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A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he was locked for nearly 18 months. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz detailed the boy’s horrific condition, prompting charges against his father and partner. The investigation continues.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israel war on Iran, labelling the “delusion of omnipotence” as dangerous during a prayer in St. Peter’s Basilica. He urged political leaders to prioritise peace processes, denouncing the use of religion to justify violence and calling for an end to war.
A cyclist in Hanoi narrowly avoided a train collision after breaching a safety barrier while on his phone. The incident, caught on CCTV, left him thrown to the ground, but he was able to get back on his feet and ride away. Authorities plan to raise fines for such violations.
Kelvin Kiptum, the world record holder for the men’s marathon from Kenya, tragically passed away in a car accident in his home country at the age of 24.
The accident occurred on a road in western Kenya on Sunday, claiming the lives of Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana from Rwanda.
Kiptum rose to prominence in 2023 as a formidable competitor to fellow Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge.
Finland’s former conservative Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, has won the presidential election held on Sunday, according to final results.
Stubb secured 51.6% of the vote, defeating his Green Party rival, Pekka Haavisto, the former foreign minister, who had 48.4%. Haavisto has conceded defeat.
This election marks Finland’s first since joining the NATO military alliance.
Israel rescued two male hostages in a raid in Rafah amid reports of Israeli airstrikes hit the southern Gazan city of Rafah.
The Israeli military confirms the men are in “good medical condition.” The international community – including the UK – had warned about Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah.
Earlier, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said Rafah was under attack, with a number of deaths reported. 1.5 million people are sheltering in the southern city.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi Ukraine’s president has sacked Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander-in-chief of…
Boat sinks off Tunisia with more than 40 Sudanese on board A Tunisian official has…
Votes are currently being counted following yesterday’s general election in Pakistan, which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone and internet services and violent unrest. Many analysts consider this to be among Pakistan’s least credible elections, and the release of results has been notably sluggish compared to previous votes.
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