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NPR Headline NewsJul 04, 2026
Iran begins week of funeral celebrations for Khamenei
Foreign dignitaries are gathering in Iran for a week of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

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The Funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneJul 04, 2026
Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah's State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.

ABC NewsJul 04, 2026
WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: American cinema
Whoopi Goldberg takes us on a tour of American cinema history, showcasing Hollywood's influential role in shaping popular culture over the last 100 years.

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Int'l Herald TribuneJul 04, 2026
Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
The country's security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war in February.

BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn
England's must-win World Cup match will go ahead as planned on Monday. Pubs can stay open until 05:00, which could spell a difficult morning for many.

NPR Headline NewsJul 04, 2026
Trump closes out July Fourth with a speech and fireworks
After a day of extreme heat and canceled events, President Trump closes out America's 250th birthday with a long speech and a fireworks display.

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CBC Top StoriesJul 04, 2026
Crowds mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran begins days-long funeral ceremonies
Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a days-long funeral on Saturday for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.



BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?

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Int'l Herald TribuneJul 04, 2026
Scenes From Taylor Swift's NYC Wedding: Fans, Stars and More
The scene outside Taylor Swift's wedding in Manhattan had the drama and emotion of one of her albums.

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Karlie Kloss, Jason Sudeikis and More Guests Arrive at Taylor Swift's Wedding (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

ABC NewsJul 04, 2026
WATCH: Eagle-eye view of the Great American Fair
ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce is atop the 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel that is the centerpiece of the Great American Fair.

CNBC World NewsJul 04, 2026
Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death
Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

Washington Post World NewsJul 04, 2026
Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine
The Russian president donned military fatigues as he tried to counter a narrative that Moscow is stumbling in its war after Ukrainian drone strikes set off an acute fuel shortage.

NYTimes GlobalJul 04, 2026
At the tall ships parade, a historic bell rings out.


ABC NewsJul 04, 2026
Ukraine launches major drone attack again on Russia
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia with some 400 drones involved, according to the Russian defense ministry.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 04, 2026
Sooryavanshi, 15, debuts in India loss to England
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest man to play for India in England's thrilling four-wicket win in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
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".

NYT Middle EastJul 04, 2026
Will Iran's New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father's Funeral?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 04, 2026
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.

NPR Headline NewsJul 04, 2026
Pope Leo visits Lampedusa to spotlight missing migrants
Pope Leo XIV will spend July 4th in Lampedusa, Italy, one of Europe's busiest migrant landing points. He will pray with migrants and honor those who died trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
GB's Fery fights off Bergs and nosebleeds to win five-set epic
British wildcard Arthur Fery beats Zizou Bergs to reach the Wimbledon fourth round and keep home singles hopes alive - despite suffering three nosebleeds.

ABC NewsJul 04, 2026
Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 04, 2026
Supporting Pride London 'more important than ever'
Hundreds of charities, community groups and companies took part in Saturday's parade.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 04, 2026
Antonelli beats Leclerc & Hamilton to Silverstone pole
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.

Washington Post World NewsJul 04, 2026
In Lampedusa, island gateway to Europe, Pope Leo calls for protecting migrants
As he stressed human dignity in Lampedusa, Pope Leo also issued a July Fourth message to the U.S., saying "in every generation" immigrants "helped to shape the nation's character."

BBC Front PageJul 04, 2026
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.

CBC Top StoriesJul 04, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 points as Canada routs Puerto Rico 110-84 in basketball World Cup qualifying
Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 26 points as Canada led from whistle-to-whistle in a 110-84 win over Puerto Rico on Friday in a FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying game.



BBC Front PageJul 03, 2026
The schools starting late after 1am England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.

BBC Front PageJul 03, 2026
England-Mexico kick-off unchanged at 1am after Fifa u-turn
England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.

CBC Top StoriesJul 03, 2026
Trump promises 'really long' Fourth of July speech despite heat warning
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to deliver a ‘really long' Fourth of July speech despite many celebrations for America's 250 birthday in Washington have already been cancelled due to severe heat.



NPR Headline NewsJul 03, 2026
Iran plans massive funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death
Iran is preparing a delayed, massive funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While the government stages it as a show of force, citizens remain deeply divided over his legacy.

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Int'l Herald TribuneJul 03, 2026
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.

BBC Front PageJul 03, 2026
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJul 03, 2026
Iran's injured Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei won't attend his father's funeral, sources say
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is not expected to attend his own father's funeral, an Iranian official and a Middle Eastern diplomat tell NBC News.

NPR Topics: NewsJul 03, 2026
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.

CBC Top StoriesJul 03, 2026
Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World ?Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.



NPR Topics: NewsJul 03, 2026
July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital
July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.

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Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 30 (Washington Post World News)
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