- Woman in her 90s dies in Gloucester house fire; suspect arrested for murder
- Multiple fatalities confirmed after car travels wrong way on Co Kildare motorway
- Spanish jets intercept and destroy drone in Romanian airspace on Sunday
- EU countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing Ukraine until March 2028
- Makhachev claims record 17th consecutive UFC victory over Machado Garry
- B.C. evacuees return home Saturday with warnings to prepare for changes
- Eight dead in Midwest flooding as Lala approaches Hawaii
- New simulation challenges pilot suicide theory in Air India crash investigation
Europe
A 55-metre statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming the tallest Marian monument in Europe. Funded by billionaire Roman Karkosik at an estimated cost of 100 million zlotys, the statue will be blessed on 15 August, despite the site remaining unfinished.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on key Russian military sites, including the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The operation aimed to reduce Russian military capabilities and was part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in over a century on Wednesday, transforming day into night for a brief period. Crowds gathered across the country to witness the spectacle, as the lunar shadow journeyed from the northern coast to the Balearic Islands, captivating onlookers with the Sun’s shimmering corona.
Munich Airport experienced two closures within 24 hours due to suspected drone sightings. The first incident saw operations halted briefly, followed by a second interruption as authorities responded to potential safety risks posed by unidentified flying objects in the airspace.
A French Interior Ministry report asserts that anti-religious acts threaten freedom of conscience and the exercise of religion, jeopardising societal balance. The statement highlights the government’s concern regarding the impact of such acts on social harmony and the principles of coexistence.
French lawmakers voted unanimously to annul royal decrees recognising enslaved individuals as “moveable goods,” marking a significant step in addressing France’s colonial legacy. President Macron supports this repeal as part of broader discussions on reparations, though concrete measures remain undefined.
Jannik Sinner received medical attention after leaving the court during his match due to health issues. Although minerals were added to his drink upon his return, he was ultimately unable to continue, marking an abrupt end to his performance.
Beretta Defense Technologies will unveil the Livet, an automated weapon station targeting drone attacks, at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris this June. Featuring eight Benelli shotguns in a remote-controlled turret, it boasts auto-tracking capabilities and rapid response for protecting critical infrastructure.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated on Wednesday before the Paris Court of Appeal that he has “not betrayed the trust of the French people” regarding allegations of Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy faces renewed charges of corruption, campaign financing, and concealment as his appeal progresses.
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