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Venice Carnival opens with biodegradable streamers and an ode to famed philanderer Casanova

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful streamers and confetti — all completely biodegradable.

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At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory

A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said

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New Orleans Celebrates Resilience And Tradition Amid Tragedy

Experience the resilience and joy of New Orleans as the Joan of Arc parade kicks off Carnival season amidst recent tragedy.

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New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street

Hundreds gathered in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days ago by a careening pickup

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Police treated like ‘lambs to the slaughter’ at Notting Hill Carnival, officer claims in survey

Notting Hill Carnival organisers respond by calling the Metropolitant Police Federation survey an “anti-carnival agenda”

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Notting Hill Carnival chief 'surprised' after top Met police officer says street party is unsafe

A top Met officer has warned he fears there could be a ‘mass casualty’ crowd crush

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Man accused of killing chef after Notting Hill Carnival to be charged with murder

Omar Wilson is accused of repeatedly punching Mussie Imnetu in the head

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Two Notting Hill carnival deaths is an awful tragedy, not a cheap opportunity for rightwing critics

It’s right to now have debate and reflection. But these shocking events should not be exploited by bad actors, says Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington

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Chef who worked under Gordan Ramsey fighting for his life after Notting Hill Carnival attack

Mussie Imnetu, who works at a luxury restaurant in Dubai, was attacked as he left a coffee shop in the area of Notting Hill Carnival on Monday night

The Independent UK

Mother stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival in coma and could need leg amputated, court hears

Cher Maximen, 32, is fighting for life in hospital after she tried to stop a fight breaking out at the street festival

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Millions loved the Notting Hill carnival but we need less crime. As an ex-cop, I have ideas to make it better

There are new calls to ban the event, but with fresh thinking and official recognition of its true value, we can silence the critics, says former Met superintendent Leroy Logan

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Three men arrested as woman, 32, remains in critical condition after Notting Hill Carnival stabbing

Three man aged 20, 22 and 24 have been charged in connection with the stabbings

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Fourth Notting Hill Carnival reveller critical with three arrests over near-fatal stabbing of mother

Police believe a man who suffered head injuries had been in the area to attend Notting Hill Carnival

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Six tonnes of laughing gas canisters collected during Notting Hill Carnival clean up

Around 6,000 canisters were left on the streets of west London after Notting Hill Carnival - half what was found in 2023

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Notting Hill Carnival: Mother among three fighting for their lives after stabbings with 330 arrests at event

Scotland Yard say they are ‘tired of seeing crime scenes at Carnival’

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Tens of thousands fill streets on final day of Notting Hill carnival

Largely peaceful festival marred by fresh stabbing on Monday after three people were hurt on Sunday

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Mother who went to Notting Hill Carnival with young child ‘narrowly avoided death’ after stabbing

Police have called on revellers to ‘speak out and speak up’ about any violence at the carnival

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7,000 officers to police Notting Hill Carnival as one million people expected to attend

Police are deploying specialist crowd management cell for the annual event, with 7,000 officers on duty over the weekend

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Notting Hill carnival has renewed importance since riots, organisers say

Hope that this weekend’s event in west London will bring people together to celebrate diversity after recent unrest

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Elderly residents in Notting Hill whisked away to seaside during Carnival

More than 20 residents will take the trip this year

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OPINION - The Standard View: Notting Hill Carnival is about celebrating together

Saturday’s weather forecast is looking changeable but no amount of rain can dampen the mood at this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival. Europe’s biggest street party is rolling into town with a message of diversity and inclusion at its heart.

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'Notting Hill Carnival’s diversity and inclusion are more important than ever'

Carnival boss Matthew Phillip speaks ahead of Europe’s biggest street party over the bank holiday weekend

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Notting Hill Carnival: Everything you need to know for 2024, from the music to the food and drink

From steel bands to mas performers, here’s what to see and do at carnival this year

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My Notting Hill Carnival: Levi Roots shares his top food picks

Oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken and more: this is what to eat where at Notting Hill Carnival, as told to Mike Daw

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Rihanna Attends Barbados Carnival Nearly Naked, Covered in Crystals

The "Diamonds" singer lived up to her name.

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