measles cases triple globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that measles cases nearly tripled globally during the first seven months of 2019, compared with the same period last year. So far this year…

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Photo Story: The Stallone family at ’47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ premiere

(L-R) US model Jennifer Flavin Stallone, actress Sisteen Rose Stallone, actor Sylvester Stallone, Entertainment Studios CEO Byron Allen, Sophia Rose Stallone and Scarlet Rose Stallone pose for photos prior to…

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Placido Domingo investigated, claims allegations of his sexual misconduct are inaccurate

The Los Angeles Opera announced that it will investigate accusations of sexual misconduct against Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, who described the claims as inaccurate. The Los Angeles Opera, where Domingo…

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1893 France introduces motor vehicle registration, includes a driving test 1941 US President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issue the joint declaration that later becomes known as…

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Air pollution can be as damaging as a packet of cigarettes a day

Air pollution can be as damaging as a packet of cigarettes a day, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Washington looked at how exposure to four…

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Over a Coffee . . . with Paula Thake, Marine Biologist

Nature is so important and losing the natural land around us will reduce our quality of life and rob future generations of the luxuries we were so lucky to enjoy.…

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1624 Cardinal Richelieu appointed Chief Minister of France by Louis XIII 1784 British parliament accepts East India Company Act 1784, bringing the East India Company's rule in India under the…

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The Spice Girls are reportedly working on new music

The iconic girl group - which features Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner - recently reunited for a series of comeback concerts, and they've now apparently turned…

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Photo Story: The Mukha masks of Assam

Masks which are known as Mukha locally are displayed during an exhibition in Guwahati, India. The roots to Mukha, the masks made locally, could be traced to Majuli, the…

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30 Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her forces against Octavian, the future first emperor of Rome.…

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Photo Story: The Sziget Festival in Hungary

A member of the French street theatre Le Caramantran performs with a giant puppet at the Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Northern Budapest, Hungary, 10 August 2019 (issued 11…

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Photo Story: Fireworks rule the night from Poland to Singapore

Fireworks are a popular summertime tradition not only in Malta but in various corners of the world as these photos illustrate. Photos of various fireworks displays that were held…

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1935 Nazi mass demonstration against German JewS 1943 German forces begin a six-day evacuation of the Italian island of Sicily, having been beaten back by the Allies, who invaded the…

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610 In Islam, the traditional date of the Laylat al-Qadr, when Muhammad began to receive the Qur'an 1675 King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the…

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48 BC Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt. 1898 Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for…

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Photo Story: The 29th Hanse Sail festival

A tall ship sails next to a lighthouse during the Hanse sail maritime festival, Rostock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 29th Hanse Sail maritime festival running from 08 to 11 August 2019.…

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Powerful films explore European identity at Malta’s Summer Cinema

The Summer Cinema is showing two original films inspired by the European identity. Directed by established filmmakers, the new films present incisive and stirring interpretations of the worldviews adopted by…

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Photo story: The Sziget Festival in Hungary

Festival goers are reflected in a mirror at the 27th Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Northern Budapest, Hungary. The festival is one of the biggest cultural events of Europe…

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Legendary French actor Alain Delon recovered in hospital after stroke

Legendary French actor Alain Delon, 83, suffered a stroke a few weeks ago and is currently "resting" in Switzerland, his eldest son Anthony Delon revealed. His son said the actor's…

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