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Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis: Low-profile guest list for Khamenei's funeral reveals how isolated Iran has become

Iran begins a week of funeral ceremonies on Friday for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike in February. The ceremonies will move from Tehran to Qom, then to Najaf in Iraq, before concluding with burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.…

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Indian woman, laid off twice on H-1B visa, says she's still hopeful: 'Didn't come to the US just for a degree or job'

A former international student from India, Maya, shared the hardships H-1B visa holders in the US are facing after a layoff. These visa holders have 60 days to find a new job where the new employer would file for an H-1B transfer. But this 60-day window is not always enough…

The Times of India

Melania Trump Earned £8 Million for Amazon Documentary That Grossed Just £12.4 Million

Amazon's documentary on Melania Trump grossed $16.6 million globally, with the first lady earning $10.7 million. Despite high costs, Amazon defends the project as a strategic streaming investment.

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Inside Trump's 12 AM Phone Routine: Kid Rock Explains Why He Calls the 80-Year-Old POTUS Late at Night

Kid Rock describes his late-night calls to Donald Trump, highlighting their friendship and shared political theatrics, while defending Trump's character and motives in a Sky News interview.

International Business Times UK

Couple who staged apparent proposal atop Empire State Building faces slew of charges

‘Rooftoppers’ Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after allegedly scaling the New York skyscraper

The Guardian - US

Meet Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, Russian couple arrested after climbing New York’s Empire State Building to propose

A thrilling marriage proposal at the top of the Empire State Building took a surprising turn when Russian urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested. The adventurous couple made headlines after scaling the famous skyscraper, unveiling a peace banner, and sharing a romantic moment, only to be intercepted…

The Times of India

July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

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Woman survived Venezuela earthquake by crawling through rubble hours after being deported by US

146 people were onboard the deportation flight, including 19 women and seven children, which landed hours before the earthquakes struck

The Independent UK

Iran Issues Stark Warning To U.S. And Israel As It Readies Supreme Leader's Funeral: 'Avoid Any Miscalculation'

Iran issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel over the upcoming funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

International Business Times

'US spends $999bn, others much lower': Trump blasts Nato; how true is his claim?

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to lambaste Nato over what he claimed was US spending to protect them.

The Times of India

Half a million dead but just 40sqkm gained in six months: Impact of Putin’s devastating war in numbers

IN DEPTH: Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine are slowing and hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed. As Kyiv seizes the upper hand, Alex Croft looks at the data that shows why Moscow is struggling

The Independent UK

Venezuelan Political Prisoners Left Sleeping Outdoors, Trapped in Damaged Cells After Earthquakes, Families Warn

Relatives and human rights advocates are warning that dozens of political prisoners held at two of Venezuela's most notorious prisons, Ramo Verde and El Rodeo I, remain at risk after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes damaged prison infrastructure and exposed what they describe as dangerous living conditions.

Latin Times

Rochdale grooming gang leader released as deportation loophole sparks fury across the UK

Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's release after 14 years has sparked outrage as a legal loophole prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions. Ahmed, stripped of citizenship, remains in the UK due to old immigration laws protecting pre-1973 Commonwealth settlers. Victims and campaigners decry the justice system's failure,…

The Times of India

In Canada, there is a city where crows dive-bomb pedestrians every spring, so residents created a map of attack zones

Vancouver's spring brings a peculiar tradition: aggressive crows protecting their young. These intelligent birds, known to remember faces, can make navigating the city a challenge. A crowdsourced map, CrowTrax, helps residents avoid nesting hotspots. While encounters can be startling, experts advise staying calm and using protection like umbrellas. Despite the…

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A 60 million-kronor Swedish project is building drone swarms that can fly, roll, and swim together, and the goal is rescue, wildfire response, and critical infrastructure defense

Sweden is pioneering an advanced drone system, investing £4.4 million in a six-year project. Researchers are developing intelligent swarms capable of operating across air, land, and water with minimal human oversight. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities in rescue, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure protection, with potential military applications. The project…

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Between 1946 and 1958, the United States detonated 23 nuclear bombs at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, destroying islands and contaminating the lagoon; decades later, researchers found flourishing coral communities whose resilience may offer insights for cancer research

Once thought to be permanently scarred by nuclear tests, Bikini Atoll's waters now teem with vibrant marine life. Corals, exposed to decades of radiation, exhibit remarkable cellular resilience and genetic repair mechanisms. Scientists are studying these organisms, hoping to unlock secrets that could lead to new cancer treatments and a…

The Guardian - UK

German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by state

The Times of India

China spent decades planting 66 billion trees; scientists found they now outgrow natural forests by 66%

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Scientists say the first Americans mostly hunted giant animals, and evidence from 50 sites suggests the practice may have aided their spread across the continents

Ancient Americans weren't cautious settlers but bold hunters, a new study reveals. Instead of small game, early humans across the Americas primarily hunted massive herbivores like mammoths, comprising up to 88% of their diet. This specialization in big game provided abundant calories and acted as a 'map,' enabling rapid expansion…

The Independent UK

Man pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquake as wife celebrates ‘miracle’ rescue

Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was buried under a collapsed shopping centre parking lot in La Guaira

France 24

Security guard rescued from building basement eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were able to pass him water and…

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Chile in the 1970s replaced vast native forests with pine plantations, but scientists later found streams shrinking while wildlife quietly disappeared

Chile's push for commercial timber plantations has inadvertently impacted its water systems. Replacing diverse native forests with fast-growing monocultures, like pines and eucalyptus, alters soil moisture and reduces local water availability. Research highlights that native forests are more efficient at regulating water, seeping it into aquifers. This shift underscores the…

The Times of India

Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but research suggests these plantations provide much less habitat for wildlife than native forests

British forests, often perceived as thriving wildlife havens, are revealed to be largely monocultures of Sitka spruce, hindering native biodiversity. A recent study highlights that these commercial plantations, established post-WWI for timber, support significantly fewer species than ancient native woodlands. Researchers propose a "patchwork" approach, integrating diverse tree species in…

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One house, no neighbours: Wales’ abandoned village was demolished over landslide fears, but one lonely cottage has just found a new owner

In an unusual auction, a solitary cottage located in a desolate Welsh village has been purchased for just under £50,000. The village, once bustling with over 600 residents, was evacuated due to unfounded fears of landslides, leading to the demolition of its buildings. This notable three-bedroom residence, remarkably untouched, now…

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America’s Declaration of Independence was printed in a single overnight rush in 1776: Only 26 original copies still exist

Before it became a legendary symbol of liberty, the Declaration of Independence was just urgent news. Printer John Dunlap toiled throughout the night of July 4, 1776, crafting approximately 200 copies for swift dispatch. Intended for public readings, these broadsides were quickly discarded, resulting in only 26 known originals still…

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