The Guardian

UK charity funding school at heart of illegal Israeli settlement expansion

Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron sent nearly £200,000 to school in Hebron – where Israel has been accused of imposing apartheid – between 2019 and 2024A British charity is funding a religious school at the heart of expansion plans for the illegal Israeli settlement in the Palestinian city of Hebron.Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron sent nearly £200,000 to the school between 2019 and 2024, the last year for which accounts are publicly available on the website of the Charity Commission, the char

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say

Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul MarshallThe hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal.Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interes

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says

Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trialMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesOne of Gaza’s most prominent doctors is almost unrecognisable because of severe injuries inflicted in Israeli detention, his lawyer said, and faces “tangible danger to his life” after being held for 18 months without charge or trial.Hussam Abu Safiya met his lawyer on 2 July, after a transfer to Israel’s notorious underground Rakefet prison in late Ju

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political and security calculation.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone

Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the Venezuelan government’s disaster response.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis

Authorities claim Tyrin Johnson, 20, pulled gun on officers controversially deployed at instigation of TrumpNational guard soldiers on patrol in Memphis shot and killed a man that authorities in the Tennessee city said turned and pulled a gun on the troops during a chase.The shooting took place at about 4am on Sunday as the soldiers responded to a report of gunfire. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter

The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death | First Thing

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealedGood morning.Iran’s week of mass funeral processions ⁠for the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei has seen public calls for the killing of Donald Trump. Khamenei was killed along with other members of his family on February 28, the first day of the US and Israeli war against Iran.Who made the direct call for the killing of T

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Seaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reported

Seaplane carrying eight people made ‘hard landing’ and was towed back to dock, according to the fire departmentA seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” at about noon, according to the New York City fire department. The plane made it upright and was towed back to dock, the department said. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession

Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Ukraine’s Shortage of Patriot Missiles Leaves Kyiv Undefended

Russia’s nearly unimpeded strikes are the consequence of a global dearth of interceptors for the U.S.-made Patriot antimissile system.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network

From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile

Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile

Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.

general  Jul 6, 2026