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May 11, 2024 (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
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.
The Norwegian announcer for Eurovision, Alessandra Mele, announces that she will withdraw from announcing votes while declaring support for Palestine in the ongoing war.
Disasters and accidents
The death toll from the ongoing flooding in northern Afghanistan increases to 300, with more than 1,000 houses destroyed.
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.
Politics and elections
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