- 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
- Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers to receive £163.5 million
- DHS Secretary Mullin describes Ilhan Omar investigation as a strong case
- German police seize robot after it gropes girl in Cologne incident
- Pedro Sanchez defends Spain’s migration policy amid European criticism
- Israeli settlers attack journalist and burn olive trees in West Bank
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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.
US petrol prices are projected to remain elevated for months following a preliminary deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, with the average price currently at $4.06 per gallon. Supply chain issues, including port bottlenecks and seasonal demand, are expected to delay significant price reductions.
A 28-year-old man was arrested at Cape Town International Airport for attempting to smuggle 150 live scorpions, violating the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape.
In Los Angeles, the Iranian community reacts to Team Melli’s World Cup participation with mixed feelings, amid planned protests against the government. While some view the team as a symbol of the regime, others aim to separate politics from support for the players as they prepare to face New Zealand.
Thousands protested in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit set to commence in Evian-les-Bains, France. Clashes ensued as demonstrators, including militants and environmentalists, confronted police, leading to the use of tear gas and water cannons. Authorities deployed over 13,000 officers for security during the event.
The United States and Iran have finalised an agreement to terminate all military operations, as announced by President Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A signing ceremony is set for June 19 in Switzerland, with discussions preceding the official signing.
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