Pope Leo blesses new tower at Spain’s Sagrada Familia
Pope Leo on Wednesday blessed a giant new tower at Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia Basilica after celebrating mass inside what is now the world’s tallest church. A choir of 600 … Read More
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US tightens pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of more strikes
The United States ramped up pressure on Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump threatening more strikes and the Treasury Department slapping fresh sanctions on entities that it says “have … Read More
Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew
Nasa’s administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the make-up of the space agency’s latest Artemis crew, an all-male group. The nominations have earned criticism that Nasa may have acted in … Read More
Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimised anyone’
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said on Wednesday that he “never victimised anyone”, as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, one … Read More
Elon Musk accused of inflaming tensions in Belfast after knife attack
The use of social media in planning violent protests over the Belfast knife attack has drawn condemnation, with Britain’s ruling Labour Party accusing Elon Musk of stoking divisions. The tech … Read More
US inflation spikes to 3-year high in May as Iran war energy shock persists
US consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, according to official data released on Wednesday, as increased energy prices rippled through the world’s largest economy. The consumer … Read More
Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they seek a shimmering prize whose … Read More
Opinion | EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The European Commission has declared its trade and economic relationship with China “unsustainable”, pointing to a daily trade deficit of €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) and Chinese manufacturing overcapacity that puts … Read More
Belfast anti-immigration violence after knife attack keeps residents on edge
A 30-year-old man from Sudan appeared in a Belfast court on Wednesday charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack that left a victim seriously injured and triggered anti-immigrant violence … Read More
Manhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, police said Wednesday, the latest in such attacks that have shaken the South … Read More