Pope Leo wades into Spain's culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona

June 9, 2026 · The Independent

GSK to buy US lung cancer drug specialist Nuvalent for £8bn
The acquisition is thought to be GSK’s biggest deal in more than a decade.
Popular beach left covered in thousands of squid after ‘mass spawning die-off’
Popular beach left covered in thousands of squid after ‘mass spawning die-off’
Boy, 16, who died in popular lake during Bank Holiday heatwave could not swim, inquest hears
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Chief International Criminal Court prosecutor suspended amid sexual misconduct inquiry
The British lawyer is the first ICC prosecutor to be formally suspended from his role by the court's oversight body
Trump picks Blanche as attorney general
Rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight.