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Who was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi? Raisi ? a hardline and religiously conservative politician ? had deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 35 seconds 02:35
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Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands Late president’s body will be taken from Tehran to his hometown Mashhad, where he will be buried. play-arrow Video Duration 00 minutes 32 seconds 00:32
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Mourners attend the funeral procession in Tehran. [Atta Kenare/AFP] Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leads a funeral prayer for late President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials killed in the helicopter crash [Handout/Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images] People hold portraits of Raisi as they mourn during the funeral procession. [Abedin taherkenareh/EPA] In Tehran's city centre, mourners clutched portraits of Raisi as they gathered in and around the University of Tehran. [Abedin taherkenareh/EPA] Raisi's helicopter crashed into a fog-shrouded mountainside in northwestern Iran on Sunday as he headed back to the city of Tabriz after attending a ceremony on the border with Azerbaijan. [Atta Kenare/AFP] Iran declared five days of mourning and encouraged people to attend the public mourning events. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] Mourners hold up an Iranian flag as they attend the funeral procession in Tehran. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] Mourners attend the funeral procession. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] + 4
Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US and Israel? After more than seven months of war, analysts say Israel’s aims may be to destroy Gaza and displace its population.
EXCLUSIVE UK charges pro-Palestine protester behind divisive ‘coconut’ placard Marieha Hussain has been charged with a racially aggravated offence after mocking PM Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman.
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A pro-Palestinian protester being removed by police shouts at Secretary of State Antony Blinken. [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] A pro-Palestinian protester outside the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing as Blinken testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. [Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters] Police arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators during Blinken's testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. [Celal Gunes/Anadolu] The protesters staged a demonstration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza during Blinken's testimony. [Celal Gunes/Anadolu] The demonstrators accused Blinken of being a 'war criminal' and being responsible for a 'genocide' against Palestinians. [Celal Gunes/Anadolu] Several silent protesters held up their hands, stained with red paint or dye, behind Blinken during his appearances. [Celal Gunes/Anadolu] The chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations and Senate Appropriations committees halted the hearings at least six times while Blinken was delivering his opening statements. [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] Demonstrations against Israel's war on Gaza have become a feature of congressional appearances by Biden administration officials. [Celal Gunes/Anadolu] + 4
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As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help
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UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.
One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence There were 211 passengers on board the Boeing 777-300ER, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok. play-arrow Video Duration 04 minutes 19 seconds 04:19
Kenya’s President Ruto visits US as police deployment to Haiti takes shape Kenyan officials say Haiti deployment is imminent as William Ruto to hold talks with US President Joe Biden this week.
Schools, factories closed after quake ‘swarm’ near Naples The area in southern Italy witnessed a ‘seismic swarm’ overnight in which some 150 quakes were recorded.
Israeli minister orders return of camera seized from US news agency Associated Press news agency welcomes decision, raises concerns about government’s use of the foreign broadcaster law.
Spain says recall of Argentina ambassador ‘permanent’ as spat intensifies Argentina’s far-right President Milei says decision to recall envoy ‘absurd’ and calls Spanish PM Sanchez ‘arrogant’.
play video play video Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds 28:00 From: Inside Story Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation? The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
Thousands mourn Iran’s Raisi in Tabriz procession after helicopter crash Iranians are observing the second of five days of public mourning announced by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. play-arrow Video Duration 04 minutes 28 seconds 04:28
UK infected blood scandal victims to receive final compensation this year Minister reveals compensation plan after report found civil servants and doctors exposed patients to unacceptable risks.
Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia Ukraine’s leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation ‘most difficult’ since invasion. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 48 seconds 02:48
Is the ICC going to issue arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders? ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan seek warrants for five people, including Israeli PM Netanyahu and Hamas leader Sinwar.
Russia jails hypersonic missile scientist for 14 years for treason Anatoly Maslov is among a string of prominent Russian scientists to have been charged with treason in recent years.
Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops amid unrest Noumea’s international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists. play-arrow Video Duration 07 minutes 18 seconds 07:18
France begins first war crimes trial of Syrian officials Three officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president? Mokhber led the Iranian supreme leader’s multibillion-dollar charitable conglomerate for 14 years.
What comes next for Iran after the death of President Raisi? The deaths of the president and other officials in a helicopter crash are not likely to lead to major policy changes.
Greece court dismisses charges against nine Egyptians over Pylos shipwreck Rights groups also argue that the defendants’ right to a fair trial is compromised by ‘incomplete’ evidence.
US blacklists ex-Bangladesh general named in Al Jazeera investigation Former army chief Aziz Ahmed, subject of All the Prime Minister’s Men, was involved in ‘significant corruption’. play-arrow Video Duration 01 hours 00 minutes 20 seconds 01:00:20
Germany puts alleged leaders of suspected far-right coup plot on trial Nine defendants, including Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss, go on trial in Frankfurt for ‘treasonous’ 2022 coup plot.
‘Nowhere to go’: Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Rohingya, targeted by the military in 2017, are caught in middle as Arakan Army and military battle in country’s west.
Haji Abdul Subhan, a 74-year-old former railway employee, travels on the Thirukkural Express. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Samodhra Meena, left, from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan travels with her mother-in-law and son, in the Thirukkural Express. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] The 22-car Thirukkural Express is a microcosm of India, carrying passengers from different social groups and religions and with wide-ranging ambitions and grievances. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] A railway guard shows the signal for the train to start at Nizamuddin railway station in New Delhi. The Thirukkural Express stretches from New Delhi, the heart of India, to Kanyakumari, India's southernmost tip. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] The Thirukkural Express passes through Agra, the city of the iconic Taj Mahal. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Passengers rest in a general class of the Thirukkural Express. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] The 2,900-km (1,800-mile) journey south from New Delhi to Kanyakumari is one of the longest train rides in India. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Santosh Kumar Aggarwal speaks while travelling in the Thirukkural Express. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Passengers can also be divided by their politics, a topic that is at the top of their minds with an election under way. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Mahadev Prasad, left, and Vinoth Kumar in air-conditioned sleeper compartment of the Thirukkural Express. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Passengers travel in a general compartment of the train. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] A passenger watches videos of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] Tourists wait to watch the sun rise at Kanyakumari. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo] + 9
‘No equivalence’: Biden defends Israel after ICC requests arrest warrants US president insists Israel and Hamas cannot be compared after ICC seeks warrants over alleged Israeli war crimes. play-arrow Video Duration 01 minutes 08 seconds 01:08
‘Lone wolf’ or JI?: Jemaah Islamiyah confusion after Malaysia attack Hardline group launched wave of devastating attacks in Indonesia in the 2000s before regional governments cracked down.
Greece braces for trial over ‘one of the worst’ Mediterranean shipwrecks In mid-June 2023, more than 500 people died after the fishing boat they boarded capsized.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817 As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
World reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking Israel, Hamas arrest warrants The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. play-arrow Video Duration 21 minutes 28 seconds 21:28
Cohen admits to stealing and other takeaways from day 19 of Trump’s trial Prosecution rested its case in former US president’s hush-money trial, as defence finished cross-examining Cohen.
EXPLAINER Helicopter crash kills Raisi: Are sanctions behind Iran’s aviation crisis? Sanctions have prevented Iran from procuring new aircraft or equipment, which have been linked to aviation accidents. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 01 seconds 02:01
Sunak apologises after report finds UK government covered up blood scandal More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and other viruses after being given contaminated blood.
Iran announces five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash in poor weather.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wins bid to appeal extradition to US Judges in the UK will hear WikiLeaks founder’s argument against being extradited to face trial in a US court.
‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan’s elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.
Russian playwright and director go on trial over ‘justifying terrorism’ Director Yevgeniya Berkovich and writer Svetlana Petriychuk were arrested over their play Finist, the Brave Falcon.