WorldPingThe 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
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WorldPingAn enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest has been inaugurated in a small Polish village…
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WorldPingNorth Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils.
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WorldPingTwo women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country.
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WorldPingThe person confirmed to be a student was among those whose injuries were not life-threatening, and the student has been released from a hospital…
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WorldPingPolice responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.
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