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The world's 'driest place' that barely sees any rain falling - but 200k people live there

The world's 'driest place' that barely sees any rain falling - but 200k people live there

The high atmospheric pressure over the region leads to clear skies almost all year round.

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Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

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Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the Vatican in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’

Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the Vatican in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’

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Pope Leo XIV greets tens of thousands from popemobile ahead of historic Vatican inauguration

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Pope Leo XIV greets tens of thousands from popemobile ahead of historic Vatican inauguration

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Pope Leo waves and blesses babies during first official ride on popemobile

Pope Leo waves and blesses babies during first official ride on popemobile

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Pope Leo holds baby & waves to crowds in St Peter’s Square as world leaders gather for Pontiff’s inauguration mass

Pope Leo holds baby & waves to crowds in St Peter’s Square as world leaders gather for Pontiff’s inauguration mass

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Israel airstrikes kill at least 75 in Gaza in night of terror with kids among heartbreaking victims

Israel airstrikes kill at least 75 in Gaza in night of terror with kids among heartbreaking victims

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Don't fly to certain Maldives islands – making one change could save you fortune

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The incredible new £1.1bn airport that will transform a tiny country

The incredible new £1.1bn airport that will transform a tiny country

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Moment Mexican navy ship’s sails snap in New York’s Brooklyn Bridge crash

Moment Mexican navy ship’s sails snap in New York’s Brooklyn Bridge crash

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Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1

Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1

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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge

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At least 66 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza - women and children among dead, medics say

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Hyderbad fire horror as child, 2, among at least 16 dead in blaze near iconic Charminar monument

Hyderbad fire horror as child, 2, among at least 16 dead in blaze near iconic Charminar monument

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Brooklyn Bridge LIVE: Two dead and two fighting for life after Mexican Navy ship hits landmark

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Unlikely royal steps in for Pope Leo's inauguration with Charles and William missing

Unlikely royal steps in for Pope Leo's inauguration with Charles and William missing

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Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

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Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large

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Legacy of St. Peter Will Be Evident in Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass

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The 'world's biggest' airport that cost an incredible £1.5bn is completely abandoned

The 'world's biggest' airport that cost an incredible £1.5bn is completely abandoned

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Failed trader savagely murders mum to impress famous girlfriend - but makes one huge error

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The world's 'driest place' that barely sees any rain falling - but 200k people live there

The world's 'driest place' that barely sees any rain falling - but 200k people live there

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The world’s smallest country just half a mile wide with its own £20m train line

The world’s smallest country just half a mile wide with its own £20m train line

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The world's nine longest roads - number 1 goes through a whopping 14 countries

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The incredible train journey linking 2 beautiful countries by crossing 196 bridges

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SNL season finale cold open ridicules Trump boasting about ‘pre-bribe’ of $400m Qatar jet: ‘I did very well on this trip, got a lot of cool stuff’

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Brooklyn Bridge crash: Two dead and dozens injured as Mexican navy ship collides with iconic landmark

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Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability

Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability

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Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass Sunday is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know

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Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large

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Romania votes in second round of presidential election

Romania votes in second round of presidential election

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Simon Reeve on the fragile beauty and dark side of the world’s happiest countries

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How the far right looks set to win Portugal’s Algarve – with implications for tourism

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Mexican security consultant who worked for US State Department killed in cartel ambush

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Romanians cast ballots in a tense presidential runoff that pits nationalist against pro-EU centrist

Romanians cast ballots in a tense presidential runoff that pits nationalist against pro-EU centrist

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Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

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Oilers heading to Texas to see Stars in West final

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Hundreds of Rwandans who fled to Congo after the 1994 genocide return home

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Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

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The incredible £3.4bn bridge between two countries that costs £52 to cross

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The country that's forcing rain to fall with new bizarre experiment

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Brooklyn Bridge ship crash live: Search and rescue underway for sailors from Mexican navy vessel that hit NYC bridge

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New Pope Leo XIV issues bombshell statement on 'what marriage is'

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Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge

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Government’s plan for a home guard to defend UK

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Tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge with search underway for people thrown into water

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