Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border.
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Trapped by a wildfire, their escape routes were blocked. Why?
A BBC investigation reveals confusion between officials as an inferno destroyed a town in Hawaii.
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South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
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S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister
India stopped issuing visas to Canadians in September as tensions escalated between the two countries.
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Venice airport closed, flights diverted by flock of seagulls
Flights were also diverted from Marco Polo Airport in the Italian city due to the birds' presence.
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Incendiary remark on Sikh's murder stokes debate in Canada diaspora
An inflammatory comment by one commentator lays bare a sense of political friction in the diaspora.
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Holiday illness toddler stuck in Portugal amid insurance delay
Two-year-old Theo has a virus attacking his brain and needs a medical plane transfer.
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India-Canada row: Justin Trudeau repeats allegation against India amid row
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that there were "credible reasons" for the allegation.
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Venice entry fee will start next year
After talking about an entrance fee for several years, the Venetian authorities have now confirmed that a pilot project charging day-trippers will begin in spring 2024. Visitors will pay 5 euros to enter the city on busy days.
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Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says
Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.
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Maui wildfires: 'If you want to help, keep your trip,' Hawaii tourism official says
The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii's struggling tourism industry.
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Rome authorities tackle Colosseum rat infestation
Tourists post videos of rodents roaming near the ancient amphitheatre, attracted by piles of litter.
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