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The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops, marking a major rupture in the Catholic Church. A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has killed at least 17 people in the deadliest strike on the Ukrainian capital in months. The US and Iran held separate meetings in Qatar and agreed to continue nuclear talks. Gaza marks 1,000 days of war, with Palestinians facing catastrophic conditions and agonising delays for evacuation.

Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic group, declaring schism

Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic group, declaring schismThe Vatican has declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism, excommunicating its bishops and invalidating its sacraments. The breakaway group had defied multiple warnings from Pope Leo XIV over its rejection of Second Vatican Council reforms. The move represents the most significant rupture in the Catholic Church in decades. The SSPX has disputed the Vatican's authority to take such action, setting the stage for a prolonged canonical battle.

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Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo (CNN)
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments (AP News)
What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV (AP News)
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops (NPR)

Russian missile and drone attack kills 17 in Kyiv

Russian missile and drone attack kills 17 in KyivRussia launched a massive combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and wounding scores more across the Ukrainian capital. The assault, described by officials as one of the largest in months, caused widespread damage to residential areas and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on civilians. Emergency crews continue to search through debris for survivors.

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Russian attack kills at least 17, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital (AP News)
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital (NPR)
At least 17 dead in massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian capital (The Guardian)
Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks (NYT)

At least 13 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv

At least 13 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on KyivAt least 13 people were killed in what Kyiv officials described as the most massive Russian attack on the capital since the war began. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the death toll as rescue operations continued through the night. Zelenskyy warned of the scale of the strike and called for increased international support. The attack has drawn fresh condemnation from world leaders.

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Major Russian attack on Kyiv kills more than a dozen people, mayor says (CNN)
At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’ (Al Jazeera)
At least 13 killed in 'most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv (BBC)

US and Iran hold separate talks in Qatar, agree to continue discussions

US and Iran hold separate talks in Qatar, agree to continue discussionsThe United States and Iran held separate meetings in Doha, Qatar, mediated by Gulf officials, and agreed to continue nuclear discussions. While no breakthrough was announced, both sides characterized the talks as constructive. The meetings are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address Iran's advancing nuclear program. Further rounds of talks are expected in the coming weeks.

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US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions (AP News)
US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next? (Al Jazeera)
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions (NPR)

Gaza marks 1,000 days of war amid catastrophic conditions

Gaza marks 1,000 days of war amid catastrophic conditionsGaza has reached 1,000 days since the outbreak of war, with Palestinians facing an increasingly uncertain future. Evacuation of the wounded remains agonisingly slow, with some receiving calls weeks after a family member's death. Al Jazeera has reported billions flowing between EU institutions and Israel despite ongoing genocide allegations. International pressure for a ceasefire continues to mount with little progress.

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Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war (AP News)
Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide (Al Jazeera)
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation (BBC)