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Mapping Iran’s Ali Khamenei funeral: Where mourners will gather each day
Funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq.…
Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.…
Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Military command issues threat a day after Qatari mediators hailed 'positive progress' in indirect US-Iranian talks.…
Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid
Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.…
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.…
Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Police put up barricades outside the Madison Square Garden arena as celebrities made their way inside for the start of Swift and Kelce's rumoured wedd…
Iran war live: Tehran slams US before huge funeral for Ali Khamenei
Lebanon's Health Ministry says at least 4,298 people have been killed and 12,196 injured in Israeli attacks since March.…
'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'
Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.…
Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.…
‘Vanishingly rare’ copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
One of 11 surviving copies of ‘Exeter printing’ and only one known outside US was taken from American privateer shipFor Michael Scurr, a volunteer at …
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.…
Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
San Francisco jury fails to reach verdict on more serious felony conspiracy charge over April 2024 demonstrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
Dangerous US heatwave looms over 4 July holiday, World Cup and Swift wedding
The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches tak…
UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over the funding gap and whether Burnham was blindsided.…
Fears of new massacre in Sudan’s el-Obeid: What do we know?
As RSF troops besiege el-Obeid, 500,000 civilians face mass atrocities amid drone strikes and a stalled peace process.…
The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader
An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.…
How young fans and parents will tackle England's early morning World Cup clash
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.…
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.…
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.…
What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?
The blast near Damascus's main courthouse killed five and wounded 16 as Syria's new state battles to enforce security.…
How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances
Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.…
Rally for Luxembourg teacher fired over pro-Gaza posts
Students and supporters of a Luxembourg teacher fired over social media posts held a demonstration for her this week.…
German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of 'war crime' and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.…
Man accused of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia murder paid hitmen’s legal fees, court hears
Yorgen Fenech said to have spent €400,000 on fees for men convicted of car bombing that killed investigative journalistA businessman accused of commis…
Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "…
‘Collateral damage’: 73 Palestinian children Israel shot in the head
Israel has rejected a UN Commission report that says its army deliberately targets Palestinian children.…
Why is Prada facing pro-Israeli backlash?
Prada is facing boycott calls after appointing Palestinian singer Saint Levant as a brand ambassador.…
Into the Darkness
Fault Lines investigates allegations of systematic torture of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israeli custody.…
Australians have more negative view of Israel than of China, Guardian Essential poll finds
Poll also finds perception of Donald Trump has soured since his re-election, with fewer than a third of respondents viewing him positivelyGet our brea…
AFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF
Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military…