Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated into direct military strikes following the downing of a US helicopter and stalled peace negotiations, threatening stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup faces intense scrutiny over exclusionary visa policies and prohibitive ticket costs that have marginalized local fans. In Washington, Bill Gates addressed a congressional committee regarding his historical ties to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that he never witnessed criminal activity. Northern Ireland remains gripped by violent anti-migrant riots in Belfast, where rioters have targeted asylum seeker housing, forcing families to flee. Concurrently, Nigeria has initiated the repatriation of its citizens from South Africa due to widespread xenophobic attacks. Finally, the completion of the Sagrada Familia’s highest spire in Barcelona was marked by a papal blessing, representing a major architectural milestone for the iconic basilica.
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