Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates Sagrada Família Tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV consecrated the Tower of the Virgin Mary at the Sagrada Família — the first new tower in 132 years of construction.
Charles Ashford
Bureau: London
Police Use Water Cannons as Belfast Anti-Migrant Riots Enter Day Two
Belfast anti-migrant riots entered a second night with water cannons deployed — the worst disorder in Northern Ireland since 2023.
Iran's Military Declares Full Hormuz Closure After US Strikes
Iran declared a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US Tomahawk barrage — only 4-6 ships are now passing daily through a channel that handled 20% of global oil.
UK Defence Secretary Quits Over Starmer Spending
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps resigned over Starmer's spending priorities — a domestic political crisis unfolding against the backdrop of a global military escalation.
Pope Leo XIV Visits Spanish Prison During Papal Trip
X sees the visit as Pope Leo defining his papacy through action; MSM covers it as a pastoral gesture.