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Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon: Displaced families struggle to cope
12 November 2026
In Lebanon, more than 360,000 people are still displaced after months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, according to the UN. Along the border, the Israeli army claims to be fighting the Iran-backed militant group but now occupies 6 percent of Lebanese territory and is wiping entire villages off the map. In the border area, we meet families living in makeshift housing. Many fear they may never go home.
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Throwing cow dung: Diwali celebrations take an unusual turn in southern India
12 November 2026
The third day of Diwali was marked in a memorable way on Wednesday in Gummatapura, a hamlet located in India's Tamil Nadu state. Local men and boys threw cow dung at each other to celebrate the festival of Gorehabba which honours Lord Beereshwara, a God worshipped by locals. Believed to be around 300 years old, the festival attracts tourists from across India and further afield.
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Rare pictures from Marilyn Monroe's final shoot on auction in Paris
12 November 2026
Prints from the personal collection of photographer Bert Stern are going under the hammer in Paris on December 2, marking the first time his private archive has been offered for sale. Among the highlights of the auction are iconic photographs of Marilyn Monroe, taken just weeks before her death.
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Paraguayans get some savings back after banking collapse disrupted economy
12 November 2026
Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday, November 11, it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors locked out of their accounts when it collapsed last week. The digital bank's takeover on November 3 triggered massive protests across Paraguay and led to the impeachment and arrest of ex-president Santiago Pena, who is linked to Ueno.