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Further infant remains found at former Tuam mother-and-baby home

Excavators at the former Tuam mother-and-baby home in County Galway have found 22 more infant remains, taking the total recovered to 99.

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Two people in white excavation/forensic attire. They have blue nets over their hair and are wearing gloves. They are both looking down at a hole in the ground. There are a number of wooden planks and pink stickers around them.

EU seeks deal on Russia sanctions as Greece holds up package

EU diplomats are trying to finalise the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but Greece is holding up agreement. The live blog also tracks developments in Ukraine, Washington, Hungary, France and across Europe.

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A woman with her cat in Pavlohrad after a Russian attack.

Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in Austria

Austria has opened a police station in Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn after years of controversy over the building’s future and fears it could attract neo-Nazi pilgrims.

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Two police officers stand outside a white-washed building with a police sign in German on the wall

More Wildberries sites hit by Ukrainian drones in Russia

Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, injuring 15 people. The attacks came four days after earlier strikes on the retailer's facilities killed eight.

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A fire ball rises above a low, light-coloured building.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed, triggering protests across Ukraine.

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France becomes first European country to ban social media for under-15s

France’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The measure is set to be rolled out in stages from 1 September.

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Emmanuel Macron visits a children's health centre in Paris

Row grows in Ukraine over Syrskyi's future

Protests in Ukraine have intensified over Mykhailo Fedorov's removal as defence minister, with demonstrators also demanding the dismissal of army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

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Side view of Syrsky, who is wearing camouflaged military uniform

Toddler, 3, drowned in Majorca pool on family holiday, inquest hears

A three-year-old girl drowned in a private villa pool near Pollensa, Majorca, during a family holiday. Eleri Ellesmere died in hospital the next day, and a full inquest will be held on 13 April 2027.

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A little girl in a pink coat sits on a wooden bench

AI chatbots give unreliable voting advice in Hungary study

A study by Liberties found ChatGPT and Gemini gave inconsistent, inaccurate voting advice during Hungary’s election, often missing the correct party or suggesting parties not on the ballot.

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A woman inserts her polling card into one of a series of boxes set out in the polling station, as other people walk towards her to cast their own votes

Teyrnged i ddyn 25 oed a fu farw yn ardal y Sioe Fawr

Mae teulu wedi rhoi teyrnged i Dewi Aeron Evans, 25, a fu farw yn ardal y Sioe Fawr yn Llanelwedd nos Sadwrn. Cafodd tri dyn eu harestio ar amheuaeth o droseddau yn ymwneud â chyffuriau.

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Russian attacks on Black Sea cargo ships intensify, killing 10 near Odesa

A Russian strike on a cargo ship near Odesa has killed 10, as attacks on Black Sea merchant vessels intensify and Ukraine vows to improve navigation safety.

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Councillor Warns of Chaos at Blue Flag Shroove Beach Due to Illegal Parking

Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan highlights chaos at Shroove Beach due to illegal parking. Gardaí have seized cars amid safety concerns. Visitors call for better signage and expanded parking to ease congestion and ensure emergency access.

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