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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
Copenhagen's historic former stock exchange is cordoned off after a massive fire, which Danish firefighters say they are battling to extinguish in part of the building for a second day after bringing the blaze under control. 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
The Zoo of Copenhagen has released footage of a baby elephant which was born last week in captivity as part of a European breeding program for Asian elephants. The mother is 16 year old Maha Kumari and the fathers name is Fahim. The name and gender of the baby elephant aren't known yet. Calves weight in beetween 70 and 90kg at birth after spending 22 months in their mothers wombs, the longest gestation in the animal kindom. Elephant births in zoos are relatively rare with a total number of 18 worldwide in 2023 IMAGES
Denmark's new King Frederik X and his family wave to crowds outside Copenhagen's Amalienborg royal residence following the abdication of popular Queen Margrethe II. More than 100,000 Danes turned out for the unprecedented event, which saw the 83-year-old Margrethe become the first Danish monarch to step down in almost 900 years. IMAGES
Danish Queen Margrethe II leaves the Danish Royal Palace for a last carriage ride through Copenhagen before her abdication on January 14th. She made the surprise announcement of her decision on New Year's Eve, informing Danes that her son would soon succeed her on the throne after her 52 years of rule. IMAGES