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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.
A British pensioner from Halesowen is among ten hospitalised after being gored during the San Fermin festival’s bull run in Pamplona, Spain.
Russia’s petrol crisis escalates, leading to public unrest at fuel stations and increasing scrutiny of Vladimir Putin’s leadership amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Norway’s World Cup squad returned to a heroes’ welcome in Oslo, with over 100,000 fans attending an open-top bus parade following their quarterfinal exit against England. The team received a water cannon salute and met with King Harald before addressing the gathered supporters. Erling Haaland departed early due to travel delays.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim strikes on US bases in multiple countries in retaliation for American attacks.
The death of Senator Lindsey Graham has reduced the Republican majority in the Senate to 51, complicating efforts to secure military funding and confirm nominees ahead of the midterm elections. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement until a primary is held in August.
A British woman has died as the death toll from southern Spain’s forest fires rises to 13, with additional casualties and 23 people reported missing.
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