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Monks punished after consecrating bishop without Pope's approval

A group of rebel monks on Papa Stronsay has been punished by the Catholic Church after consecrating their leader, Father Michael Mary, as bishop without the Pope's approval.

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Last chance to apply for Jersey school cost help

Families in Jersey have until Friday 31 July to apply for the Back to School Bonus, which offers up to £150 for school essentials.

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Man dies in e-scooter crash with car in County Meath

A man riding an e-scooter died after a collision with a car on the Kentstown Road in Navan, County Meath, at about 01:45 on Sunday.

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What we know about the Berlin Pride vehicle attack

One woman was killed and 16 others injured after a car hit crowds at a Berlin Pride event. Police are searching for 21-year-old Abdul B., who is thought to remain at large.

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France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as 55,000 more evacuated

France evacuated another 55,000 people from six towns as wildfires intensified near Bordeaux, while Spain also faced new evacuations and rising temperatures.

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WW2 soldier's cigarette case returned to daughter he never met

A World War Two soldier's silver cigarette case, found in the Netherlands 82 years after his death, was returned to his daughter Diane Owen at a ceremony in Brecon, Powys.

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One killed, 15 injured as van hits crowd at Berlin Pride

A van drove into a crowd at Berlin’s annual LGBTQ+ pride parade on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring about 15. Police cancelled the event and searched for the suspect.

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Several injured after vehicle drives into crowd at Berlin LGBT event

Several people were injured at a Berlin LGBT event after reports a vehicle drove into a crowd. Police said a manhunt is under way and the annual Christopher Street Day has been cancelled.

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Man charged over bomb found in car near Republic of Ireland border

A man in his 40s has been charged after a bomb was discovered in a car stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross on Wednesday.

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Cairngorm residents say wildfire response was too slow

Residents in the Cairngorms have criticised the response to a wildfire burning for 10 days, saying evacuations came too late as authorities declared a major incident and expanded firefighting efforts.

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Tourists describe frantic escape as wildfires spread in France and Spain

Tourists and residents have described evacuations, smoke and fast-moving flames as wildfires in south-west France and central Spain displaced more than 220,000 people.

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Orkney monks consecrate bishop without papal approval

An Orkney Catholic order has consecrated its superior as a bishop without papal approval, prompting condemnation from the Diocese of Aberdeen and scrutiny from the Vatican.

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