Pope Leo XIV deplaned in Tenerife, Spain after an in-flight aircraft issue, according to the captain.

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.

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President Trump threatens further military action in Iran; chaos erupts after the Knicks’ big win with dozens arrested outside Madison Square Garden; Severe storms threaten 100 million people from the Midwest to the Northeast; violent protests continue in Northern Ireland following a stabbing attack; and a beer company scales new heights with an ultra-tall World Cup can; plus Patrick Mahomes becomes the NFL’s first half-billion-dollar player with a record-breaking deal.

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A UFC fight is planned on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, on President Trump’s 80th birthday.

A federal lawsuit tried to stop it — calling the event “deeply corrupt.” Now, a federal judge has rejected that request.

ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the backlash.

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El Nino has officially returned and will likely influence weather across the globe over the coming months. ABC News’ Ginger Zee has more.

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President Trump said he has “cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran” Thursday evening based on discussions with Iran that have been approved by “the highest level of Iranian leadership.”

ABC News’ Karen Travers has the latest.

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