Australia wildfire rips through homes

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At least 12 homes were either destroyed or damaged when a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney, local authorities said. The blaze broke out in the town of Koolewong, New South Wales. Scores of wildfires are burning across the state, fuelled by soaring temperatures. An unnamed local resident said: “You had no … Ler mais

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war

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Yolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, Bethlehem EPA For two years during the Gaza war, all public celebrations for Christmas were cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank – where Christians believe Jesus was born. But after the recent ceasefire, the holy city decided that this year the festivities would return as symbolised by the lighting … Ler mais

Legendary US architect dies aged 96

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Frank Gehry, one of the most influential architects of the last century, has died aged 96. Gehry was acclaimed for his avant garde, experimental style of architecture. His titanium-covered design of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, catapulted him to fame in 1997. He built his daring reputation years before that when he redesigned his … Ler mais

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