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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK this autumn for an extended stay, although they will not reclaim their royal roles. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are enrolled in UK schools, while the couple maintains residences in California and Portugal.
Two men were arrested on Wednesday in Nîmes and placed in police custody due to evidence indicating their direct or indirect involvement in recent events, according to public prosecutor Cécile Gensac. The investigation continues to unfold as authorities gather more information.
Parliament is yet to approve additional funding and must also vote on a proposed VAT increase through 2040 to support the army’s defence spending priorities. These decisions are crucial for addressing current military budget challenges.
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.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, with his condition worsening rapidly within hours of being taken ill.
Pope Francis declared the death penalty inadmissible in all circumstances, urging for its abolition and advocating for improved prison conditions to honour human dignity.
The potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis include Pietro Parolin, Matteo Zuppi, and Jose Tolentino de Mendonca, reflecting varying levels of experience and progressive views within the Vatican.
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
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