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Kumbh Mela: cleaning up after the world’s largest human gathering

Around 220 million people descended on sleepy Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) for the 50-day Hindu festival. The cleanup could take months As the sun sets over…

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British Library plans new base in Leeds

The British Library is planning to expand its presence outside London, with a new base in Leeds and improvements to its site near Wetherby. Proposals…

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