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Russian activists storm site of new church
Several are detained in Yekaterinburg at protests against a church being built in a "favourite" park.

Paris conference to seek curbs on internet terror
The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks.

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Russian activists storm site of new church
Several are detained in Yekaterinburg at protests against a church being built in a "favourite" park.

Paris conference to seek curbs on internet terror
The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Record money for Monet at US auction
The painting, one of the Haystacks series, sells for a record $110.7m (£85.7m) in New York.

Cannes jury head attacks ‘ignorant’ leaders
The festival jury president highlights immigration and climate change on a political opening night.

Griezmann to leave Atletico this summer
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has announced he will be leaving at the end of this season after five years with the club.

German crossbow deaths: Two shot through heart
Three killed in Bavaria were medieval combat enthusiasts - and two more deaths are linked to them.

Iceland and Australia qualify for Eurovision final
Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening.

Paris conference to seek curbs on internet terror
The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Record money for Monet at US auction
The painting, one of the Haystacks series, sells for a record $110.7m (£85.7m) in New York.

Cannes jury head attacks ‘ignorant’ leaders
The festival jury president highlights immigration and climate change on a political opening night.
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