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1. Pope Leo XIV’s visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, in photos

   Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain has brought him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

2. What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

   Chinese leader Xi Jinping is traveling to North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy anchored by closer ties with his country’s former Cold War allies

3. From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

   U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

4. ‘Shameless’ Taliban enlist Russian help in repairing military hardware left by fleeing Soviets

   Agreement signed at International Security Forum in Moscow set to bolster Taliban’s military strength

5. Shooting near Ohio festival injures 12 - including 2 critically - as suspects remain at large, police say

   The victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, officials said

6. Paxton backs down after lawsuit to stop ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ - but claims victory anyway

   The city and event organizers say they were already complying with the law by the time the Texas official launched his now-dropped suit

7. French villagers say non merci to Hegseth during controversial D-Day visit

   Locals called out Hegseth’s past criticisms of allied countries in Europe

8. North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an 'anachronistic dreams'

   The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U_S_ push for denuclearization of North Korea “anachronistic dreams."

9. How to visit one of the seven wonders of the world in 2026

   This is how to visit all seven modern wonders of the world – from monumental landmarks to great feats of innovation and cultural heritage

10. Knicks warn of enhanced security measures for fans with Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals

    The New York Knicks are warning fans to bring as little as possible to Game 3 of the NBA Finals and encouraging them to arrive at least two hours before tipoff as part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending the game