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In a surprising turn of events, Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, made a rare public appearance at the final day of the Badminton Horse Trials 2024 on May 12. The presence of Hanbury, amidst swirling rumors of an alleged affair with Prince William and speculations about her relationship with the royal family, raised eyebrows and sparked renewed interest in her interactions within royal circles.

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Slovakia was plunged into shock and disbelief as news emerged that Prime Minister Robert Fico had been shot multiple times in an assassination attempt. Fico, known for his controversial political stances and close ties to Russia, is currently fighting for his life after undergoing extensive surgery. He is expected to survive.

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A second senior Russian Defense Ministry official was arrested on bribery charges, officials said Tuesday, days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up that fueled expectations of more purges at the ministry.

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In a powerful display of dissent, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to a government bill that has raised concerns about stifling free speech. The proposed legislation, which opponents argue could muzzle critics, arrives just ahead of crucial parliamentary elections.

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A manhunt is taking place in northern France for a prisoner who escaped during a deadly ambush. Mohamed Amra, known as "The Fly", was being taken back to jail from a court in Normandy on Tuesday when a car rammed his prison van at a toll booth. Armed men then opened fire on the vehicle, killing two officers and seriously injuring three others. The shooting marks the country's first fatal attack on prison staff for more than 30 years.

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King Charles III has made a significant decision by handing over a senior military role to his son, Prince William. The ceremony took place at the Army Aviation Centre in Hampshire.