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Images show plumes of smoke rising from the facade of Copenhagen's historic former stock exchange, as work to put out the last of the flames continues for a third day. Half of the 17th-century Borsen building was destroyed and its 54-metre (180-foot) spire tumbled to the ground in a fire that broke out early Tuesday April 16, in scenes that shocked Denmark. IMAGES
Flames engulf Copenhagen's historic Stock Exchange, built in the 17th century, where Danish rescue services are on scene. The fire broke out on the morning of April 16, according to an AFP journalist who saw the 54 meter high spire of the building destroyed by the flames. IMAGES
Donald Trump's motorcade leaves the Manhattan court in New York after the opening day of the former US president's trial in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal "hush money" payments to a porn star at the height of the 2016 presidential election. IMAGES
Police and gendarmerie vehicles, including armored vehicles, set up at one of the main entrances to the Rungis market, just as the main farmers' unions had announced their intention to lead a "siege of the capital for an indefinite period". On Sunday, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin asked police officers to set up "a major defensive operation" to prevent farmers "from entering Paris". IMAGES
Cameroon launches the world's first large-scale systematic vaccination campaign against malaria, a "historic step" according to the WHO in the fight against one of the biggest killers of African children. IMAGES
Aerial images show record flooding in the northern France Pas-de-Calais department, after heavy showers over several days. The weather has cleared but the area remains on red alert as more rain is expected. Thousands of locals were forced to evacuate their homes. IMAGES
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