Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition. Read More
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday. Read More
Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder’s release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump. Read More
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history. Read More
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds. Read More
Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating. Read More
Injury ends Williams’ Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury. Read More
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure “that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. Read More
Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island
The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read More
Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s body will lie in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq. Read More