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A priest injured in an attack at a monastery in Poland has publicly urged people not to blame Ukrainians for the incident. His appeal is drawing attention amid concerns that the attack could fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland, where tensions over the war and refugee presence have occasionally flared online and in public debate.

Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, a traditional monarchy in the country's west, is preparing ceremonies to crown its new monarch. The kingdom is one of several traditional royal institutions in Uganda that retain cultural significance despite holding no formal political power. Crowning ceremonies typically draw large crowds of subjects and dignitaries, and attention is focused on the succession and the rituals surrounding it.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature held an event in Monaco focused on the circular economy, publishing its key takeaways under the theme 'Nature by Design'. The messages centre on designing production and consumption systems that reduce waste and work with nature rather than deplete it, reinforcing nature-based approaches as part of the global economic transition.

Researchers at Children's National report that children with chronic kidney disease experience declines in cardiopulmonary fitness early in the course of the disease. The findings suggest reduced exercise capacity may develop well before advanced kidney disease, highlighting the importance of early monitoring and physical activity interventions for affected children.

South Carolina Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who rose to prominence with backing from Donald Trump's MAGA movement, has publicly endorsed a Democratic candidate, according to Votebeat. The endorsement marks a striking break from the conservative base that helped elect her, and it is drawing attention from election watchers and political observers assessing its impact on upcoming races.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, alongside Martins Seguro of Portugal, are set to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The two heads of state will deliver speeches to assembled parliamentarians in Strasbourg, an honour reserved for prominent European leaders on matters of shared concern.

Health experts in Pakistan say as many as 20 million Pakistani women may be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition affecting women's fertility and overall health. The estimate highlights the scale of the condition in Pakistan and renewed calls for awareness, early diagnosis and better access to treatment for women's hormonal health.

Max Verstappen, who drives for the Red Bull Formula 1 team carrying Ford branding, has publicly shared his view on recent changes affecting the Monaco Grand Prix. The circuit, long famous for its glamour but often criticised for limited overtaking, has been the subject of adjustments in recent seasons, and the Dutch champion's stance has drawn attention from motorsport fans.

Simona Ventura is among the names Italians are searching for as attention turns to Rai's dance show Ballando con le Stelle. Rai News has highlighted presenter Francesca Fialdini's comments ahead of the programme, singling out contestants Guerritore, Muti and Finardi as her ones to watch, fuelling wider chatter around the show's cast.

Mona, an AI startup, has raised $3.5 million in new funding, according to a report by FinSMEs. The news has drawn searches around former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who is widely known for backing early-stage artificial intelligence ventures. Details on who led the round or what Mona plans to do with the capital were not provided in the report.

A photographer has shared a picture of a clock in Monte Carlo, Monaco, as part of an ongoing photo suggestion theme centred on clocks. The image is being shared among travel and photography enthusiasts, with participants inviting others to contribute their own clock-themed travel photos under the same challenge.

Personal finance app Monarch has acquired HMBradley, a banking and savings startup, Axios reported in an exclusive. The deal consolidates two players in the crowded personal finance technology space, with Monarch expanding its money management offering as consumers increasingly seek tools for budgeting and saving. Terms of the acquisition were not immediately disclosed.

Researchers are turning to wildlife tracking technology to address long-standing gaps in scientific understanding of monarch butterfly migration. The effort aims to map the insects' routes and behaviour more precisely than traditional tagging methods have allowed. Details about the specific technology, the institutions involved and the study's timeline remain limited, but the work targets one of the best-known yet still incompletely understood migrations in the insect world.

Eastern monarch butterflies are now flying more than 2,000 miles south through the central United States to reach their overwintering grounds in Mexico. NPR reports on a conservation project aimed at supporting the pollinators along their journey, highlighting efforts to protect habitat and migration routes as the species faces ongoing population pressures.

A final score from June 13, 1920, showing the Giants beating the Monarchs 4-3, is being surfaced in MLB's game database. The Monarchs were the famed Kansas City club of the early Negro Leagues era, and the date falls shortly after the Negro National League was founded. Interest centers on the historic matchup itself rather than any current event.

Monaco Cloud is expanding its operations in the Fontvieille district of Monaco while the principality's government works on a strategy for using artificial intelligence across the public sector. The reported link between the infrastructure growth and the planned AI policy suggests Monaco is positioning itself to deploy AI services in government administration.

Digbi Health announced a telehealth platform that combines metabolic, inflammatory and hormonal care in a single precision biology programme. The company says the approach moves away from treating chronic conditions in isolation, instead using personalised data to address overlapping health issues together. The announcement is being carried by international outlets, though detailed reaction from clinicians or patients has so far been limited.

A retrospective clinical audit and practitioner survey published in Cureus examines how age-adjusted D-dimer testing is used in diagnosing suspected pulmonary embolism. The study evaluates whether the adjusted thresholds improve clinical decision-making, a topic of ongoing debate among emergency and internal medicine physicians seeking to reduce unnecessary CT imaging without missing clots.