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The intensity of the eruption that began on September 19 has increased in recent days. [Emilio Morenatti/Pool via Reuters]
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People watch the lava and smoke rising following the eruption of Cumbre Vieja on La Palma. [Nacho Doce/Reuters]
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Tourists wait for the ferry to leave the island after La Palma Airport was closed, suspending flights because of the accumulation of ash following the eruption. [Nacho Doce/Reuters]
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The airport on La Palma shut down Saturday because of an ash cloud spewing out of Cumbre Vieja, which has been erupting for a week. [Nacho Doce/Reuters]
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Passengers wait at the closed La Palma Airport. [Nacho Doce/Reuters]
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Residents look on from a hill as lava continues to flow from Cumbre Vieja on La Palma. [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]
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Rivers of lava have been sliding down the mountainside towards the southwestern coast of the island, destroying everything in their path, including hundreds of homes. [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]
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Emergency crews pulled back from the volcano on Friday as explosions sent molten rock and ash over a wide area. [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]
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The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said another vent opened early Saturday. [Nacho Doce/Reuters]
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Witnesses accuse Tigray fighters of Kobo killings
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Germany set to vote in most unpredictable elections in years
Germany’s vote on Sunday marks the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 16 years in office.
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Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain
Partial results show majority for ruling coalition, but it is unclear if parties want to continue in power together.
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Russia’s Putin praises elections as hundreds protest results
As hundreds gather to protest results, President Putin says they were ‘held openly and in accordance with the law’.
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Huawei CFO arrives in China after deal with US prosecutors
Meng Wanzhou lands in Shenzhen airport after spending three years of house arrest in Canada fighting extradition.
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