Mass crowds gather in Tehran as six-day funeral for killed supreme leader begins | DW News Millions of Iranians, as well as officials from dozens of countries, are taking part in funeral events for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Days of public mourning began with huge crowds in Tehran. #Mass #crowds #gather #Tehran #six

Major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia strikes St Petersburg oil terminal Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and port in St Petersburg and the surrounding region, Russian and Ukrainian officials say. #Major #Ukrainian #drone #attack #Russia

Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as part of its years-long struggle against Israel. #Hezbollah #Hamas #and #Houthi #officials

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared. #Officials #Believed #Israel #Was #Plotting

In Iran, regime officials who survived the war intended to kill them appear in public for dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Khamenei Photos published by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, and sitting alongside his casket. #Iran #regime #officials #who #survived

Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about “ending his life”, Chinese authorities said Thursday, aiming to end speculation swirling around an incident that raised concerns about aviation security in China's capital. #Pilot #who #hit #Beijings #tallest

Eight Thai monks killed as 11-year-old boy crashes pickup truck into pilgrimage walk An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. #Eight #Thai #monks #killed #year

Colorado Governor Fires Officials Who Opposed Freeing Tina Peters Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who tampered with voting machines in an attempt to show that the 2020 election had been rigged against President Trump. #Colorado #Governor #Fires #Officials #Who

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related June deaths More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday. #Spain #records #more #than #1000

After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter. #After #Iran #War #Oman #Said

The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Celebrates Its Official Opening The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together industry leaders, government officials, project owners, and strategic partners, marking the arrival of a remarkable new luxury destination to Marriott International’s portfolio in Mexico. #The #Regis #Costa #Mujeres #Resort

US says peace talks to resume on Tuesday, Iran denies | DW News US officials say Washington and Tehran have decided to halt tit-for-tat attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, which have reignited in recent days and threatened an agreed "memorandum of understanding". President Donald Trump says US negotiators are on their way to Doha for talks, but the focus increasingly appears to be the Strait of Hormuz, rather than Iran's nuclear program. #says #peace #talks #resume #Tuesday

Trump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling President Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the Fed governor he had tried to fire, even as the court affirmed that Fed officials can be fired only for cause. #Trump #Renews #Threat #Fire #Fed

Justices Expand Trump’s Power to Fire Officials In twin rulings, the Supreme Court affirmed the Fed’s independence and said its leaders could not be fired at will, but said President Trump could fire other independent regulators for any reason. #Justices #Expand #Trumps #Power #Fire

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board A skydiving plane crashed in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The crash in the town of Tomblaine killed five instructors, five students and the pilot, according to local officials. #Skydiving #plane #crashes #France #killing

More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday. #More #than #1300 #excess #deaths

U.S. Officials Said to Be Frustrated With Machado’s Call for Help María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, hopes to go home. U. #Officials #Said #Frustrated #With #Machados

An unlikely "Pride Match" in Seattle | DW News Egypt is set to take on Iran at the World Cup match in Seattle. Officials in the US city designated it the "Pride Match" before the identities of the teams involved were known. #unlikely #Pride #Match #Seattle #News

Zelensky Steps Up Threats Against Belarus for Aiding Drone Attacks Ukrainian officials say their northern neighbor is allowing its radio relay stations to be used to guide Russian attack drones more precisely. #Zelensky #Steps #Threats #Against #Belarus

U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress. #Militarys #Weapons #Shortage #Shows #Few

More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths. #More #Temperature #Records #Fall #Deadly

U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs. #Inflation #Problems #Are #Far #From

NATO needs to see a credible trajectory for when the UK will be ready for war - and that is no longer in Sir Keir's gift Sir Keir Starmer's determination to release a long-delayed defence investment plan ahead of a NATO summit next month risks doing more harm than good as officials scramble to meet what has become a political timeline. #NATO #needs #see #credible #trajectory

EU hosts Taliban officials for migrant talks amid protests from rights groups An Afghan Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday for the first time, an event rights groups denounced as legitimising the Islamists but the EU has defended as a step ​towards making it ‌easier to repatriate failed asylum seekers. #hosts #Taliban #officials #for #migrant

Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand back control over some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to officials from the two countries. #Israel #and #Lebanon #discuss #plan

Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, tried to sue Louisiana prison officials for violating his religious rights. #Supreme #Court #Bars #Lawsuit #After

Protests erupt in Colombia as far-right set to win presidential election Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Though election officials have yet to formally announce a winner, with almost all of the votes counted, the pro-Trump lawyer and businessman is set to defeat his left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda. #Protests #erupt #Colombia #far #right

US analyst: US 'underestimated' how existential the war was for Iran | DW News Is a deal to end the Iran war within reach? US Vice President JD Vance says the first round of talks with senior Iranian officials has laid a “good foundation” for a lasting agreement. #analyst #underestimated #how #existential #the

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said “no new commitments” had been made. #Temporarily #Lifts #Oil #Sanctions #Against

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on the Russian-controlled territory of Crimea, prompting a fuel shortage on the peninsula. The campaign has prompted officials there to halt gasoline sales to the public and has caused a larger threat to Russia's fleet in the Black Sea. #Ukrainian #attacks #prompt #Russian #held

What's the state of the Strait? US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and securing a lasting end to the conflict #Whats #the #state #the #Strait

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. #Trump #threatens #strike #Iran #over

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet for Peace Talks in Switzerland The next phase of talks to end the war in Iran is expected to begin on Sunday amid fighting in Lebanon and renewed confusion over the Strait of Hormuz. #and #Iranian #Officials #Meet #for

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award. #Zelensky #returns #Polish #award #WWII

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s decision to drop forward guidance may actually empower the central bank’s other policymakers Those officials frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next. #New #Fed #Chair #Kevin #Warshs

EU official’s outreach to Russia backfires Leaders balk at António Costa’s attempt to talk to Vladimir Putin #officials #outreach #Russia #backfires

Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, For Now The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out. #Swiss #Officials #Say #Iran #Talks

Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations In today's edition, leaders from Africa and the Caribbean  meet in Ghana  for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. #Ghana #pushes #for #concrete #slavery

Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P. Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials. #Trumps #Deal #With #Iran #Opens

The EU has invited the Taliban to Brussels – what message does this send to Afghan women? Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghan women have been systematically stripped of their rights to education, work, and movement. Now, the EU is inviting Taliban officials to Brussels - not to discuss those rights, but to negotiate deportation deals. #The #has #invited #the #Taliban

How Uzbekistan could liberalise its economy with a push into green energy | FT Film Uzbekistan is grappling with rising temperatures, water shortages and blackouts, so this is a race for energy security and about rebranding the country as a modern state, open to global business. In this FT film, we meet business people, officials, and investors to find out whether Uzbekistan can reinvent itself for a post-fossil fuel future. #How #Uzbekistan #could #liberalise #its

Fed officials tilt towards rate rise as Kevin Warsh era begins US government bonds drop after central bank vows to tame jolt of inflation triggered by Iran war #Fed #officials #tilt #towards #rate

Fed Meeting Live Updates: Kevin Warsh to Address U.S. Economy as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections. #Fed #Meeting #Live #Updates #Kevin

Intelligence Officials Have Welcomed Pulte and Then Clayton The two, whom President Trump nominated as acting director and director of national intelligence, have both prepared to take over the office. #Intelligence #Officials #Have #Welcomed #Pulte

Brazil Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro's son over US lobbying In Brazil, Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced to four years in prison. The third son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of pressuring US officials to impose economic sanctions on his own country. #Brazil #Supreme #Court #sentences #Bolsonaros

DR Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst in history as thousands not being traced Healthcare workers and officials are continuing to sound the alarm over the surging Ebola crisis. On June 16, the head of Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said that tens of thousands of people who have been in contact with ill patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently not being traced and that the outbreak could become the worst in history - surpassing the 2014-2016 outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone that killed over 11,000 people. #Congo #Ebola #outbreak #could #become

Middle East live: Vance says Strait of Hormuz will reopen without tolls US Vice President JD Vance said ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls under a peace deal signed with Iran, while insisting Tehran must meet its commitments before receiving economic benefits. Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated. #Middle #East #live #Vance #says

Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution. #Lawmakers #Warn #Trump #Officials #Not

What Is Habeas Corpus, and Why Are Trump Officials Talking About Suspending It? Administration officials have suggested suspending a legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, and struggled to accurately define it. #What #Habeas #Corpus #and #Why

A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said. #Tren #Aragua #Leader #Killed #Joint

Trump Administration Says It Will Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing The response came after a federal judge rebuked officials for failing to immediately comply with the order he issued last week. #Trump #Administration #Says #Will #Restart

Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire Also, officials say a U.S. #Elon #Musk #Becomes #the #Worlds