- Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran for Khamenei’s Six-Day Funeral WSJ
- Live updates: Crowds gather in Iran for dayslong funeral and public mourning for slain supreme leader CNN
- In Tehran, huge throngs mourn assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei The Washington Post
- Khamenei’s funeral masks a battle for Iran’s soul The Telegraph
- President Trump declares Iran is 'dying to settle' amid peace talks Fox News
At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health.
Three children dead after boat capsizes during storm in Wisconsin
Officials rescued seven other people after a sudden storm led to a boat sinking on Geneva Lake
Three children died after a boat capsized on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake during inclement weather on the eve of the US’s semiquincentennial celebrations, and seven other people had to be rescued by emergency responders, according to officials.
A recreational motor boat with 10 passengers, including four children, sank on Friday afternoon as the boat “attempted to navigate to safety as weather conditions deteriorated” amid an intense, sudden storm, the city of Lake Geneva police department said in a statement.
Continue reading...Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert – CNN
Dubois Military Museum Celebrates 250th By Crushing Cars With Tanks – Cowboy State Daily
Dubois Military Museum Celebrates 250th By Crushing Cars With Tanks Cowboy State Daily
Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms – NPR
Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration
Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.
Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.
Mali’s army says rebels launch new attacks on towns and cities – Al Jazeera
- Mali’s army says rebels launch new attacks on towns and cities Al Jazeera
- What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali Al Jazeera
- Mali rebels target army bases, prison in fresh attacks DW.com
- Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns AP News
- Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation ‘under control’ NBC News
Spain and Italy send firefighting resources to Portugal – Euronews.com
- Spain and Italy send firefighting resources to Portugal Euronews.com
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke AP News
- Portugal asks EU, Spain and Morocco for support as wildfire risk rises Reuters
- Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke Click2Houston
- Watch: Massive wildfire menaces Portugal, devours thousands of hecatres The Times of India
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert – CBS News
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes
El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSF
Fatima has lost count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but said the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far.
The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she said. “Over the past few months, seeing 40 or 45 drones is the norm. You can literally count them,” said the aid volunteer, whose name has been changed for fear of retribution.
Continue reading...With Trump in His Corner, Erdogan Gets an Easier Ride From NATO Partners – WSJ
- With Trump in His Corner, Erdogan Gets an Easier Ride From NATO Partners WSJ
- How Trump and the NATO Summit Lend Legitimacy to Turkey’s Autocratic President Council on Foreign Relations
- US House resolution seeks to block proposed engine transfer for Turkey’s KAAN fighter program eKathimerini.com
- Russia, Hamas, and China: Three Reasons Turkey Shouldn’t Get the F-35 RealClearDefense
- Bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges Trump against selling F-35s to Turkey Jewish Insider
Serena Williams Withdraws from Wimbledon Doubles with Sister Venus, ‘Heartbroken’ over Injury – Bleacher Report
- Serena Williams Withdraws from Wimbledon Doubles with Sister Venus, 'Heartbroken' over Injury Bleacher Report
- Serena Williams (knee) forced to withdraw from Wimbledon doubles ESPN
- Wimbledon 2026: Tournament director admits giving Serena Williams extra time to recover before Saturday match Yahoo Sports
- Novak Djokovic defends Serena Williams after Wimbledon loss: 'Just enjoy greatness' USA Today
- Wimbledon 2026 live updates: Day 6 latest with Tiafoe on court, Fritz trailing as Keys wins, Williams withdraws The New York Times
Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip – Yahoo News Canada
- Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip Yahoo News Canada
- Prince Harry Will Travel to London, but Without His Family The New York Times
- Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care? BBC
- Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet Cancel Plans to Travel With Prince Harry to London Vanity Fair
- Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements CNN
Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip – BBC
- Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip BBC
- Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements CNN
- Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet Cancel Plans to Travel With Prince Harry to London Vanity Fair
- Prince Harry to travel solo to London amid security flap CBS News
- Prince Harry to Travel to London Without Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet People.com
What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens?
Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them back
The shift was notable. A week after Keir Starmer said he would resign, YouGov polling showed Labour up two points and the Greens down by the same amount. Might an Andy Burnham premiership mean a rethink for Zack Polanski’s party?
The short answer is it is too early to know, particularly in an era of unprecedented political volatility and the seesawing poll numbers that come with it. This year alone, a five-point Labour lead over the Greens has become a similar margin in favour of the Greens, and then a seven-point advantage for Labour.
Continue reading...Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east
Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in Wales
Another heatwave is on the way across parts of the UK with peak temperatures of 34C forecast.
Temperatures in the south of England could reach 28C on Saturday, according to the Met Office.
Continue reading...Clueless Trump gets bit on the rear. – Daily Kos
Clueless Trump gets bit on the rear. Daily Kos
Trump issues 11 pardons on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations
Pardons issued to nine people charged with violating Clean Air Act as extreme heat smothers much of US
Donald Trump on Friday issued pardons to 11 men – two convicted fraudsters and nine charged with having violated the federal Clean Air Act by disabling or otherwise modifying trucks’ emissions controls.
Those executive pardons – coming amid US semiquincentennial celebrations blanketed in extreme heat exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions – were among a broader wave of acts of clemency from Trump during his second presidency, chiefly for those he considers to be aligned with him.
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