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Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail
In 2012, singing star Shaker quit his music career, before being accused of joining an armed group in Lebanon.
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Thousands gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Tehran
Thousands of mourners attended the public grand procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran.
Published On 4 Jul 2026
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.
Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei lies in state
Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as some 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire
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Iran’s Khamenei funeral: Which world leaders are attending?
Several heads of state and other government officials will gather in Tehran for supreme leader’s state funeral.
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Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV?
A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
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Nine Buddhist monks killed by child driving truck in Thailand
Nine Buddhist monks were killed after a truck driven by an 11-year-old boy struck a pilgrimage procession in Thailand.
Published On 2 Jul 2026
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The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader
An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.
Published On 2 Jul 2026
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What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its members
The Vatican declares ‘schism’ in Catholic Church after bishops were ordained without Pope Leo XIV’s approval.
Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination
Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus’s original disciples.
Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents’ vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
