- Polish village unveils tallest Marian statue in Europe, funded by Karkosik
- Canada-U.S. trade agreement should include auto sector, says Brampton mayor
- South Carolina designated as first state for 2028 Democratic presidential primary
- Preliminary report reveals cause of passenger being sucked out of Ryanair window
- Ukraine strikes Russian Progress Rocket Centre with missiles, says Zelenskyy
- Moroccan police detain over 100 migrants attempting to reach Ceuta
- Port of Montreal expansion begins with construction of stone work jetty
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Europe
A 55-metre statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming the tallest Marian monument in Europe. Funded by billionaire Roman Karkosik at an estimated cost of 100 million zlotys, the statue will be blessed on 15 August, despite the site remaining unfinished.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on key Russian military sites, including the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The operation aimed to reduce Russian military capabilities and was part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in over a century on Wednesday, transforming day into night for a brief period. Crowds gathered across the country to witness the spectacle, as the lunar shadow journeyed from the northern coast to the Balearic Islands, captivating onlookers with the Sun’s shimmering corona.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an attack on the Moscow region, stating that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions” successfully struck the area. This development highlights ongoing military actions amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday is not suspected of terrorism but is experiencing mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the incident further to assess the situation.
Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.
The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers, along with horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters, to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. The extensive security measures underscore concerns over public order during these events.
Russian forces conducted hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, impacting 15 locations with drone attacks, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Additionally, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned following a recent prisoner of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia’s lawmakers have passed a law authorising the Kremlin to deploy troops abroad to “protect Russian citizens,” effectively granting President Vladimir Putin the power to invade foreign countries. The legislation aims to address perceived injustices faced by Russian citizens abroad, exacerbating concerns over Russia’s military intentions.
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