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Over 2.3 million attend Sayyed Ali Khamenei funeral rites in Najaf

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  A sea of mourners, estimated at over 2.3 million, flooded the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday as Iraq held its own monumental funeral rites for Iran’s martyred Leader, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, following his assassination in a joint US-Israeli aggression on Iran. The procession, described by officials as one of the largest in modern regional history , transformed the streets of this sacred city into a canvas of grief, defiance, and political solidarity. The body of the late leader arrived in Najaf on Tuesday evening aboard a flight accompanied by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Upon landing, the casket was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi, alongside a host of Iraqi political, diplomatic, and foreign dignitaries. In a solemn overnight transfer, the coffin was moved to the shrine of Imam Ali (AS), the holiest site in Najaf, where official and popular ceremonies commenced at dawn. PMF confirms participation surpassed 2.3 million By...
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Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

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  Europe Asia Pacific World Cup Middle East Explained Opinion Video More Show more sections Live Click here to search Sign up Navigation menu Trending US-Israel war on Iran World Cup 2026 Tracking Israel's ceasefire violations Donald Trump NewsFeed Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire Right-wing, pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit ahead of annual parades this week. Published On 9 Jul 2026 9 Jul 2026
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‘She doesn’t give up that easily’: France’s Le Pen eyes the Elysee

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  Hours after an appeals court lifted a ban on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility for the next presidential election while upholding her embezzlement conviction, France’s far-right leader announced plans to run in 2027 – possibly with an electronic ankle bracelet. “I am a candidate in the presidential election. I will not change my mind,” Le Pen told the TF1 television channel. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 How the far right got its name list 2 of 4 France’s Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling list 3 of 4 Far-right leader Le Pen starts campaign, faces mixed reactions in France list 4 of 4 Marine Le Pen cleared to run in France’s 2027 Presidential election end of list Europe’s right-wing forces had been watching closely as some had expected her to hand the reins to her protege, Jordan Bardella, who at 30 is 27 years younger than Le Pen, popular, and more savvy on social media. Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party opposes globalisation and immig...
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Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?

  NATO concluded a two-day summit in Turkiye’s Ankara on Wednesday afternoon, with members discussing defence budgets and support for Ukraine , but with simultaneous talk of unity and discord underscoring an uncertain path ahead for an alliance that has been the bedrock of the West’s security architecture for more than 75 years. While allies appeared aligned on several key issues, United States President Donald Trump used the summit to criticise NATO partners , including Spain, over defence spending, and imposed a trade embargo on Spain. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 NATO summit begins: Who’s attending and what’s at stake? list 2 of 4 Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies list 3 of 4 Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support list 4 of 4 Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play? end of list Despite this, Trump described the summit as “tremendously successful”. “It was amazing, actu...
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