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A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health.

Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/04/2026 - 14:39 Millions are expected to attend funeral ceremonies in Tehran as world leaders arrive, and attention turns to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on 4 July 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Massive crowds of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday as the country began six days of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed on the opening day of the US-Israel war on Iran. His coffin, draped beneath his black turban, was placed at the Grand Mosalla in the capital. Mourners, many dressed in black, began arriving before dawn. State television announced the start of the official national funeral shortly after 6am local time. Many people carried red flags bearing the word "Martyr". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chants of "Death to America", "Death to Israel", and "Revenge, revenge" echoed through the crowds. Authorities said they expected between 15 and 20 million people to attend the ceremonies in Tehran alone. The funeral will continue for six days, including events in Iraq, before Khamenei is buried in the northeastern city of Mashhad. Dignitaries from more than 100 countries are expected to attend the funeral.  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and dominant political figure for decades Read More » Among them are Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who played a key role in mediating talks with the United States during the war. Senior officials from Russia, China, India and Afghanistan are also expected to attend. All eyes are on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will make his first public appearance since the war began. Injured during the war, he succeeded his father as supreme leader in March and has appeared only through written statements. For many Iranians, Ali Khamenei was the only supreme leader they had ever known. He took over from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after serving as president during the Iran-Iraq War. His nearly four decades as supreme leader were marked by hostility with the United States. Officials have called for a mass turnout to honour Khamenei, who was killed aged 86. Inside Iran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

In photos: Egypt fever sweeps Gaza as World Cup draws crowds Submitted by Mohammed al-Hajjar on Sat, 07/04/2026 - 13:19 Fans gather across the Gaza Strip to back Egypt, with public screenings offering a rare moment of escape As the 2026 Fifa World Cup captivates fans around the world, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip are gathering to watch the tournament despite the territory's ongoing humanitarian crisis. Matches are being screened in public squares, cafes and restaurants. All photos are taken by Mohammed al-Hajjar for Middle East Eye in the Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. With long power cuts and intense summer heat, especially in displacement camps, the screenings offer more than football. They provide a rare chance to gather, socialise and enjoy a brief sense of normality. As kick-off nears, fans pack the viewing areas, cheering on their favourite teams. Egypt's national team has drawn some of the biggest crowds, reflecting the close cultural and historical ties many Palestinians feel with their neighbour. For many, the World Cup offers a brief escape from daily hardship, after more than two years of Israeli genocide and siege.  Israel's genocide in Gaza News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:29 Update Date Override 0

The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a town in the country's north. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at Clingendael's Conflict Research Unit, said some of the targets were intended more as "diversions" than as primary objectives, unlike strategically important towns such as Anefis.

A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the deadly fever in France.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country’s new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The appointment of Abdul Halim Aman comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government faces increased scrutiny on promises made to tackle corruption in the Southeast Asian nation.

NEW DELHI: Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India’s troubled northeastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in the far-flung region. Manipur has seen periodic clashes for nearly three years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community in which more than 250 people have been killed. “In a heavy exchange of fire … three individuals sustained fatal bullet injuries,” Manipur police said in a statement late Friday.

Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe's main gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In a powerful appeal, the pontiff urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed cases climbing to more than 1,500 and at least 473 people dead, according to government figures.