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A Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine’s headquarters in central Kyiv on Friday, targeting the agency’s head office, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack occurred during a period of heightened drone activity over the city, with emergency services dispatched to the scene.
A hazardous materials alert at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) was triggered on Thursday evening after a woman reported carrying toxic substances in her handbag. Terminal 1 was evacuated, flight operations paused, and emergency teams are currently analysing the unknown substance amid safety concerns.
Five African migrants died while attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, as confirmed by Spanish rescuers. The maritime rescue service saved 44 others from a drifting boat southwest of Gran Canaria, with reports indicating dozens more may have perished during the perilous journey.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, holds dual citizenship with Peru, where he served as a missionary for decades.
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.
The term “moving day” signifies the dynamic shifts in cardinal votes, reflecting changing support among candidates during the voting process.
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