Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.

Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.





![French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, member of parliament for the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, poses prior to an interview on the evening news broadcast of French TV channel TF1, following the verdict in her appeal trial over misuse of EU funds, in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, July 7, 2026. [Christian Hartmann/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783470140.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts next to Reform UK by-election candidate Rob Kenyon as they arrive during the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, at St. Aidan's Parish Centre, Wigan, Britain on June 18, 2026. [Temilade Adelaja/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783437564.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.

An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’.
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.
Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government’s handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.
After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers.
Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.