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- Pope Francis recovers after lung surgery at Gemelli hospital in Rome
- Federal IVF programme aimed at unifying diverse approaches, experts say
- Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five-day tenure
- Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies
- London Underground closures this weekend affect Piccadilly, District and Overground lines
- Tirana to see ‘floating’ skyscraper and public park development
- Pope Leo XIV urges Vladimir Putin to ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine
- Southern California wildfire damages homes and forces evacuations in Orange County
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Tirana is set to see a transformation with the proposed Tirana Fountain Plaza, a cloud-shaped skyscraper featuring residential, commercial, and cultural spaces.
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, has destroyed at least six homes and prompted evacuation orders for 6,000 residences, as it spreads to 231 hectares, fuelled by intense temperatures and winds. Firefighters are actively combating the flames while evacuation shelters have been established.
Police in Cologne have confiscated a robot after it made sexual gestures towards a 16-year-old girl during a night out, leading to two arrests.
An Amazon Boeing 767 cargo plane has crashed near Miami International Airport, resulting in at least five fatalities and multiple injuries.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, spoke at the Annual Islamic Society Conference, addressing Muslim American identity and Islamophobia. He highlighted common concerns, urging focus on domestic issues over foreign wars. El-Sayed also announced two upcoming televised debates against Republican Mike Rogers.
Germany attributes a drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month to Russia, leading to increased diplomatic tensions and the closure of its consulate in Bonn.
Campaigners highlight Plastic Overshoot Day, warning that global plastic waste now exceeds management capacity, with the UK mismanaging over 317,000 tonnes.
Flights at Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have been suspended following volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau, over 150km away. Eruptive activity, including two recent eruptions, prompted the suspension, affecting numerous flights, including international services. Safety assessments will continue amid the disruption.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death over drug manufacturing and trafficking charges, alongside 11 co-defendants in a major criminal case.
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