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Europe
A brutal heatwave will persist across Europe this weekend, with record temperatures recorded in the UK, France, and Germany. As Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones the Pride March, emergency services respond to increased callouts amid extreme conditions, with temperatures peaking at 39°C in the French capital.
Ukraine has announced the destruction of a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, delivering a significant blow to Russia’s control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. This strike marks the first major demolition in a series of operations by Kyiv’s forces.
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Christians in Gaza’s only Catholic church honoured Pope Francis, who consistently reached out to them for over a year during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, culminating in his last phone call on Saturday.
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and subsequent heart failure, as reported by the Vatican.
A meeting in Paris between US, French, and Ukrainian officials signals a potential reinsertion of sidelined European leaders into negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with American officials regarding Ukraine, amidst concerns over perceived leniency toward Russia during previous administrations.
Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to prevent a recurrence of atrocities similar to those witnessed during the Second World War, particularly in light of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen 80 years ago.
Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.
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