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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.
Wildfires in southern Spain have resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including a British man who died while speaking to his wife during the evacuation.
Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74, confirmed by the Amiri Diwan. Ruling from 1995 to 2013, he was instrumental in transforming Qatar into a significant global player, particularly as the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas.
US President Donald Trump announced the continuation of talks with Iran amidst renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the ceasefire is over after recent clashes.
Indiana man Christopher Peden, 36, faces felony arson charges after allegedly severing his own genitals and setting fire to his mother’s garage.
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa, has died after competing in three matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African Football Players Union confirmed his passing, stating it is a significant loss to both his family and the football community. No cause of death has been disclosed.
Police renew appeal for information on the 1987 murder of Antoinette Smith, who vanished after a David Bowie concert in Co Meath, as families seek answers.
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