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Iran buries late Supreme Leader Khamenei as funeral procession ends

Iran buries late Supreme Leader Khamenei as funeral procession ends

Following regional processions, the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has concluded, shifting state focus to political uncertainty and ceasefire negotiations.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 17:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship divided with brutal two ...

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship divided with brutal two ...

Prince Harry's current visit to the United Kingdom has drawn attention to the long-standing estrangement between him and the Prince of Wales. Complex security disputes and public legal battles have left observers uncertain about the prospect of any reconciliation.

News ·9 Jul 2026, 16:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
QatarEnergy suspends LNG expansion plans following Iranian tanker attack

QatarEnergy suspends LNG expansion plans following Iranian tanker attack

QatarEnergy has halted production expansion plans at its Ras Laffan facility as maritime security in the Persian Gulf deteriorates. This decision follows recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse Welsh vocalist whose gravelly voice defined 1980s pop-rock, has passed away at age 75. Her family confirmed the singer died in Portugal following a period of illness.

News ·9 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump swaps gifted Qatari jet for old Air Force One amid Iran security doubts

Trump swaps gifted Qatari jet for old Air Force One amid Iran security doubts

President Trump has resumed using the traditional Air Force One following debate over the fast-tracked security upgrades on his gifted Qatari jet.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 10:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Met Office issues heatwave warning as 'heat domes' bring 5C change ...

Met Office issues heatwave warning as 'heat domes' bring 5C change ...

A heat dome is triggering a heatwave warning across southern England and Wales, with both land and sea temperatures reaching levels that threaten infrastructure.

News ·9 Jul 2026, 08:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

Renewed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure have triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, effectively ending the mid-June cease-fire.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Sky to acquire ITV media division in 1.6 billion pound deal

Sky to acquire ITV media division in 1.6 billion pound deal

Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment assets in a £1.6 billion transaction that separates the broadcaster’s channels and streaming platform from ITV Studios. As part of the deal, Sky has committed to a £2.1 billion long-term supply agreement with ITV Studios over the next five years.

News ·9 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
K2 Airways wreckage found off Pakistan coast as five crew remain missing

K2 Airways wreckage found off Pakistan coast as five crew remain missing

Search operations continue in the Arabian Sea after debris from a missing K2 Airways cargo plane was recovered south of Ormara. All five crew members remain missing.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 04:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Student pilot lands Cessna alone after instructor jumps to his death

Student pilot lands Cessna alone after instructor jumps to his death

A trainee pilot performed a perfect landing after her instructor, Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, opened the aircraft door and exited the plane in mid-flight.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 03:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq

Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession arrived in the holy city of Najaf, where mourners and Iranian officials participated in a procession and ceremony.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 02:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

U.S. forces have launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets to degrade threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the formal collapse of a ceasefire and has triggered a surge in global oil prices.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

President Donald Trump announced he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles. The move marks a shift in U.S. policy, though experts caution that establishing production could face significant logistical and security challenges.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mum of 16 rescued Ohio kids once gave birth to dead conjoined twins

Mum of 16 rescued Ohio kids once gave birth to dead conjoined twins

State documents link the mother in the Hamden child neglect case to a 2022 medical tragedy involving conjoined infants. Four adults now face 16 counts of child endangerment.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Following a volatile exchange of military strikes, President Trump has declared an end to the Iran ceasefire, sparking global energy market concerns. The escalation follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria

Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria

Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit, testing the stability of the new government.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
K2 Airways cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea after reporting issues

K2 Airways cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea after reporting issues

A multi-agency search-and-rescue operation is underway after a K2 Airways cargo plane disappeared off the coast of Pakistan following erratic flight data. The freighter lost contact with air traffic control after signaling navigation system malfunctions.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 07:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read