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2 Jul 2026, 10:40 GMT 3 sources

The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes after the group, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated bishops without papal consent.

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Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops
2 Jul 2026, 08:56 GMT 2 variants

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck belonging to his parents into a group of monks on a pilgrimage, police said. Eight were killed in the incident and 14 more were hospitalized in Mukdahan province.

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Thailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks
2 Jul 2026, 05:40 GMT 3 variants

A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people and injured dozens of others.

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Hospital fire in northern Germany kills two, injures dozens
2 Jul 2026, 05:40 GMT

A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people and injured dozens of others.

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A fire at a hospital in northern Germany has killed at least two people and injured more than 30 others, officials say
1 Jul 2026, 19:11 GMT 2 variants

Two people were arrested in Manhattan on Wednesday after conducting what appeared to be a daredevil marriage proposal at the very top of the iconic skyscraper.

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2 arrested after apparent Empire State Building proposal
1 Jul 2026, 12:00 GMT 2 variants

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to welcome another non-European participant: Canada. The country's finance minister said it offers "a platform for Canada to shine" at a time of heightened diplomatic tensions.

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Canada to compete in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
1 Jul 2026, 08:57 GMT

An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group has consecrated bishops without papal consent, risking a schism with the church in Rome. Pope Leo had begged the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X to reconsider its plan.

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Rebel Catholic group SSPX defies pope, consecrates bishops
1 Jul 2026, 08:57 GMT 2 variants

An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group has consecrated bishops without papal consent, risking a rupture with the church. The pope had begged it to reconsider its plan.

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Breakaway Catholic group SSPX risks schism with Rome
1 Jul 2026, 08:39 GMT 2 variants

Police have raided DFB offices and city halls in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Meanwhile, Germany’s coalition leaders are meeting to hammer out a reform package. Follow DW for more.

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Police raid German Football Association over alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Follow DW live
1 Jul 2026, 08:01 GMT 2 variants

A Munich court is testing whether Germany's long-running border checks with Austria are a breach of EU law. Meanwhile, Germany’s coalition leaders are meeting to hammer out a reform package. Follow DW for the latest.

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Germany news: Ruling due on Austria border checks
30 Jun 2026, 09:30 GMT 2 variants

Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed he was being detained in Ayodhya as he tried to visit the Ram temple amid an ongoing embezzlement controversy.

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India: Congress' Ajay Rai claims 'arrest' amid Ram temple embezzlement row
30 Jun 2026, 01:21 GMT 2 variants

Vadym Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people were also injured, including a 13-year-old.

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Ukrainian oligarch injured in Monaco blast — report
29 Jun 2026, 11:54 GMT 2 variants

A large police operation is underway in the northern German city following gunfire that left several people dead. Authorities have arrested two suspects.

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Germany: At least 5 killed in shooting in Stade
28 Jun 2026, 16:38 GMT 2 variants

The broadcaster Geo News was handed a 15-day suspension for a documentary that was "liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers," Pakistan's media watchdog said.

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Pakistan's Geo News apologizes for Muharram broadcast
28 Jun 2026, 11:43 GMT 2 variants

Police have urged people to "strictly avoid" the area around the airport in Tomblaine. The plane was reportedly carrying skydivers.

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France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash
28 Jun 2026, 08:23 GMT 2 variants

Security has been high at polling stations as the South Pacific archipelago holds its first provincial elections since 2019. The vote in the French territory was originally set for 2024 but was delayed by violent unrest.

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New Caledonia heads to polls in vote delayed since 2024
27 Jun 2026, 14:51 GMT 2 variants

Thousands of Vespa riders took to Rome's streets to mark Vespa's 80th birthday. The wasp-waisted scooter became a symbol of Italy's rebirth after World War II.

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Rome celebrates 80 years of Italy's iconic Vespa scooter