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Barcelona recorded its highest ever temperature of 40.5C on Wednesday, exceeding the previous record of 40C set in July 2024. The heatwave, which began on Sunday, is expected to persist, prompting AEMET to issue red warnings for extreme heat across Catalonia and Valencia.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar proposes a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, citing his allegiance to Viktor Orbán. The Tisza Party’s supermajority facilitates this change, prompting Fidesz to schedule a demonstration in support of Sulyok, who criticises the move as a threat to democracy.
Tens of thousands protested in Tirana against plans for a luxury tourist resort linked to the Trump family, marking 35 consecutive days of demonstrations. Initially an environmental campaign, dissatisfaction has expanded to anti-government sentiment, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid accusations of corruption and ecological threats.
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On Saturday 25 April 2025, the world will say their farewells to Pope Francis, a pontiff who will be remembered for all his work with the poor, for modernising the Catholic Church and for bringing people of all faiths together. Pope Francis’s funeral will get underway tomorrow in Rome, in breaking with tradition he will have a much simpler affair than many of his predecessors.
A 15-year-old student has been arrested after a knife attack at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in Nantes, France, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
The passing of Pope Francis has left Catholics, particularly in Africa, mourning the loss of a humble leader known for his connection to the grassroots of the church.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul, leading to mass evacuations but no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.
The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.
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