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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
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- Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five-day tenure
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- Tirana to see ‘floating’ skyscraper and public park development
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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 death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 5,000, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirming 5,069 fatalities, primarily in La Guaira. As recovery efforts continue, approximately 20,000 people remain displaced. Concurrently, the IMF has released $346 million in emergency funds for humanitarian aid.
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Israeli forces have intensified operations in the Jordan Valley, damaging Palestinian farms and isolating communities with the construction of the ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier. Land seizures have escalated, disrupting access to water and resources, significantly impacting local agricultural production and livelihoods.
Seven Greek islands, including Astypalaia, declare drought conditions and rely on bottled water, prompting hotel owners to incentivise guests to save water.
Budget airlines increase flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, amid controversial tourism development that challenges international law and local sovereignty issues.
A 17-year-old boy from Hampton, London, drowned while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip, with investigations ongoing, according to police.
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