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Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
A 55.6-meter statue of the Virgin Mary was inaugurated in a Polish village, believed to be Europe’s tallest religious monument. The ceremony drew hundreds of attendees including former Polish president and anti-communist leader Lech Walesa.
Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims
The Metropolitan Police apologized for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims in a group message about its investigation, attributing the incident to human error.
Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
The Trump administration issued a memorandum authorizing private U.S. companies to conduct authorized cyber operations against foreign cybercriminals, marking a significant shift from traditional government-led operations.
Belgian firefighters battle blaze tearing through nature reserve
Belgian firefighters battled Europe’s largest wildfire at the country’s biggest nature reserve on Saturday, with two villages evacuated as flames consumed portions of the High Fens park.
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta – reports
Moroccan authorities detained over 100 migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, days after security was heightened following a massive influx that occurred earlier this month.
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran claims Qatar is holding three pilots captured after fighter jets were downed during military operations, demanding their release. Qatar denies the allegations and says it acted lawfully in defending its airspace.
Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
Berkshire Hathaway expanded its Alphabet stake to roughly 106 million shares valued at $37.76 billion and increased homebuilder investments during the second quarter, while reducing financial sector holdings.
Australian state to begin gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will launch a gun buyback program later this year, offering up to AUS$1,000 for firearms following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people.
Make it 17 straight! Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins in welterweight title defense
Islam Makhachev set a UFC record with his 17th consecutive victory, successfully defending his welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
Miami to decide fate of stunning stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played
Miami voters will decide whether to allow private partnership to restore the deteriorating Miami Marine Stadium, a 1963 Brutalist architectural masterpiece that closed after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Athens is cleaning its all-marble Olympic stadium for the first time in more than a century
Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium, made entirely of white marble and built for the 1896 Olympics, is undergoing its first systematic cleaning in more than a century to restore its original brilliance.
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi will meet Australian counterpart Richard Marles this week, the highest-level engagement following controversy over Prime Minister Albanese’s comments regarding melons gifted by Japan’s PM.
US top Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier, and other Mideast news
The top U.S. Middle East commander visited the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea during a regional tour, while Israel conducted strikes targeting Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon and Hamas held ceasefire discussions in Cairo.
Five killed as Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine
At least five people were killed and more than 10 injured in Ukraine following Russian drone and missile strikes on multiple cities, according to officials.
Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Researchers and the Samish Indian Nation released 20 lab-bred sunflower stars into the Pacific Ocean, attempting to restore a species devastated by a bacterial wasting disease that killed billions.
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
Israeli settlers besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, cutting water and electricity for five days. The incident prompted a rare rebuke from the U.S. ambassador, who labeled the settlers as “terrorists.”
Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer
An 18-year-old Belgian student discovered approximately €9 million in gold while excavating a sewer system at a former brewery site, finding coins, nuggets, and bullion bars hidden in a bricked cellar wall.
What it was like in the courtroom as Mangione pleaded guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, marking the first time he publicly admitted to the killing.
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Via: Raiser & Kenniff Criminal Defense