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.
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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.
Sri Lanka Minister Says Ex-Spy Chief Orchestrated Easter Bombings
A Sri Lankan minister publicly accused former intelligence chief Sisira Mendis of orchestrating the 2019 Easter bombings — reigniting demands for accountability.
Xi's Pyongyang Visit Signals China-North Korea Alignment
Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang and joint monument unveiling signals deepening China-North Korea alignment as the Korean War enters its third year.
Columnist Warns Japan's Taisho Period, Not Weimar, Is the Template
A Tokyo columnist argues Japan's Taisho democracy collapse — not Weimar — is the accurate template for understanding modern democratic erosion.