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Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran

by News Feed Editor | Jul 8, 2026 | World

NewsFeedThe coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf in Iraq ahead of his burial on Thursday. Iran’s president attended the arrival ceremony in Iraq, but was forced to cut short his visit...

99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday

by News Feed Editor | Jul 8, 2026 | World

On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Because of Earth’s tilt and the timing of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, about 99 percent of the world’s population – some 8.2...

Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup

by News Feed Editor | Jul 8, 2026 | World

Cairo, Egypt – It was a night bookended by triumph and tears as Egyptians watched their team lead against reigning world champions Argentina by two goals in Atlanta – only for the match to turn on its head in the space of 13 minutes and knock the Pharaohs out of the...

Oil prices surge as US strikes Iran, reversing slide to pre-war levels

by News Feed Editor | Jul 8, 2026 | World

Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Oil prices have surged as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threaten to derail a fragile ceasefire...

IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games

by News Feed Editor | Jul 7, 2026 | World

NewsFeedThe International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in some team events and qualifying competitions ahead of the Los Angeles games in 2028. But the IOC has kept a ban on Russian flags and its...

FIFA condemns fan’s racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup match

by News Feed Editor | Jul 7, 2026 | World

An Argenitna supporter told Speed to ‘go cry at the zoo’ on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026FIFA has condemned the racist abuse hurled at social media influencer IShowSpeed during his livestream at a World Cup...
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