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Italy has placed all 27 monitored cities on red heat alert amid a severe heatwave affecting Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40C. This unprecedented warning has prompted health advisories for millions, while Austria recorded a historic 41.2C, exacerbating droughts and wildfires across the continent.
Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s former ambassador to the US, is under investigation for alleged anti-corruption violations, including failing to declare properties and funds. A High Anti-Corruption Court hearing is scheduled in Kyiv following a notice of suspicion issued by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau on 5 August.
Ukraine reported no missile interceptions during a Russian overnight assault, resulting in at least 17 fatalities in Kyiv and surrounding areas. The attack involved 115 drones and 28 missiles, primarily targeting civilian infrastructure, including businesses and a railway station, according to official sources.
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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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