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Interpol has identified 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasiia Berezovska as the primary suspect in a bombing in Monaco that injured construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family. Authorities seek her arrest based on charges of attempted murder and using an explosive device, with an investigation into potential accomplices ongoing.

A Ukrainian woman is suspected of detonating a bomb that injured a billionaire and his family in Monaco, with Interpol set to issue a Most Wanted red notice.

Temperatures across Europe have reached unprecedented levels this summer, with heatwaves contributing to illness and infrastructure failures. In France, an average temperature of 29.8C led to an estimated 1,000 excess deaths. Experts predict such extremes may become the norm, influenced by climate change and historical emissions.

Russia’s shadow fleet has launched hundreds of drones across Britain and Europe, targeting key sites including airports and military bases, according to a report.

Detectives are investigating potential connections between the murder of Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla and three other bodies found in suitcases in Pattaya.

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The Vatican officially excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St. Pius X for maintaining schismatic positions. This action reaffirms the Church’s stance against this ultra-conservative group, which has long rejected the authority of the Vatican. The decision is part of a broader effort to address ongoing theological disputes.

In contrasting frames, CNN reported “Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo,” focusing on the group’s defiance and its break from the Church. Conversely, CBS News stated “Catholic Church says 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society excommunicated as decades-old feud reopens,” emphasising the longstanding conflict rather than recent events. This highlights differing angles on the same core issue: the Church’s response to persistent theological dissent.

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A late penalty awarded to Belgium following a VAR review ended Senegal’s World Cup campaign, resulting in a 3-2 defeat after leading 2-0. The decision drew widespread criticism, with analysts arguing the challenge did not warrant VAR intervention and questioning the integrity of the match.

Archaeologists at an excavation in biblical Shiloh, West Bank, have uncovered a structure that may reveal insights into the Ark of the Covenant’s historical context.

The US State Department has classified Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as a foreign “terrorist organisation,” imposing sanctions due to their alleged attacks on civilians and officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the gang’s designation aligns with efforts to combat organised crime in Latin America.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, resulting in one fatality and 13 injuries, while the cause remains undisclosed amid restricted access to incident footage.