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BBC witnesses mourners gathering for former supreme leader’s funeral in TehranIranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.2 hrs agoMiddle East
Wycliffe Muia / BBCKaliluni Primary School has lost most of its pupils over the last three yearsOn what should be a busy morning at Kaliluni Primary School in southern Kenya, only cows are in attendance, grazing between broken classroom doors that hang open to reveal rows of empty chairs.Three years ago, more than 200 children filled this rural school with noise and activity. Now there are only five pupils – and on the day we visit they, and the only remaining teacher, are absent. As we leave the dilapidated compound, with books strewn across the floors of some classrooms, we…
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Zelenskiy / OfficialUkraine’s military described St Petersburg’s oil terminal as “one of the largest” in RussiaA major oil terminal in Russia’s second city of St Petersburg in the north-west was struck overnight by Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.He described it as key “infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. Ukraine also said a major Russian naval base in the region was hit.St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city was under a “massive” drone attack, admitting the oil terminal was hit. He reported no casualties.Ukraine has recently intensified its long-range drone attacks on Russia’s critical energy infrastructure, causing widespread…
Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex had planned to visit the UK with their children from MondayPrince Harry will not be joined by his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children when he visits the UK next week, it is understood.Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will not travel to London, as had originally been planned, after it was confirmed that the family would not be provided with taxpayer-funded police security.It is still possible that they may join Prince Harry later in the week, when the five-day trip moves to Birmingham to promote the Invictus Games.It is unclear whether…
Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC – here’s how the day unfoldedAfter months of rumours and speculation, superstar couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have finally tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden.The news was confirmed on Friday evening by Swift’s publicist, and at the same time, giant screens outside the arena lit up with the message: “JUST&T MARRIED!”Swift, the world’s biggest pop star, and Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, got engaged last August, and fans have been wondering when, where and how it would happen ever since. While many details about the celebrations…
NEW YORK (news agencies) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.“When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, death and lifelong disability.”About 4,000 to 5,000 Americans drown each year. Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds or oceans.But statistically speaking, drowning is a much larger danger to children. It’s the No. 1 cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4,…
Tino Romano / EPAOutdoor workers can be particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, such as that seen in the UK and Europe last monthWe might only be a few days into July, but two record-breaking summer heatwaves have already provided the UK and Europe with a snapshot of their new climate.Hot on the heels of May’s heat, June saw temperature records not only broken but smashed in what the UN’s weather agency called an “extraordinary” event across the continent.And after a brief period of respite, another heatwave is on the way.If this feels unusual, that is because it…
ReutersReutersThousands gathered in the courtyard of Tehran’s main mosque to mourn Ayatollah Ali KhameneiKhamenei’s body is currently lying in state at the Grand MosallaLarge crowds of black-clad mourners have gathered outside Tehran’s main mosque to pay their respects to Iran’s former supreme leader on the first day of his funeral comemorations.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body is currently lying in state at the Grand Mosalla, ahead of his eventual burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.Authorities expect 15-20 million people to attend the ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days, which take place more than four months after Khamenei…
Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC – here’s how the day unfoldedTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden, in a star-studded ceremony officiated by actor Adam Sandler. The pair wore Christian Dior, Swift’s publicist said, and did not have bridesmaids and groomsmen. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honour, and Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother, was his best man. The event shuttered one of Manhattan’s busiest corridors and brought out Hollywood A-list stars, such as actors Hugh Grant and Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone and model…