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Jun 8, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual assault allegations
International Criminal Court Prosecutor General Karim Khan has been suspended from his duties on June 8 following allegations of sexual assault by a team member, a decision made by the ICC Assembly's Bureau.
Jun 7, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass for over 1.2 million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid on Sunday, June 7, attended by over 1.2 million people, including King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. This followed a Saturday evening vigil with 600,000 participants.
Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV leads mass for over a million in Madrid
Over one million worshippers gathered in Madrid for an open-air mass led by Pope Leo XIV, marking the largest event of his week-long visit to Spain. The faithful filled Cibeles Square and surrounding streets, enthusiastically greeting the Pontiff.
Jun 7, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
Lviv hosts second 'LvivPride' event advocating for LGBTQ+ rights
Lviv, Ukraine – The city of Lviv recently hosted its second 'LvivPride' human rights event, where participants advocated for the legal recognition of LGBTQ+ families through civil partnerships and the withdrawal of a proposed new Civil Code.
Jun 7, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Pope Leo XIV holds open-air mass for over a million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, attracting over a million people, according to Vatican figures. The event was a central part of the pontiff's three-day official visit.
Jun 7, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
Ukrainian media highlights concerns over pseudo-science in academic journals
A Ukrainian news outlet has highlighted concerns regarding pseudo-science in academic publishing, citing a 2019 article on "non-epistemic generative aesthetics" by Anastasiia Krutienko as an example of an industry profiting from simulated research.
Jun 7, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Sagrada Familia organist to direct music for papal mass
Juan de la Rubia, the acclaimed organist of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, will direct music for a special mass during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. An internationally recognized musician, de la Rubia also holds a pilot's license.
Jun 7, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja celebrates five decades of musical influence
Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja, known as "the Maestro," marks five decades in music, having scored over 1,000 films in nine languages and transformed Tamil film music since his 1976 debut.
Jun 7, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
Le Monde reports Israel protects Syrian drug traffickers' last bastion
Le Monde alleges Israel is protecting a drug trafficking stronghold in Syria, linking it to Prime Minister Netanyahu's reported regret over Bashar al-Assad's departure and the 1974 ceasefire agreement concerning the Golan Heights.
Jun 7, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
Pope Leo XIV begins seven-day visit to Spain
Pope Leo XIV has begun a seven-day visit to Spain, his first since 2011, meeting Catholic youth in Madrid and scheduled to address parliament and meet migrant aid groups and sexual assault victims.
Jun 6, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
US congressional staffer charged over weapon in Capitol
A chief of staff for a Republican Representative from Texas has been charged in connection with bringing a weapon into the U.S. Capitol building, prompting legal proceedings and raising security concerns.
Jun 4, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
Ukrainian authorities pursue various criminal cases nationwide
Ukrainian authorities are prosecuting a range of criminal cases, including treason allegations against an MP and a former official, illegal conscript transfers, drug dealing, and a fatal traffic accident.
Jun 4, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Ukrainian authorities uncover multiple alleged schemes related to military service
Ukrainian law enforcement has uncovered several alleged schemes involving military service and conscription, including TCC officials altering data, a father-son duo facilitating illegal border crossings, and a serviceman extorting money for transfers.
Jun 4, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Czech police confirm Russian Orthodox metropolitan transported cocaine
Czech police confirmed that Metropolitan Hilarion of the Russian Orthodox Church was transporting cocaine when detained on May 24. Forensic analysis identified the "white substance" found with him as cocaine. He is reportedly now in Moscow.
Jun 4, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Lviv observes day of remembrance amid various incidents including a fatal fire and an arrest
Lviv held a day of remembrance for 705 children killed in the war on June 4. The city also saw a fatal house fire, a child hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning, and a surgeon arrested on bribery charges.
Jun 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Lebanese artist Walid Sadek reflects on civil war experience
Lebanese artist and writer Walid Sadek, born in Beirut in 1966, explores the civil war's impact through his art. A professor at AUB, his work has been exhibited internationally, and he is quoted on the burden of war.
Jun 4, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
French woman tried for attempting to kill ISIS husband in Syria
Vanessa B. is on trial in France for attempting to kill her ISIS husband in Syria in 2014, a case that underscores the French justice system's stringent approach to prosecuting female returnees from the Islamic State.
Jun 4, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
Protests erupt in UK over police handling of teenager's death
Protests have erupted in Southampton, UK, following public outrage over the police's handling of the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed by officers while dying.
Jun 3, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with ballistic missile
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district on the evening of June 3. Authorities reported no immediate information regarding casualties.
Jun 3, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Cherkasy court seizes historic House with Griffins
A court in Cherkasy, Ukraine, has ordered the seizure of the historic House with Griffins. The building, a recognized cultural heritage object, is material evidence in criminal proceedings, prompting local resident protests.