WORLDKhamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of QomTens of thousands of mourners gather in Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDCuba loses power across nation for third time this yearAn island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDCristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat PortugalCristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDAustralian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised<p>Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’ </p><p>Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation, with the The Guardian·July 7, 2026
WORLDAustralian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised<p>Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’ </p><p>Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation, with the The Guardian·July 7, 2026
WORLDAt least 16 people buried following landslide in ChinaThe country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDHamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 yearsHamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDAnyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach HassanHossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
WORLDWorld Cup in photos: Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 after Balogun controversy, Ronaldo exitsThe U.S. is out of the World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in a match blemished by suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card. Ronaldo exits.CNBC·July 7, 2026
WORLDWatch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with SpainBelgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDCharlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murderThe hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDCuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six monthsPeople in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.Al Jazeera·July 7, 2026
