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Health and environment
Two people are killed and eleven others are hospitalized in serious condition following a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in Canterbury, Kent, England. (BBC News)
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Politics and elections
The first round of municipal elections takes place in France. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
Kazakhstanis vote in a referendum to approve a new constitution. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
North Koreans vote to elect the 687 members of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly. (The Diplomat)
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Politics and elections
Congolese people vote to elect a president, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking a fifth consecutive term. (Reuters)
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Politics and elections
Vietnamese citizens vote to elect the 500 members of the 16th National Assembly. The sole legal party contesting the election is the Communist Party. (Reuters)
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Sports
The Winter Paralympics conclude in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with China as the highest-ranked team in the medal table. The Paralympic flag is handed over to the organizers of the 2030 Winter Paralympics to be held in the French Alps. (AFP via France 24)
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Sports
In para ice hockey, the United States defeats Canada 6–2, completing the three-peat of hockey championships at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy. (AP)
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Sports
Asian Football Confederation secretary general Windsor John says that the Iran national football team will still play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that their safety could be at risk. (The Independent)
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Sports
In association football, Joan Laporta is re-elected president of FC Barcelona. (ESPN)