Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life
Sheikh Hamad's 18-year rule catapulted Qatar to prosperity and reshaped its domestic, regional and global footprint.
Ukraine hits Russian tankers in Sea of Azov – politico.eu
- Ukraine hits Russian tankers in Sea of Azov politico.eu
- Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Syzran Refinery, Azov Sea Tankers Bloomberg.com
- Ninety ships destroyed in one week: Unmanned Systems Forces strike Russian vessels every 112 minutes Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Is Ukraine’s Decentralized Drone Innovation a Blip or a Revolution? Foreign Policy
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness aged 71
Republican served in Senate since 2003 and was sharp Trump critic before becoming one of his most loyal backers
Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said on Sunday. He had just turned 71.
Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party. He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina, and was running for re-election in November.
Continue reading...Pope Leo XIV: God never ceases to believe in us – Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV: God never ceases to believe in us Vatican News
- Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo OSV News
- Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer EWTN News
- Italy Pope Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Pilgrims Flock to Castel Gandolfo for Pope Leo's First Summer Angelus The Good Newsroom
Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74.
Prince Harry causes ‘irreversible’ damage and Prince William is ‘furious’ – AOL.com
- Prince Harry causes 'irreversible' damage and Prince William is 'furious' AOL.com
- The prince and the ‘professional liar’: inside Harry’s battle against the Daily Mail The Guardian
- Harry and Meghan's week of chaos and confusion amid media battle BBC
- I’ve never seen a judge so angry as in Prince Harry v the Mail The Times
- Opinion | Prince Harry's visit to Britain has been a drama fest. Here's how the king could fix things. MS NOW
ESPN analyst Matt Miller faces financial investigation amid car crash recovery
Miller takes indefinite leave after arm amputation and questions of possible financial improprieties
An on-air analyst for a top US sports broadcaster says he is pulling back from his role indefinitely as he heals from a car crash in Missouri that forced him to undergo a life-saving amputation – and while he reportedly faces a law enforcement investigation into possible financial improprieties connected to what he billed as side charity work.
Matt Miller’s announcement on Friday that he was taking indefinite leave from ESPN provided only the latest twist in an unusual case that has drawn significant attention from both media as well as the substantial number of American football fanatics who follow his area of expertise: the process by which NFL teams select, or draft, collegiate prospects.
Continue reading...Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan
The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divisions in the Democratic party and contributed to a resounding loss in a critical presidential election year in 2024. Two years later, the issue continues to dominate races across the country, as progressives try to seize on Israel’s falling popularity and a broad anti-war sentiment ahead of November’s midterms.
A recent debate among two Democrats vying for one of the most competitive US Senate seats in the country openly displayed the tension between progressive and moderate camps of the party.
Continue reading...New LS Lowry exhibition aims to demolish ‘naive and uncultured’ myth
Gallery director says collection of 140 paintings will offer a more balanced view of Manchester painter’s work
A new exhibition of work by LS Lowry will “bust a few myths” about the Mancunian artist, who the show’s co-curator says is still wrongly derided for being “naive and uncultured”.
LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life features 140 paintings by the artist, who captured working-class life in the industrial north-west of England during the early and mid 20th century.
Continue reading...The spectacle and symbolism of Khamenei’s funeral
How coverage of the supreme leader's funeral exposed the limits of familiar narratives about Iran.
Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow
The UK must do more to defend its democracy after it emerged that Elon Musk’s family foundation had taken the far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Russia, Ed Davey has said.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was brought to Russia by the Musks, the billionaire tech mogul’s father told the Guardian.
Continue reading...Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions
After Sheikh Hamad's death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.
Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from outset in No 10
Chancellor says PM-in-waiting needs ‘worked through plan’, in what could be one of her final interviews in No 11
Rachel Reeves has urged Andy Burnham to arrive in Downing Street with a “worked through plan”, saying the incoming prime minister will be tested quickly by a range of incoming “shocks and challenges”.
In what could be one of the first female chancellor’s final major interviews while in No 11, Reeves said Burnham should remain focused on the priorities that first brought him into politics.
Continue reading...Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know
Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.
People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states – AP News
- US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states AP News
- Live updates: New US strikes on Iran and Gulf nations intercept attacks CNN
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Launches Strikes After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says CNBC
- Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran
Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.
14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea – AP News
- 14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea AP News
- South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis Reuters
- Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary South China Morning Post
- A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China Yahoo
- Beijing's acts dilute impact of South China Sea award, Manila's lawyer says Nikkei Asia
France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats
European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.