A National Park Service report supports President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch near Memorial Bridge, despite acknowledging adverse effects on dozens of Washington's iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument.
A new National Park Service report endorses President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot memorial arch in Washington DC, while acknowledging it will have adverse effects on sightlines to iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
King Charles III announced he will not move into Buckingham Palace after its 10-year, £369 million renovation completes in 2027, ending nearly 200 years of it serving as the monarch's primary residence. Separately, Buckingham Palace released the King's tax details for the first time in modern history, showing he has paid over £13 million ($17 million) in taxes.
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona on June 9, 2026, to celebrate Mass and bless the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, marking the completion of the final tower after 144 years of construction. The milestone comes 100 years after the death of architect Antoni Gaudí.
