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Jun 10, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV visits Barcelona, inaugurates Sagrada Família's new tower
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona to inaugurate the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família, now the world's tallest church, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death.
Jun 10, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation on multiple charges of rape and sexual abuse after two days in custody in Nanterre.
Jun 10, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
Camille F., an epidemiology doctor, sentenced to twelve years for joining Islamic State
Camille F., an epidemiology doctor, has been sentenced to twelve years in prison by a special assize court in Paris. The court delivered its verdict on Wednesday, June 10, finding that F. had joined the Islamic State (IS) group in 2013, bringing her three children to join her com
Jun 10, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV visits Sagrada Familia, blesses tallest tower
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, celebrating mass and blessing its tallest tower, now the world's highest church. He stated Christians cannot "promote war." This was a key moment in his Spain tour.
Jun 10, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
General killed in Moscow car bomb attack
A general was killed in Moscow on Tuesday, June 9, in a car bomb attack, confirmed by the Kremlin. This is the latest in a series of security breaches targeting high-ranking officials.
Jun 10, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
Funeral held in Kyiv for 12-year-old victim of fatal car crash
A funeral service was held in Kyiv for Hryhoriy Hlushych, a 12-year-old boy who was among four fatalities in a recent car accident caused by a speeding driver in the Solomianskyi district.
Jun 10, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
First convictions in France's 'Dubai papers' tax fraud investigation
The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office has secured its initial convictions in the extensive "Dubai Papers" tax fraud investigation, marking a significant step since the inquiry began in 2019.
Jun 10, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Bill Gates denies knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct
Bill Gates testified before a closed-door US Congressional inquiry, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal behavior and stating he "never mistreated anyone."
Jun 10, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
Backlash grows in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
A growing backlash has emerged in Japan concerning US President Donald Trump's incorporation of popular Japanese anime and manga characters into his social media content, with nearly 20,000 signing a petition.
Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Belfast stabbing suspect charged amid violent anti-immigrant protests
A Sudanese man has been charged in Belfast following a stabbing incident. His court appearance came after violent anti-immigrant protests across the city, where vehicles and houses were set ablaze.
Jun 10, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Hong Kong authorities charge firms and individuals over deadly Wang Fuk fire
Hong Kong authorities have charged two companies and seven individuals with manslaughter and other offenses in connection with the deadly Wang Fuk housing complex fire last November, which killed 168 people.
Jun 10, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences
Naveed Akram, the individual accused in the December Bondi Beach attack, now faces 19 additional charges, bringing his total to 78 counts including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism.
Jun 10, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting
At least 12 people have been killed and nine injured in a mass shooting in an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, according to South African police. A manhunt is underway for over ten suspects.
Jun 10, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Ukrainian media reflects on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical and technology's impact
Ukrainian media explores the philosophical implications of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" for Ukraine, focusing on technology's role in human evolution and the distinction between tools and subjects.
Jun 10, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Model alleges Kanye West choked her on set
Model Jennifer An has alleged that rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, choked her during a 2010 music video shoot, telling the BBC she felt "suffocated, unsure and scared." She is now suing him.
Jun 10, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
Federal judge in Alabama bans nitrogen inhalation as execution method
A federal judge in Alabama has prohibited the state from employing nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method, ruling it unconstitutional and halting a scheduled execution.
Jun 9, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
Belfast protests follow knife attack and far-right calls
Protests in Belfast, Northern Ireland, led to road blockages and vehicle fires on June 9, following a knife attack reportedly involving a Sudanese refugee and subsequent calls for demonstrations.
Jun 9, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna sparks protests and government pressure in France
Public anger has intensified in France following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, leading to widespread protests and increased pressure on the government, particularly Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.
Jun 9, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
Over 300 migrants kidnapped in Libya, threatened with organ removal
Over 300 Iraqi Kurdish migrants en route to the UK were reportedly kidnapped in Libya by a militia, tortured, and threatened with organ removal, with captors demanding a $5,000 ransom per person.
Jun 9, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
Eugène Rwamucyo's genocide complicity conviction re-examined in Paris appeal
Eugène Rwamucyo, previously sentenced to 27 years for complicity in genocide, is undergoing an appeal at the Paris Assize Court, where he continues to deny the charges.