May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

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Armed conflicts and attacks

Three people are killed in a Ukrainian strike in Donetsk. Separately, two people are killed in Ukrainian strikes in Belgorod and Kursk.

(Reuters)

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Arts and culture

Dutch musician Joost Klein is disqualified from the Eurovision final over reported verbal threats, which are under investigation by Swedish authorities. This is the first time that a performer has been disqualified during the festival.

(Aftonbladet)

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The Norwegian announcer for Eurovision, Alessandra Mele, announces that she will withdraw from announcing votes while declaring support for Palestine in the ongoing war.

(Times of Israel)

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Switzerland's entry, "The Code" by Nemo, wins this year's Eurovision contest.

(DW)

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Disasters and accidents

The death toll from the ongoing flooding in northern Afghanistan increases to 300, with more than 1,000 houses destroyed.

(AP)

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The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 136, with 125 still missing, and more than 300,000 people displaced.

(Reuters)

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At least 28 people are killed after heavy rains in the Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra, Indonesia, which triggered a flash flood and cold lava flow from Mount Marapi.

(Al Jazeera)

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Eleven people are killed and 53 others are injured when a bus crashes in West Java, Indonesia.

(AP)

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