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Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer. Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour members of parliament on the first day of nominations on Thursday, leaving him one short of ensuring he can be the only candidate.
Ayatollah Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad, Mojtaba absent from funeral
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was laid to rest on Thursday (July 9) at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace and the holy city of Iraq, concluding a week of state mourning marked by funeral ceremonies in Iran and Iraq.
Malaysia repatriates over 242,000 undocumented migrants
Malaysia has repatriated a total of 242,093 undocumented migrants from 112 countries under the Migrant Repatriation Programme between May 19, 2025, and June this year. Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they accounted for the vast majority of the 264,961 foreigners who registered for the voluntary return initiative.
Iran claims US strikes targeted Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter
Iranian state-affiliated media has claimed that the United States launched a missile strike hitting the perimeter of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran.
US launches fresh strikes on 90 Iranian military targets
The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting around 90 military sites across Iran's southern coastline and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further escalating military tensions in the Gulf.
Ayatollah Khamenei to be laid to rest in Mashhad today
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be laid to rest in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday (July 9), bringing to a close a week of state mourning marked by massive funeral processions across Iran and Iraq.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' amid renewed military escalation
US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran effectively "over," signalling a sharp deterioration in relations after renewed military exchanges between the two countries.
Khamenei's body arrives in Iraq ahead of Najaf, Karbala funeral prayers
The body of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq on Tuesday night, where thousands are expected to attend funeral prayers in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday (July 8).
China flood death toll rises to 17, thousands evacuated
The death toll from severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak in southern China's Guangxi region has risen to 17, with more than 100 people injured and tens of thousands displaced, as rescue efforts continue amid persistent heavy rainfall.
US says it strikes over 80 Iranian military targets after Hormuz tanker attack
The United States launched a large-scale retaliatory air campaign against Iran overnight, striking more than 80 military targets following an attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United States Central Command.