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Apr 2025
31m 27s

Man arrested after car drives into Vanco...

Bbc World Service
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There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Also: a human chain helps a Michigan bookshop owner move her stock to a new home.

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Gazans return to ruined homes after ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Gazans make the long walk back to where they once lived after a ceasefire comes into force. Meanwhile, families in Israel wait for the return of the last remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader, Marí ... Show More
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Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed
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