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ON THIS DAY: Louis XVI is executed by guillotine in Paris (1793)

On 21 January 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris after being convicted of high treason by the French Parliament,...

ON THIS DAY: Nazi Germany discusses the “Final Solution” (1942)

On 20 January 1942, high-ranking officials of Nazi Germany convened at the Wannsee Conference in Berlin to discuss and coordinate the implementation of the...

ON THIS DAY: International Italian cuisine day

International Italian Cuisine Day is celebrated every year on 17 January. It was initiated by Italian culinary professionals (chefs, waiters, restaurant managers, etc.) working...

ON THIS DAY: Alan Rickman, beloved English actor dies (2016)

On 14 January 2016, the world bid farewell to one of its most cherished actors, Alan Rickman. The English star, celebrated for his iconic...

ON THIS DAY: Émile Zola publishes “J’accuse…” letter (1898)

On 13 January 1898, French writer and intellectual Émile Zola published his famous open letter, J'Accuse...!, in the Parisian newspaper L'Aurore. This landmark moment...

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Funerals held for students and staff killed in school strike in Iran

Funerals took place for students and staff killed in...

UK repatriation flights begin for stranded Britons in Middle East

The UK is sending chartered flights to bring home...

US identifies first soldiers killed in Iran conflict

Six US soldiers have died after an Iranian unmanned...

Greek court upholds Golden Dawn criminal organisation verdict

An Athens appeal court has upheld the 2020 convictions...
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