Iran’s top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Their presence before hundreds of thousands of people in the capital Tehran would have been unthinkable during the Iran war. U.S. federal authorities have been tracking Iranian threats against Trump and other administration officials.
America's Block Party Benefit Show was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. "We wanted to become a place where people could come together in unity, and respect, and connection with the land that has supported us all these years," one attendee said. For some Americans, the anniversary served only as a reminder of the country’s deep political polarization.
"It was so much funnier and emotional than expected, and as big as it was, it also felt very intimate," Roberts said. The newlyweds have kept the details of their wedding under wraps, but have now revealed some of the details. "It was everything you would hope for – real, vulnerable, serious and silly, deeply loving," the bride said.
Donald Trump addressed crowds on the National Mall in Washington. thunder and heavy rain caused the event to be evacuated earlier in the day. Across the country, July 4 events were called off because of the heat and thunderstorms, including parades in Philadelphia and New York. A severe storm warning had been issued, and it was about to rain.
The president spent $2.2 billion on vanity projects in his first year in office. He spent the money on a gilded White House ballroom and a new Air Force One. Meanwhile, millions of Americans have lost health care and food assistance because of the One Big Billionaire Bounty bill.
Jin was among 18 leaders of Beijing's underground Zion Church who were detained in October. He and his family moved to the US, hoping to appease the Chinese authorities. Human rights groups welcomed Jin’s return but called on the Trump administration to do more, while urging Chinese authorities to release other church members in detention.
The court could hand down a four-year sentence, including three years in prison. Le Pen could also be banned from holding elected office for two years or less. But that does not mean she will be able to run for office again in 2015. The French presidential election is on May 7.
Pope calls on European leaders to do more to assist migrants. Lampedusa is a gateway for migrants risking dangerous crossings into Europe from Africa. Pope prayed at the graves of migrants who had died while making the dangerous journey.Located off the coast of Italy, Lampingusa is on one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.
Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since being named supreme leader. He is said to have been wounded in the same attack that killed his father, though the extent of his injuries is not known. Three of Khamenei's other children are expected to attend the funeral.
Hundreds of members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front briefly marched through the nation’s capitol. The group carried American and Confederate flags and chanted ‘reclaim America’ The same year, roughly 100 members marched in a ‘flash demonstration’ through downtown Boston with fascist flags and a banner with “Reclaim America.”
A convoy of at least five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz today via a route which hugs the Omani coastline. It is the latest tentative example of how commercial traffic is starting to recover. The Houthis, Iran's regional proxy, controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and have previously attacked shippi.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran have been paused for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. President Trump and Qatari and Pakistani mediators claimed there had been positive progress in indirect talks this week. The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, the mediators said.
Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since becoming supreme leader. He is said to have been wounded in the same attack that killed his father. The extent of his injuries was never made clear. The agreement was reached after a meeting between Khamenei, his son and his wife.
Iranian Navy issues warnings to ships using Strait of Hormuz. Chinese-owned bulk carrier and chemical tanker also use the route. The Houthis, Iran’s regional proxy, controls most of the Red Sea coast and have previously attacked shipping in the strait and on the coast of Yemen.
The Three Lions return to the Azeteca Stadium for the first time in 40 years. England face Mexico in their opening World Cup game on Monday. Harry Kane says the fans will make it 'difficult' for the Three Lions to win. Click here for more from the World Cup.
Cape Verde lost 3-2 to Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32 on Friday. Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry both praised Cape Verde's effort. Ibrahimovicć: “They were playing without fear, without respect, and they were playing better than Argentina.” Henry: ‘These are heroes.’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the strike as part of Ukraine's "long-range sanctions" against Russia. Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces also targeted a military installation on the island of Kronstadt, just off the St. Petersburg coastline. Russian president Vladimir Putin dismissed the strikes on energy facilities as “not critical”
Bavi has been classified as a super typhoon by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. It will be the 11th category four or five tropical cyclone to hit the US in the past decade. The storm is expected to pass over Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands by Monday afternoon. The NWS warned that destructive conditions could be expected for up to 10 hours.
Iran has begun the first stage of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Foreign dignitaries, heads of states, religious leaders and members of Iran's religious minorities are paying their respects at Tehran's Grand Mosalla. It is unclear whether the late leader's successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei would make an appearance.
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca. The Three Lions have won all four of their games so far in the tournament. Mexico are unbeaten in the World Cup so far, while England have won just one of their four games. Click here for all the latest World Cup news.
Human satisfaction is shaped not only by possession, but also by imagination, scarcity, and emotional attachment to possibility rather than reality. People tend to idealize what they do not possess, believing it will bring greater fulfillment, even while overlooking current blessings. It is easy to assume that happiness comes from obtaining more, but human desire is often shaped by comparison.
A 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly fatally stabbing her boyfriend, according to local media reports. He is believed to have been dead for around six hours before police arrived, the Guardian reported. Police are still awaiting autopsy report, forensic examination results and DNA analysis before finalising the case file.
A convoy of at least five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz today via a route which hugs the Omani coastline. It is the latest tentative example of how commercial traffic is starting to recover. The Houthis, Iran's regional proxy, controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and have previously attacked shippi.
UK hard-right leader Farage faces new allegations over gifts. Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. Farage is also facing a separate probe over a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor, which he did not register, arguing it was intended for his personal security.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran have been paused for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. President Trump and Qatari and Pakistani mediators claimed there had been positive progress in indirect talks this week. The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, the mediators said.
A convoy of at least five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz today via a route which hugs the Omani coastline. It is the latest tentative example of how commercial traffic is starting to recover. The Houthis, Iran's regional proxy, controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and have previously attacked shippi.
A convoy of at least five vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz today via a route which hugs the Omani coastline. It is the latest tentative example of how commercial traffic is starting to recover. The Houthis, Iran's regional proxy, controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and have previously attacked shippi.
Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since being named supreme leader. He is said to have been wounded in the same attack that killed his father, though the extent of his injuries was never made clear. Iran continues to fight against the U.S.-backed Syrian regime.