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Massive crowds mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader
Massive crowds in Tehran are mourning Supreme Leader Khamenei, but the funeral is also becoming a focal point for renewed calls for revenge…

FIFA lifts Balogun’s ban days before USA vs Belgium
FIFA suspends the one-match ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in the knockout tie against Belgium.

Philippine VP Duterte impeachment trial begins
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces corruption and death threat charges in a trial that could end her political career.

Iran’s Funeral for Khamenei Tests Power Transition
Tens of thousands gather in Tehran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid chants of revenge and questions about his son’…

NASA’s Hubble Spots a Cosmic Sparkler
NASA’s Hubble captures a 13-billion-year-old star cluster that looks like fireworks, offering clues to how the universe formed.

Millions Mourn Khamenei as Historic Funeral Begins
Millions gather in Tehran for historic funeral ceremonies as Khamenei's body travels across Iran and Iraq.

Massive Crowds Gather for Khamenei’s Six-Day Funeral
Iran begins a six-day state funeral for assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid massive crowds in Tehran.

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in star-studded NYC ceremony
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot at Madison Square Garden, officiated by Adam Sandler.

Ukraine Strikes Oil, Military Sites Near St. Petersburg
Ukraine targets oil terminal and naval base near St. Petersburg in significant deep-strike operation.

Cape Verde’s World Cup run ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde’s debut at the World Cup ended with a loss to Argentina, but the tiny island nation earned global respect by pushing the champio…

Iran Begins Massive Funeral for Khamenei
Iran begins massive funeral for Supreme Leader killed in airstrike. Millions expected to attend.

NASA robot launches to rescue falling telescope
NASA has launched a robotic mission to catch a falling telescope in orbit and boost it to safety, a first-of-its-kind operation.

Monaco Bombing: Suspect Identified as Disguised Woman
Police hunt a Ukrainian woman disguised as a man after a Monaco parcel bombing injured a tycoon.

Trump: $1.4B Crypto Windfall Is ‘Nothing Wrong’
President Trump says he made $1.4B in crypto while in office. Now, his administration is writing the rules for the entire industry. Is this…

Venezuela Earthquake: Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake
A security guard pulled alive from a collapsed building offers rare hope amid a growing humanitarian crisis.

Couple arrested after Empire State proposal stunt
A couple scaled the Empire State Building to unfurl a peace banner and get engaged, resulting in their arrest.

Securitize Tokenizes $295M of Its Own Stock
Securitize launches tokenized versions of its own shares on Solana and Avalanche, representing the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock…

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Might Not Be The End
A leaked store listing suggests Final Fantasy 7 Revelation might not be the end of the saga.

Russia’s ‘Most Massive’ Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 20
Kyiv declares a day of mourning after a large-scale drone and missile strike.

Vatican Declares Schism, Excommunicates Traditionalist Bishops
The Vatican declares the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicates its leaders after they consecrated bishops without Pope Leo XIV…

China Details Beijing Plane Crash: Pilot History of Anxiety
China has officially explained the 'personal reasons' behind the Beijing skyscraper crash: the pilot was a 66-year-old man with a history o…

Eight Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver crashes procession
An 11-year-old boy is in custody after driving his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing eight monks.

Pakistan Roof Collapse Kills 14 Children
At least 14 children died after a roof collapse at a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sony Ends PlayStation Discs in 2028
Sony officially ends physical game discs for new releases in 2028, marking a major shift to digital-only gaming.
