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Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands gathered in France to warmly welcome Pope Francis, with the Church attributing the enthusiasm to a resurgence of spirituality among the French population.
- An 87-year-old woman in Madrid was evicted after rent increases by an investment firm highlighted Spain's ongoing housing crisis.
- Russia's parliamentary elections are underway under tight Kremlin control, marking the first vote since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Céline Dion made a triumphant return to the stage in Paris after a six-year illness-related hiatus, drawing thousands of emotional fans.
- A tornado struck southwestern France, injuring over 40 people and causing significant damage to homes in affected villages.
