Iranians prepare to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, events over many days

Iranians prepare to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, events over many days

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's ruling clerics are planning several days of large funeral events for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to show public support...

French court decision could end Marine Le Pen’s political career

French court decision could end Marine Le Pen’s political career

PARIS, France: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is waiting for an important court decision on July 7 about her appeal against...

Kim Dotcom loses extradition appeal in New Zealand court

Kim Dotcom loses extradition appeal in New Zealand court

SYDNEY, Australia: Kim Dotcom has lost his latest appeal to stop his extradition to the United States, where he faces criminal charges...

Spanish opposition claims government trying to boost voter numbers

Spanish opposition claims government trying to boost voter numbers

MADRID, Spain: Spain's law allowing descendants of Spaniards to obtain citizenship has sparked a strong political debate, with right-wing...

Increase in racism feared by Britons of color after Southampton riots

Increase in racism feared by Britons of color after Southampton riots

LONDON, U.K.: Violent protests broke out in Southampton after a British-born Sikh man, who had falsely claimed that his white victim...

Chinese military raises temperatures in disputed South China Sea shoal

Chinese military raises temperatures in disputed South China Sea shoal

BEIJING, China: China's military and coast guard said on June 30 that they carried out patrols in the waters around Scarborough Shoal...

Chinese dissident describes escape on boat to South Korea

Chinese dissident describes escape on boat to South Korea

HONG KONG: Chinese dissident Dong Guangping endured a dangerous journey to escape China, including about 40 hours at sea in a small...

Planned meeting between US-Iran off, uncertainty over ending war

Planned meeting between US-Iran off, uncertainty over ending war

DOHA/DUBAI: Senior U.S. officials who arrived in Doha will not have a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official said on June...

Israel wants to lead world in military capabilities in Space

Israel wants to lead world in military capabilities in Space

TEL AVIV, Israel - The Israeli military, one of the most powerful and best-resourced militaries in the world, is on a path to dominance...

Ukrainian defensive city of Kostiantynivka being attacked by Russia

Ukrainian defensive city of Kostiantynivka being attacked by Russia

KYIV, Ukraine: Fighting has now begun inside Kostiantynivka, an important Ukrainian defensive city in the east that Russia has long...

Supreme Court rejects Trump move against Fed's Cook

Supreme Court rejects Trump move against Fed's Cook

WASHINGTON D.C.: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving...

Iran, US set up de-escalation channels before June 30 talks

Iran, US set up de-escalation channels before June 30 talks

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Iranian and U.S. technical teams working on how to carry out a temporary peace deal are expected to meet in...

Ireland coalition to discuss extending some fuel tax cuts

Ireland coalition to discuss extending some fuel tax cuts

DUBLIN, Ireland: On June 30, government coalition leaders are meeting to discuss extending some petrol and diesel tax cuts beyond July...

Decision to suspend him violated procedures, ICC prosecutor Khan says

Decision to suspend him violated procedures, ICC prosecutor Khan says

CAIRO, Egypt: British lawyer Karim Khan said in an interview with Al Arabiya TV that his suspension as chief prosecutor of the International...

Australia toughens enforcement of youth social media ban

Australia toughens enforcement of youth social media ban

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia plans to strengthen enforcement of its landmark social media ban for children by doubling the maximum...

Trump warns EU over digital services taxes

Trump warns EU over digital services taxes

WASHINGTON D.C.: President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on imports from any country that introduces a...

Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, U.A.E.: A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, Britain's maritime security agency said. This happened...

China Sports Weekly (6.28-7.4)

China Sports Weekly (6.28-7.4)

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: 1. Wang/Sun fall in mixed doubles final...

Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei

Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei

Newest first Newest first Oldest first 09:43 Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei By Kian Sharifi ...

CHINA-TIANJIN-ITALIAN RESEARCHER-GLASS PAINTING (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-ITALIAN RESEARCHER-GLASS PAINTING (CN)

(260704) -- TIANJIN, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Chunlin (R), a representative inheritor of a Tianjin intangible cultural heritage...

CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-STUDY TOUR-EDUCATION INDUSTRY-EXPO (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-STUDY TOUR-EDUCATION INDUSTRY-EXPO (CN)

(260704) -- QINGDAO, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children try VR devices during the China Study Tour and Education Industry Expo at Qingdao...

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-CANADA

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-CANADA

(260704) -- HOUSTON, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch attends a press conference ahead of the round of 16...

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-TRAINING-CANADA

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-TRAINING-CANADA

(260704) -- HOUSTON, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Canada's Promise David (R) attends a training session ahead of the round of 16 match...

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-MOROCCO

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-MOROCCO

(260704) -- HOUSTON, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Ouahbi, head coach of Morocco, attends a press conference ahead of the round...

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-PARAGUAY

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-PARAGUAY

(260704) -- PARAGUAY, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Paraguay's head coach Gustavo Alfaro attends a press conference ahead of the round of...

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-FRANCE

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-FRANCE

(260704) -- PHILADELPHIA, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Didier Deschamps, head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the...

"Greatest strength of a nation": Tributes pour in for Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary

"Greatest strength of a nation": Tributes pour in for Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Political leaders across the country, including Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress...

Trump claims US gave Iran "week off" for Khamenei's funeral, touts military might

Trump claims US gave Iran "week off" for Khamenei's funeral, touts military might

South Dakota [US], July 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) punctuated his address with a sharp, provocative...

"The joy is so sweet": Egypt legend Elneny hails Salah after team seals R16 spot

"The joy is so sweet": Egypt legend Elneny hails Salah after team seals R16 spot

Dallas [US], July 4 (ANI): Following Egypt's FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash win over Australia, former Egyptian midfielder Mohamed...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big B caught in late-night football frenzy over Argentina vs Cabo Verde clash

FIFA World Cup 2026: Big B caught in late-night football frenzy over Argentina vs Cabo Verde clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): As football fever grips fans across the globe during the FIFA World Cup 2026, megastar...

"Sample of brotherhood," Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad

"Sample of brotherhood," Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad

Caracas [Venezuela], July 4 (ANI): Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil visited the field hospital set up by India under Operation...

Meghalaya's Jirang FPC revenue surges to Rs 1.17 crore as women farmers take GI-tagged agro products global

Meghalaya's Jirang FPC revenue surges to Rs 1.17 crore as women farmers take GI-tagged agro products global

By Hemanta Kumar Nath Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) [India], July 4 (ANI): Meghalaya's Jirang Organic Agro Farmers Producer Company (FPC) has...

"How beautiful football is": Legends hail Cabo Verde's impressive showing against Argentina in FIFAWC R32

"How beautiful football is": Legends hail Cabo Verde's impressive showing against Argentina in FIFAWC R32

Miami [US], July 4 (ANI): Football legends Iker Casillas and Mats Hummels heaped praise on Cabo Verde for their sensational performance...

NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to WB CM Suvendu Adhikari seeking fresh probe into 1993 Kolkata firing case

NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to WB CM Suvendu Adhikari seeking fresh probe into 1993 Kolkata firing case

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 4 (ANI): MP Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who recently joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India...

"Defeat is never the end": Former Australian footballer Tim Cahill hails 'Socceroos' after FIFA WC exit

"Defeat is never the end": Former Australian footballer Tim Cahill hails 'Socceroos' after FIFA WC exit

Dallas [US], July 4 (ANI): Former Australian footballer Tim Cahill hailed the national men's side for their performances in the ongoing...

(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-FANS

(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-FANS

(260704) -- BUENOS AIRES, July 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Argentina celebrate their national team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA...

America turns 250. How much does it owe Russia

America turns 250. How much does it owe Russia

The forgotten story of how the Russian Empire helped the US survive two defining crises On July 4, the United States celebrates the...

Love, respect, admiration: Vozinha shakes hands with Messi, Cabo Verde players click pictures with Argentina icon after WC exit

Love, respect, admiration: Vozinha shakes hands with Messi, Cabo Verde players click pictures with Argentina icon after WC exit

Miami [US], July 4 (ANI): Following a hard-fought match, it was all respect, love and admiration between defending champions Argentina...

US marks 250 years: Indian icons join cinematic tribute celebrating 'Idea of America'

US marks 250 years: Indian icons join cinematic tribute celebrating 'Idea of America'

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, a powerhouse assembly of India's most...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha, Cabo Verde's remarkable tournament debut, in numbers

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha, Cabo Verde's remarkable tournament debut, in numbers

Miami [US], July 4 (ANI): Cabo Verde and their goalkeeper Vozinha concluded a memorable FIFA World Cup debut after going down to defending...

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US hiring cools as labor participation hits five-year low
US hiring cools as labor participation hits five-year low

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. job growth slowed sharply in June while the labor force participation rate fell to its lowest level in more than...


MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy socks leadoff homer, grand slam
MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy socks leadoff homer, grand slam

(Photo credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images) Jake McCarthy hit the first pitch of the home half of the first inning for a...


Four-run, 11th-inning rally sends Brewers past Diamondbacks
Four-run, 11th-inning rally sends Brewers past Diamondbacks

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Brice Turang hit a two-run single in a four-run 11th inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers...


Braves sign veteran OF Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal
Braves sign veteran OF Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal, perhaps giving the 39-year-old...


Report: Braves signing Andrew McCutchen to minors deal
Report: Braves signing Andrew McCutchen to minors deal

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves reportedly are signing Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal, perhaps...


D-backs' Jose Cabrera bids to test mettle vs. Brewers
D-backs' Jose Cabrera bids to test mettle vs. Brewers

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