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WWII munitions hinder Nord Stream pipeline probe
WWII munitions hinder Nord Stream pipeline probe
World
by  AFP

Investigations into the suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia with Europe are "progressing well", despite World War II munitions on the seabed, Denmark said Thursday. The two Nord Stream pipelines were damaged by four explosions under the Baltic Sea at the end of September, causing major gas leaks.

Ukraine allies pledge air defence, Russia inches towards Bakhmut
Ukraine allies pledge air defence, Russia inches towards Bakhmut
World
by  AFP

Ukraine on Thursday was getting pledges from its Western allies for more powerful air defence systems, as the country was reeling from days of devastating and punitive Russian missile attacks. Britian's announcement early Thursday to supply Ukraine with air defence missiles came after Western allies vowed to rapidly deliver equipment to Ukraine to bolster protection against Russian aerial attacks.

Picasso's first lover more than a victim in Paris expo
Picasso's first lover more than a victim in Paris expo
World
by  AFP

Fifty years on from Pablo Picasso's death -- and five years after the #MeToo movement started highlighting celebrities' abuse of women -- a new exhibition in Paris focuses on one of the early partners of the controversial artist. The Montmartre Museum exhibition is the first of several planned around Paris for the anniversary of Picasso's death on April 8. ls/er/jj/imm