Italy prepares to host, with the Pope set to appear
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The hunt for the cartoon cat vexing China’s censors
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European elections start with neck-and-neck Dutch race
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Poland’s PM delivers stark warning ahead of EU elections
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Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies at 86
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Pope Francis apologises over reported homophobic slur
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Far right eyes vote surge and ditches German AfD
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Judge halts auction of Elvis Presley’s home
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Several dead in Iowa as storms batter Midwest
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Israeli hostage’s family hopes video is reminder of need for deal
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