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NewsFeedQatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ThaniQatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. During his 18 years in power, he transformed Qatar into a global energy, diplomatic and media powerhouse, overseeing the expansion of its LNG industry, the founding of media, and the country’s rise on the world stage. He stepped down voluntarily in 2013, handing power to his son, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Mohammed Jamjoom looks back at his life and legacy.Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd…
EPAEyewitnesses described the devastation of the fires as “like a bomb has fallen”A British couple have been found down a ravine, badly burned and semi-conscious, after being caught up in the deadly wildfires that tore through Spain’s Almeria province, according to local media. The pair are thought to have been out hiking when they were caught up in the blaze, which spread rapidly through the province on Thursday. They were evacuated and taken to hospital where they are in intensive care. Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the fires, which have claimed the lives of 12 people, including four believed…
The Strait of Hormuz has become a key battleground in the US-Iran war, with both sides trading strikes over control of the strategic waterwayIran launched attacks on several Middle East countries on Sunday morning — including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan — in what it said was a response to repeated American ‘aggression’. The strikes are the biggest escalation yet of its war with the US since a ceasefire was brokered three months ago on April 8 and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 12. They come amid ongoing disputes over control and administration of shipping in…
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BBCAngie currently lives in the English Midlands but is preparing to move to Bulgaria. She has suffered for years from multiple chronic health issues including ME and an autoimmune thyroid condition. She says holidaying in Bulgaria has been transformative – enough that she has decided to leave the UK.A strong sense of community and the fresh air of the Bulgarian mountains are part of the pull.But she also feels the Bulgarian healthcare system is more responsive than the one she is leaving behind in the UK.”You have to pay a small fee to see a doctor, but then you see one quickly,” Angie says,…
Getty ImagesUS Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died following a brief and sudden illness.His office has released a statement saying he died on Saturday evening. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.”Elected to the US Senate in 2002, the South Carolina politician was one of Washington’s most influential voices on defence and foreign policy and a key ally of US President Donald Trump. Graham also served as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.Graham was a strong proponent of US support for Ukraine. “Putin will not stop in Ukraine,” he told…
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The leader had served from 1995 until his historic abdication in 2013, when he handed the throne to his fourth son, the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniThe former leader of Qatar, Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, passed away on Sunday, July 12. In a statement, the Amiri Diwan announced the visionary Emir passed away on the morning of July 12, corresponding to 27 Muharram 1448 AH, at the age of 74. Funeral prayers for Sheikh Hamad are set to take place after Maghrib prayer on Sunday, July 12, at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul…