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.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes – DW.com
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes DW.com
- US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz closed Reuters
- US, Iran Trade Wave of Attacks as Tehran Says Hormuz Closed Bloomberg.com
- Iran privately told Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz CBS News
- Iran war updates: IRGC navy declares Strait of Hormuz closed Al Jazeera
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war – The Washington Post
- After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war The Washington Post
- How Serious Are Iran’s Threats Against Trump? Time Magazine
- Iran's supreme leader: Revenge "will most certainly be carried out" Axios
- Iran Update Special Report, July 11, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing DW.com
Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71
The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of modern Qatar
The father emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small, gas-rich nation.
Russian missiles that killed 16 in Kyiv this week came from Bryansk. Partisans say they’ve burned EW towers shielding it – Euromaidan Press
- Russian missiles that killed 16 in Kyiv this week came from Bryansk. Partisans say they've burned EW towers shielding it Euromaidan Press
- Two dead, 19 wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones NBC News
- At least 11 people injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv CBS News
- Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos Al Jazeera
- Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Trump rejects Iran’s strait of Hormuz closure claim as fight for control goes on
Ceasefire at the point of collapse after almost a week of tit-for-tat exchanges escalate tensions across Gulf region
Donald Trump has rejected Iranian claims to have closed off the strait of Hormuz as both sides battled for control over the waterway, leaving a ceasefire agreed last month at the point of collapse.
US forces said they had attacked 140 targets in Iran on Saturday night and Sunday morning after Tehran struck and disabled a container ship in the strait, whose transit it said had not been approved. In a statement, US Central Command (Centcom) said its targets had included missile and drone sites, naval facilities, ammunition depots, communication networks and surveillance locations.
Continue reading...Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich Gulf country's development.