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Pope Leo XIV will bless the new central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, now the tallest church in the world. The visit marks the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death. The pope is on a week-long trip to Spain, where he has spoken about peace, addressed the Spanish parliament, and celebrated large public masses.
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The Sagrada Familia’s central Jesus Christ tower was completed in February and is 172.5 meters (566 feet) tall.
The height is intentionally shorter than Barcelona’s Montjuic hill out of respect for the natural landmark.
Construction of the church began in 1882 and full completion is expected in about ten years.
Work was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic since tourism, a main funding source, slowed down.
The basilica attracts nearly five million visitors each year, who pay an entrance fee that helps fund the construction.
The pope has called for dialogue instead of war and criticized political polarization.
During his visit, the pope plans to visit a prison and an abbey near Barcelona and later travel to the Canary Islands to focus on immigration issues.
The church’s building board has not set a new completion date after the pandemic, and local residents oppose some planned construction outside the basilica involving demolishing homes.
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Pope Leo XIV will bless the new central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, marking 100 years since the death of its designer, Antoni Gaudí. The pope is visiting Spain, where he has held a large open-air mass and addressed the Spanish parliament, and will also focus on immigration issues during a visit to the Canary Islands.
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Pope Leo XIV will bless the Sagrada Familia's central Jesus Christ tower on June 10, 2026.
The visit coincides with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death.
Gaudí died in 1926 after being hit by a tram while going to pray.
The Sagrada Familia is the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters (566 feet).
The basilica is still unfinished, with full completion expected in about 10 years.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed construction due to a loss of tourism income.
The pope has spoken out against social polarization and called for peaceful dialogue.
After Barcelona, the pope will visit the Canary Islands to address immigration challenges.
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The Trump administration is urging European countries to increase travel restrictions for people coming from African countries affected by Ebola. The U.S. warns that if Europe does not take stronger actions, the U.S. may impose more travel regulations on Europeans, especially during events like the World Cup.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Ebola response efforts.
The U.S. has banned travelers who were in affected African countries in the last three weeks from entering the United States.
Quarantine procedures are being set up for Americans returning from Ebola-hit regions in Africa.
The U.S. has contributed over $200 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Europe has increased its Ebola funding by 16.5 million euros ($19 million), adding to 15 million euros given earlier.
There are few direct daily flights from affected African countries to the U.S., but over 300 direct daily flights between Europe and the U.S.
U.S. officials want Europe to make financial contributions and apply travel restrictions to help stop the spread of Ebola.
The World Cup soccer tournament will take place mainly in the U.S., with concerns about the disease spreading during the event.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries in Estonia to discuss regional security amid recent incidents of Ukrainian drones entering their airspace. Zelenskyy offered to share Ukraine’s drone technology and work together on more cost-effective ways to counter drone threats.
Key Facts
Zelenskyy met Nordic and Baltic leaders in Tallinn, Estonia, during a regional summit.
Ukrainian drones strayed into Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, causing minor incidents.
Ukrainian officials said drones were aimed at Russia but diverted by Russian electronic interference.
Estonia currently holds the rotating presidency of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) grouping.
Estonia and Ukraine agreed to collaborate on cheaper methods to shoot down drones.
NATO fighter jets have shot down drones over Estonia, but this is an expensive approach.
The summit took place during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted over four years.
Leaders also called for increased international support for Ukraine and stronger peace efforts.
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Cuba’s top diplomat to the U.S., Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, said recent U.S. sanctions on Cuban leaders and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are being used by President Trump’s administration as a reason to seek support for possible military action. She emphasized that Cuba does not want conflict but will strongly resist any attack.
Key Facts
The U.S. recently sanctioned Cuban government leaders, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted on charges related to a 1996 incident involving civilian planes.
Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera called the sanctions a “pretext” to make Americans see Cuba as a threat.
Cuba’s diplomat described the situation as a “war without bombs,” showing tensions but no open conflict.
She stated Cuba wants no confrontation but will defend the country and its leaders if attacked.
The sanctions and indictment are seen by some as similar to U.S. actions that led to intervention in Venezuela earlier.
Raúl Castro is described by Cuban officials as a “sacred” symbol of the Cuban revolution.
The U.S. Treasury Department recently added new sanctions targeting Cuban leaders.
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Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 people in a December attack at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach, has been charged with 19 more offences. He already faces 59 charges including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism-related offences.
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Naveed Akram is 24 years old.
He is accused of killing 15 people during an attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025.
Akram initially faced 59 charges: 15 for murder, 40 for attempted murder, and 1 for committing a terrorist act.
In April, 19 new charges were added but recently confirmed publicly.
The new charges include shooting at people with intent to murder, firing a gun to avoid arrest, and causing serious injury with intent to kill.
Akram has appeared in court multiple times but has not yet entered a plea.
His father, Sajid Akram (50), who was also involved in the shooting, was killed by police at the scene.
The attack triggered a royal commission to investigate antisemitism in Australia.
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NASA announced the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, which will be a crewed spaceflight. The crew members talked about their selection and mission plans in an interview with CBS News.
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NASA revealed the Artemis III crew on Tuesday.
The astronauts chosen are Randy "Komrade" Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Frank Rubio (mission specialist), and Andre Douglas (mission specialist).
Artemis III is a mission planned to send humans to space.
The crew members shared their experiences and thoughts in an interview with CBS News reporter Mark Strassmann.
Artemis missions aim to explore the Moon and beyond.
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Brazilian police stopped 108 Cuban people being smuggled into Brazil in one day. This event is part of a growing number of Cubans trying to enter Brazil due to worsening conditions in Cuba and stricter U.S. sanctions.
Key Facts
Brazilian police called the operation a “rescue” against human smuggling and irregular migration.
The incident happened in Roraima, a northern Brazilian state near the borders with Guyana and Venezuela.
Many Cubans use Guyana as a way to enter Brazil.
Over half of Cuban immigrants in Brazil live in Roraima or nearby Amapa state.
Cuba faces a humanitarian crisis caused in part by a U.S. fuel blockade stopping most foreign oil deliveries since January.
The blockade has caused power blackouts and shortages of food and medicine in Cuba.
Since early 2024, Brazilian police “rescued” about 297 migrants in Roraima, mostly Cubans.
Five human smugglers, called “coyotes,” were arrested during these recent police actions.
Cuban asylum applications in Brazil have risen sharply, surpassing those from Venezuelans, with over 40,000 requests made in 2025.
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Maine voters are finishing their primary day while dealing with scandals involving Graham Platner. Meanwhile, the United States has launched strikes in response to actions by Iran.
Key Facts
Maine is holding primary elections where voters are making their choices.
Graham Platner is involved in scandals affecting the primary.
The U.S. has carried out retaliatory airstrikes against Iran.
These strikes are a response to Iranian activities or attacks.
The news is part of a CBS segment called "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The information was shared on June 9.
The focus is both on U.S. domestic political events and international military actions.
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Thousands of men in England with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be offered a new type of precise radiotherapy called SABR. This treatment reduces the number of sessions from 20 to five, aiming to target the cancer more effectively with fewer side effects.
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SABR stands for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy and delivers a focused, high-powered radiation beam.
The treatment is already used for some lung and brain cancers but is now available for certain prostate cancer patients outside of trials.
About 17,500 men diagnosed yearly in England have low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer; around 3,500 are expected to choose SABR.
SABR cuts the number of radiotherapy sessions from 20 to five, helping patients recover faster.
The NHS expects all 48 radiotherapy centers in England to offer SABR within weeks.
Side effects are often reduced because SABR limits damage to healthy cells around the tumor.
Trials are ongoing to see if SABR can help patients with high-risk prostate cancer.
Patients like Edwin Lambert report fewer severe side effects and a quicker return to normal activities after SABR.
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The US military started strikes against Iran in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter. The US Central Command called these attacks "self-defence" actions and blamed Iran for the helicopter incident.
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The US military launched strikes against Iran.
These strikes were described as "self-defence" by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter.
CENTCOM holds Iran responsible for the helicopter being downed.
The news was reported from the White House by Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher.
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Authorities in western Afghanistan stopped a protest where people were demonstrating against the arrest of more than a dozen women for breaking dress code rules. Police fired shots during the protest, injuring at least three people.
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Protesters gathered in western Afghanistan to oppose the detention of women over dress code rules.
More than a dozen women were arrested for violating dress codes.
Police opened fire on the protesters.
At least three people were wounded in the shooting.
The protest was forcibly stopped by authorities.
Eyewitnesses reported the police action during the event.
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There has been violence in Belfast after a knife attack by a Sudanese man who was granted asylum in the UK. Police and leaders are calling for calm amid fears of more unrest in other UK cities. Separately, President Donald Trump has promised a response to Iran after an American helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Facts
A 30-year-old Sudanese man attacked people with a knife in Belfast and was charged with attempted murder.
The attacker arrived in the UK via Paris and Dublin and was granted asylum in 2023.
Police say the attacker was not known to security services before the attack.
Crowds in Belfast set buses on fire and blocked roads after the knife attack.
Officials are asking people not to protest to avoid more violence.
President Donald Trump vowed a response to Iran after a US helicopter was hit by a drone near a key water route.
A new law banning sex-based harassment was used for the first time to arrest a man on a train near London.
A Somali football referee was denied entry to the US despite having a visa, causing anger in the football community.
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast that seriously injured another man. Following the attack, violent protests broke out across the city and nearby areas, with fires and damage to property reported, leading to a strong police and emergency response.
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A 30-year-old Sudanese man is charged with attempted murder, possession of a blade in public, and threats to kill.
The knife attack happened around 10:30 PM on Monday in north Belfast, seriously injuring a man in his 40s.
Violent protests followed the attack, with fires set to houses, cars, bins, and a bus in Belfast and nearby towns.
Public transport services in Belfast were suspended due to safety concerns.
Police called for calm and increased their presence to manage ongoing disruptions.
Some protests were peaceful, but many turned violent with masked individuals damaging property and confronting police.
Community leaders and officials condemned the violence and urged peaceful responses.
Emergency services continue to monitor and respond to incidents related to the disorder.
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Mohammed Dewji is a Tanzanian businessman who became one of Africa’s youngest billionaires through his family’s company, which works in industries like textiles and food products. He has promised to give away at least half of his wealth to charity and believes wealthy people should help others.
Key Facts
Mohammed Dewji runs a large family business in East Africa involved in making textiles, flour, drinks, and cooking oils.
His family’s company was started by his grandparents and grew under his father in the 1970s.
Africa had no billionaires 25 years ago; now, there are 23 billionaires on the continent.
Combined, these African billionaires have wealth exceeding 100 billion US dollars.
Dewji signed the Giving Pledge in 2016, which means he will donate at least half of his fortune to good causes.
He says it is important for billionaires to act responsibly and give back to society.
The interview with Dewji was part of a BBC World Service program called The Interview.
The show features global figures and airs as a podcast and radio episode several times a week.
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The U.S. military conducted new strikes in Iran after Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter. The helicopter crew was rescued safely using an American drone boat.
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Iran downed a U.S. Apache helicopter.
The U.S. military responded with new strikes in Iran.
The helicopter crew survived and was rescued.
Rescuers used an American drone boat to save the crew.
The incident occurred just before this report.
The U.S. military confirmed these actions publicly.
The rescue was featured in a CBS News report by Charlie D’Agata.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke at a prayer vigil in Barcelona about the growing problems of depression and domestic violence. He urged public health systems to focus more on mental health and called on society to address abuse and violence, especially against women.
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Pope Leo XIV held a prayer vigil in Barcelona on June 9, 2026.
He listened to young people sharing emotional stories, including a woman who survived a suicide attempt.
The pope said mental health issues like depression are widespread but often invisible.
He warned that modern societies put pressure on people, harming their mental health.
The pope highlighted problems of domestic violence and abuse in families, pointing out violence against women can lead to femicide (killing of women due to gender violence).
He encouraged everyone to act personally and as a society to fix these issues.
During his visit, the pope also blessed the Sagrada Familia's new tower and held large public masses.
He plans to visit the Canary Islands to meet migrants and honor those who died trying to reach the islands.
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A group of UK MPs say David Lammy’s plan to change how some criminal trials work could hurt trust between the black community and the justice system. The plan would remove the right for some defendants to choose a jury trial, which black defendants are more likely to want. The MPs also highlight very low numbers of black judges in higher courts.
Key Facts
David Lammy, UK deputy prime minister and justice secretary, plans to remove the right to choose a jury trial in certain mid-level criminal cases.
Black defendants in England and Wales choose jury trials more often than other groups (26% vs. 15% for white defendants).
MPs warn this change could increase mistrust in the justice system among the black community and other groups.
Only 1% of crown court judges are black, a figure unchanged since 2015.
MPs call for the government to set a clear national goal to increase black representation among senior judges by 2035.
The planned reforms would shift thousands of trials away from juries to judges and magistrates.
The magistrates’ court system may not be ready for the extra cases, with recruitment and retention challenges.
Some MPs and lawyers oppose the changes, worrying about fairness and court capacity.
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