Khamenei successor has yet to be seen as late ruler’s funeral comes to a close
US and Iran have resumed strikes, threatening a return to full-scale war. The fighting also came with Iran preparing to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed alongside close family members on the first day of the US-Israeli war against…
‘Epic rematch’ expected as Les Bleus face down The Atlas Lions
There are eight teams left in the World Cup and two more are going to pack their bags tomorrow as the quarter finals kick off on Thursday between Spain and Belgium and then a highly anticipated match between France and…
In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning
In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above…
Burnham moves closer to becoming British PM, Farage runs against Count Binface
Veteran politician Andy Burnham is taking another step towards becoming the UK’s next prime minister o, July 9 as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader formally opened. He is the only Labour member of Parliament to have publicly…
Democratic candidate for key Senate seat steps down over sexual assault allegation
The Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, has withdrawn from the race following accusations of sexual assault, among other controversies. Platner continues to deny the allegations, saying he’s dropping out due to losing his party’s support. It’s a key…
Iran betting Trump ‘doesn’t have the stomach to go back to full-scale war’
The United States and Iran traded strikes on July 9 for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also heard in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, two US allies in the…
Meet Shirley, ‘Les Bleus’ 96-year-old World Cup house mate and number one fan
When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and…
Nice 2016 terror attack: A decade of grief
On 14 July 2016, Nice was hit by the deadliest attack in its history, claimed by the Islamic State group. A truck ploughed into the Promenade des Anglais, striking crowds of spectators who had gathered to watch the Bastille Day…
Les Bleus and the Atlas Lions kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter-finals
France and Morocco are facing each other on July 9 as the World Cup’s blockbuster quarter-finals kick off. On the other side of the draw, holders Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11 after staggering into the quarter-finals…