Prolonged hospitalisation of US Republican Mitch McConnell raises questions
The senator has been hospitalised since June 14 with few details released, raising questions over his return to work.
![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)
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
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France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations
Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
![Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner [Robert F. Bukaty/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26161067852261-1783375452.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’.
Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to delay tariffs on Brazil until after election
President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro’s son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran’s new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
![A man rides a scooter past a billboard featuring the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (left); the late, slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (centre); and his son, current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei [Atta Kenare/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/afp-newsml.afp_.com_.20260703T080918Z.doc-b9624fr-1783181209.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
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El-Obeid is surrounded by the RSF: Could it be the next el-Fasher?
UN warns of ‘catastrophe’ in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.
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Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA’s decision has led to a furore in the football world – and accusations of bending its rules to please Trump.
Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Enormous crowds gather in Tehran for third day to mourn amid calls for revenge against the US and Israel.
