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First responders in Gaza run out of supplies 08 May 2025 - 02:29 pm
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in the Bureij refugee camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip, on May 6, 2025. Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP
'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records 08 May 2025 - 02:21 pm
This picture taken on April 21, 2025 shows two teenagers speaking next to a poster of the animated film Jumbo at a cinema in Bekasi, West Java. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo / AFP)
Second black smoke, cardinals to vote again for new pope 08 May 2025 - 02:18 pm
People stand on St Peter's Square after black smoke billowed from a chimney over the Sistine Chapel, on the second day of the conclave, in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in S.Africa poisoning 08 May 2025 - 01:39 pm
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Black smoke at the Vatican, no pope yet 08 May 2025 - 01:07 pm
This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Dozens arrested, three hurt by car in Paris after PSG win 08 May 2025 - 12:31 pm
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters run after police used tear gas to disperse them after a group of supporters blocked the highway near the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt / AFP)
Trump to announce 'trade deal' with UK 08 May 2025 - 11:21 am
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on May 7, 2025, to take part in the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)
Hundreds flee across Thai border after attack on Myanmar military 08 May 2025 - 10:56 am
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India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation 08 May 2025 - 10:03 am
A general view of a partially deserted bridge leading to the Indian-run main town of Poonch on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)
Drone strikes hit fuel depots in southern Sudan: army source 08 May 2025 - 08:22 am
Peninsula
What the shell: scientists marvel as NZ snail lays egg from neck 08 May 2025 - 08:17 am
This handout picture taken on September 18, 2024 and released by the New Zealand Department of Conservation on May 8, 2025 shows a Mount Augustus snail laying an egg through its neck in Hokitika, New Zealand. (Photo by Lisa Flanagan / New Zealand Department of Conservation / AFP)
Pakistan claims to have downed Indian warplanes, vows response to strikes 08 May 2025 - 07:55 am
People watch a television in a restaurant as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation, in Islamabad on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP)
Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks towards Israel 08 May 2025 - 12:10 am
Airport employees stand next to a destroyed plane at the Sanaa International Airport on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed Huwais / AFP)
France unveils esplanade named after AFP journalist killed in Ukraine 07 May 2025 - 11:48 pm
A photo shows a commemorative plaque in tribute to AFP cameraman Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine, on the esplanade of the University Centre in Vichy, central France, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Chassignole / AFP)
Saudi Arabia rejects Israel's announcement of incursion, control of Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories 07 May 2025 - 11:36 pm
Peninsula
Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new Pope on first try 07 May 2025 - 10:53 pm
This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope in the first ballot of their conclave in the Vatican on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Andreas Solaro / AFP)
US Vice President confirms talks with Iran on right track 07 May 2025 - 10:16 pm
US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks to the Munich Leaders Meeting, hosted by the Munich Security Conference, at the Willard Hotel in Washington on May 07, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via AFP)
Spanish government approves shorter workweek bill 07 May 2025 - 08:04 pm
A Police car officers (C) is parked under switched-off traffic lights during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France, in Madrid on April 28, 2025. Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP