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Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo in Rome

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Bob Dylan, 85, met Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City during his Italian tour. The pope hosted the singer at his official residence, and the meeting was brief.…

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Ghent's Veggie Day turns the city green

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Ghent in Belgium is famous for plant-based food. Since 2009 the city has run Veggie Day every Thursday, asking people to skip meat and fish. The change spread to nurseries, care…

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Search team heads to Nikumaroro island

Sunday, 11 October 2026

A US expedition from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is travelling to Nikumaroro, a remote island in Kiribati, to inspect possible wreckage from Amelia…

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Robbie Williams sings for fans in Lima

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu show outside a hotel in Peru's capital, Lima, after his stadium concert was cancelled. Authorities said the Arena 1 Park gig could not go ahead…

Runaway horse stopped before Santa Fe parade

Thursday, 17 September 2026

People were waiting for a parade in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 13 September, when a horse escaped from its owner. The horse ran through the streets, but it was unharmed. Police…