Paris, France, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

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2026-04-24

From the world's first drive and dump car seat to the secret sauce that makes salmon leap. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. - Salmon's a bit high - Salmon can swim almost twice as far if there is cocaine in the water, scientists have discovered. More and more of the drug is getting into rivers and streams as human consumption of the stimulant hits new highs. And the result is not to be snorted at. Researchers at Aus......

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Tel Aviv, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Around 240 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel

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Oslo, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Norway to ban social media for under-16s

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Dakar, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Francis Kere: Africa's sustainable architect conquering new continents

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Tel Aviv, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel

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Tel Aviv, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel

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Tel Aviv, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel

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Aboard the Papal Plane, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

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Aboard the Papal Plane, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pope defends meeting 'authoritarian' leaders after Africa trip

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London, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says UK king's visit 'absolutely' may repair ties: BBC

2026-04-23 19:00:24

Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox

2026-04-23 18:00:48

Rome, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue wrecked by Israeli soldiers

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