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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash at 63, Supreme Leader Names Interim Successor
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died at the age of 63 in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. The incident, which occurred on Sunday in poor weather conditions, also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew members. 
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died at the age of 63 in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. The incident, which occurred on Sunday in poor weather conditions, also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew members. -
UK to Spend Over £10 Billion in Compensation for Infected Blood Scandal Victims
The United Kingdom is set to spend more than £10 billion ($12.70 billion) in compensation for thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal, one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the state-funded National Health Service (NHS). 
The United Kingdom is set to spend more than £10 billion ($12.70 billion) in compensation for thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal, one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the state-funded National Health Service (NHS). -
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills at Least 27 Amid U.S. Diplomatic Efforts
An Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people, mostly women and children, according to reports from local hospitals. T 
An Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people, mostly women and children, according to reports from local hospitals. T -
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Faces Crucial Extradition Ruling: Freedom or U.S. Trial Hangs in the Balance
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a pivotal moment in his long-running legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States, as a British court is set to deliver a final decision on Monday. The ruling, which comes after 13 years of legal disputes and detentions, could see Assange on a plane to the U.S. within 24 hours, released from jail, or his case bogged down in months of further legal wrangling. 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a pivotal moment in his long-running legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States, as a British court is set to deliver a final decision on Monday. The ruling, which comes after 13 years of legal disputes and detentions, could see Assange on a plane to the U.S. within 24 hours, released from jail, or his case bogged down in months of further legal wrangling. -
Iran's Hardline President Ebrahim Raisi Missing After Helicopter Crash Near Azerbaijan Border
Iran's hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, is missing in the country's mountains after his helicopter apparently crashed near the border with Azerbaijan on Sunday. The incident has sparked a massive rescue operation in the fog-shrouded forest, as the public is urged to pray for the president and his entourage, which included Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials. 
Iran's hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, is missing in the country's mountains after his helicopter apparently crashed near the border with Azerbaijan on Sunday. The incident has sparked a massive rescue operation in the fog-shrouded forest, as the public is urged to pray for the president and his entourage, which included Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials. -
IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Killed at Nova Music Festival in Gaza Tunnel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that they have recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival near the Gaza border. 
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that they have recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival near the Gaza border. -
Israel Rejects Genocide Claims at Hague as South Africa Seeks Urgent Action
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague became the battleground for a high-stakes legal confrontation between Israel and South Africa on Friday. Israel staunchly defended its military operations in Gaza, urging the court to dismiss South Africa's allegations of genocide and calling the case a "mockery" of the Genocide Convention. 
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague became the battleground for a high-stakes legal confrontation between Israel and South Africa on Friday. Israel staunchly defended its military operations in Gaza, urging the court to dismiss South Africa's allegations of genocide and calling the case a "mockery" of the Genocide Convention. -
First Aid Shipment Enters Gaza via U.S.-Built Pier Amid Intensified Israeli Offensive
The U.S. military has initiated a significant humanitarian effort in Gaza, deploying a temporary pier to facilitate the delivery of critical aid to the besieged enclave. Trucks carrying humanitarian supplies began moving ashore early Friday, utilizing the makeshift floating dock, which was constructed by the United States to counter the severe shortage of essential goods in Gaza. 
The U.S. military has initiated a significant humanitarian effort in Gaza, deploying a temporary pier to facilitate the delivery of critical aid to the besieged enclave. Trucks carrying humanitarian supplies began moving ashore early Friday, utilizing the makeshift floating dock, which was constructed by the United States to counter the severe shortage of essential goods in Gaza. -
Zelenskyy Visits Kharkiv and Demands Immediate Western Aid Amid Intensifying Russian Offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Kharkiv on Thursday, marking a critical visit to the country's second-largest city amid escalating Russian military activities in the region. This visit comes just days after Russian forces launched a new front across the northern border of Kharkiv oblast, intensifying the already brutal conflict. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Kharkiv on Thursday, marking a critical visit to the country's second-largest city amid escalating Russian military activities in the region. This visit comes just days after Russian forces launched a new front across the northern border of Kharkiv oblast, intensifying the already brutal conflict. -
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Rebukes Netanyahu Over Lack of Post-Hamas Plan for Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's leadership of ignoring his repeated requests to discuss a replacement for Hamas rule in Gaza, setting off a political firestorm that could threaten Netanyahu's hold on power. 
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's leadership of ignoring his repeated requests to discuss a replacement for Hamas rule in Gaza, setting off a political firestorm that could threaten Netanyahu's hold on power.
