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- Two arrested and charged following Waterford arson attack that killed four
- 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
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A man and woman have been charged in connection with a suspected arson attack in Waterford that resulted in the deaths of four family members.
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.
The US House of Representatives passed a bill penalising universities that boycott Israel, including institutions in the West Bank, in a 237-169 vote. Critics, including rights groups, assert it infringes on free speech. The legislation now requires Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law.
The World Meteorological Organisation forecasts a ‘supersized’ El Niño to peak by February, heightening risks of extreme weather globally, including for the UK.
Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has filed a motion in a US district court seeking the dismissal of drug trafficking charges, citing immunity as a sovereign leader. His lawyer, Barry Pollack, argues that the case tests international law applicability in US courts, claiming Maduro’s actions were part of his official duties.
A ten-sided structure, known as a decagon, has been discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere, marking a significant finding related to the planet’s South Pole.
Young amputees in Gaza, including 24-year-old Shurouq Khaira, face significant mobility challenges amid ongoing violence and a collapsed healthcare system, with around 6,000 amputations reported since the war began. Shurouq awaits prosthetics, struggling with daily tasks while contending with severe trauma and inadequate rehabilitation resources.
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