Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s leading lodging franchisors, today announced the appointment of Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer of CVS Health, to its Board of Directors. #Choice #Hotels #International #Appoints #Artificial

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

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

Jordan Bardella redit son "total soutien" à Marine Le Pen et "espère la voir élue" Les deux leaders du parti d'extrême droite ont affiché leur unité alors qu'ils sauront mardi lequel sera candidat à l'Elysée. #Jordan #Bardella #redit #son #total

The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S. #The #Funeral #Irans #Supreme #Leader

Iran holds funeral for Ali Khamenei: Attendees 'hardline factions' of society, specialist says Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday for the start of a dayslong funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tara Kangarlou, a global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, said most attendees were "more emboldened, hardline factions of the society," making the crowd unrepresentative of broader public attitudes toward the regime. #Iran #holds #funeral #for #Ali

Media leadership unity in defying Trump’s assault on Free speech: standing tall against historic comparisons Jeff Sonnenfeld leads a group including Jeff Bewkes, Kay Koplovitz and Tom Glocer in congratulating media leaders for their remarkable unity. #Media #leadership #unity #defying #Trumps

Thousands gather for funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei A days-long funeral is under way in Tehran for Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. #Thousands #gather #for #funeral #Irans

What does Tehran want Washington to see at Khamenei's huge funeral? | DW News Iran is staging its largest-ever state funeral, as Americans mark 250 years of independence. Millions are expected to mourn former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in US and Israeli strikes. #What #does #Tehran #want #Washington

Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester. #Momentary #Unity #Funeral #Masks #Deep

15 million people expected to attend former supreme leader's funeral Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in ​Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran. 15 million people are expected to attend the former leader's funeral, according to Iranian authorities, FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah said, reporting from Tehran, adding that the event would take place also in neighbouring Iraq. #million #people #expected #attend #former

Middle East live: Iran begins days-long funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran on Saturday began a days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 86-year-old was killed in an air strike at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. #Middle #East #live #Iran #begins

My fellow American: who should be remembered for the next 250 years? Artists, thinkers and leaders from the US and beyond pick the person they think deserves to be honoured: from Abraham Lincoln to Dorothy Parker #fellow #American #who #should #remembered

How the Ukraine war made Turkey a key NATO ally | DW News As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara, the Black Sea has become one of the alliance's most important security frontiers. On board a Turkish naval mission searching for drifting sea mines, we report on how Russia's war against Ukraine is reshaping security in the region. #How #the #Ukraine #war #made

Update: World Leaders Urged To Protect Sudan City El-Obeid From Rapid Support Forces Attack A week after Vanity Fair published her special report on the civil war in Sudan, conflict correspondent Janine di Giovanni returns with news from century old city Sudanese El-Obeid, where UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk warns “another human rights catastrophe is unfolding." #Update #World #Leaders #Urged #Protect

Trump questions NATO support just days before alliance summit | DW News Less than a week before NATO leaders meet in Ankara, Donald Trump is escalating his criticism of the alliance. The US president says America's relationship with NATO is not reciprocal and has voiced frustration over allies' responses to the conflict with Iran. #Trump #questions #NATO #support #just

Iran gets ready for Khamenei's funeral He was assassinated in a #US-Israeli strike in February 2026. #Iran's Supreme leader Ali #Khamenei's #funerals are set to be held on July 4, with authorities expecting between 15 and 20 million people to attend. #Iran #gets #ready #for #Khameneis

EU sanctions individuals behind Alexei Navalny poisoning – POLITICO The Council of the European Union on Friday announced sanctions targeting six scientists and researchers suspected of being involved in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The EU remains fully committed to countering the proliferation and use of chemical weapons,” read the Council statement. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a travel ban to the EU. ... #sanctions #individuals #behind #Alexei #Navalny

‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships AI isn’t the problem, says leadership expert Leena Rinne: It’s social connection and emotional intelligence instead. #Its #just #his #and #going

It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway. #Its #Day #the #Supreme #Leaders

Number of women in Burnham's cabinet 'a central issue' for female Labour MPs, says Harriet Harman The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said. #Number #women #Burnhams #cabinet #central

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

Middle East live: Iran prepares to say final goodbye to Supreme Leader Khamenei Iran has warned the United States and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to attend in Tehran alone for this three-day tribute, which begins Saturday. #Middle #East #live #Iran #prepares

Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents President Trump’s earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president. #Trumps #Huge #Windfall #Has #Few

Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S. #Mass #Mournings6 #Days #and #Countries

Republican Senate Candidates Start Their Own Super PACs to Gain Cash Advantage Most of the party’s top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders. The move allows them to seize control of their financial destinies. #Republican #Senate #Candidates #Start #Their

Drones over Europe raise concerns about Russian activities A new study, backed up by analysts and political leaders, says frequent drone flights over NATO military assets mark a Russian campaign to probe defenses and gather information. #Drones #over #Europe #raise #concerns

New UK prime minister, same bond market | FT #shorts The UK is changing leadership. Again. #New #prime #minister #same #bond

New York City educators and industry leaders gathered at Google’s offices to shape the future of AI in classrooms. Google, the New York Jobs CEO Council and Urban Assembly hosted an AI summit for 150 education and industry leaders. #New #York #City #educators #and

Luxury Unfiltered: The cost of waiting — lessons from the Équité 2026-2030 luxury report Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid. #Luxury #Unfiltered #The #cost #waiting

Why extreme heat is so politically divisive this summer The United States and Europe are both suffering through dangerous heat waves this summer, but their political leaders are telling very different stories about why and what to do about it. POLITICO’s Chelsea Harvey breaks down how dangerous these heat waves are, the role climate change is playing and why U. #Why #extreme #heat #politically #divisive

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military, fight corruption in key speech President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-graft purge gutted the military's top ranks. #vows #strengthen #Chinas #military #fight

The Founding Father Who Sought a Last-Minute Deal to Avert the Revolution Recently discovered documents reveal a back-channel attempt by a leader of the Continental Congress to make peace. (He did not succeed. #The #Founding #Father #Who #Sought

Defections from Google DeepMind prompt questions about Alphabet’s efforts to stay at the forefront of AI With Google's AI models losing leaderboard places and its pace of model releases lagging, some are questioning if the internet giant can stay at AI's cutting edge. #Defections #from #Google #DeepMind #prompt

Burnham's approach is unusual but it should work, former deputy Labour leader says Andy Burnham's approach is unusual but it should work, former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has said. #Burnhams #approach #unusual #but #should

AI Discovery, Live Flight Tracking and More Ways to Save This Summer Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, today launches new beta tools and updated product features, in response to changing traveller needs. Every month, Skyscanner helps more than 160 million travellers worldwide explore and compare flights, accommodation and car hire options. #Discovery #Live #Flight #Tracking #and

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

Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy. #Visa #redefines #its #role #travel

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

What’s Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2026 RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern, the AI-powered travel platform built on the world’s largest source of travel intent data. #Whats #Shaping #Global #Summer #Travel

Donald Trump and how strongman leaders fall The downfalls of would-be autocrats in Hungary, Brazil and the Philippines hold lessons for America #Donald #Trump #and #how #strongman

With Final Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Is Sharply Divided The justices will decide this week whether President Trump can end the guarantee of birthright citizenship and fire a leader of the independent Federal Reserve. #With #Final #Decisions #Ahead #the

Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace this Monday as he kicks off a two-day visit to France. The two leaders are expected to discuss regional security amid escalations in Iran and particularly securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. #Sultan #Oman #meet #Frances #Macron

Aviva CEO: ‘What we are desperate for is stability’ | FT #shorts As Britain prepares for a new prime minister, Amanda Blanc, chief executive of insurer Aviva, discussed the challenges businesses face when navigating changes in government leadership.⁠ ⁠‘What is really important is stability and consistency,’ Blanc said at the FT Global Insurance Summit. #Aviva #CEO #What #are #desperate

Grim legacy of ‘Chavismo’ hinders Venezuela’s earthquake response Socialist regime’s US-backed leader is facing a crisis as anger mounts over inadequate rescue efforts #Grim #legacy #Chavismo #hinders #Venezuelas

MotoGP: Bezzecchi fuori in Olanda, caduta ai 200 orari al terzo giro. Non è più leader del Mondiale L’italiano dell’Aprilia era in lotta con Marc Marquez per il terzo posto. Out anche Bagnaia #MotoGP #Bezzecchi #fuori #Olanda #caduta

Kazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’ The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China. #Kazakhstans #Leader #Deepens #Ties #Saying

Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs amid anger over slow response Country’s US-backed interim leader Delcy Rodríguez accused of failing to provide help for the victims #Venezuela #earthquake #death #toll #climbs

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

Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as Hezbollah rejects agreement Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon as a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, while the militant group's leader, Naim Qassem, rejected the framework as "null and void". The opposing stances underscored the uncertainty surrounding a deal intended to pave the way for peace and the disarmament of Hezbollah. #Netanyahu #hails #Lebanon #deal #Hezbollah

++ Leader Hezbollah, 'accordo umiliante che rinuncia alla sovranità, è nullo' ++ 'Beirut ci ripensi. Non abbiamo abbandonato il campo allora, non lo faremo ora' #Leader #Hezbollah #accordo #umiliante #che

Britain’s next leader faces a big call on North Sea drilling. Donald Trump is watching. – POLITICO Big call   The final legal approval on the two projects — which are already far-progressed and could start production as soon as this year — sits with current U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.  A spokesperson for Miliband's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said: “Our priority is to deliver a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climate and legal obligations, which drives our clean energy future of energy security, lower bills, and good long-term jobs.” Burnham’s team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Labour’s most prominent climate champion, Miliband described the Rosebank project as “climate vandalism” when the party was in opposition. ... #Britains #next #leader #faces #big