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Cleaner Paola Stefany Neto Cirino, 30, is arrested for allegedly drugging and fatally stabbing an elderly couple in Belo Horizonte to settle gambling debts.

The quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are confirmed, featuring Morocco, France, Norway, and England. Upcoming matches include Portugal against Spain and the USA versus Belgium on July 6, followed by Switzerland facing Colombia and Argentina meeting Egypt on July 7.

Hey Jude! It’s coming home We’ve been waiting for England to make us believe, today the Three Lions nationalised belief.…

An Arsenal player, Riccardo Calafiori, is reportedly being questioned as a witness in an investigation into an alleged prostitution ring in Milan.

What’s going on?
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been buried in Tehran, attended by thousands of mourners. The funeral followed his death from undisclosed causes, leading to widespread national mourning. Khamenei’s passing marks a significant moment in Iran’s leadership structure.

Two outlets highlight contrasting aspects of the event. Reuters states, “Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor,” focusing on familial representation amidst leadership changes. In contrast, The New York Times reports, “Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral,” emphasising the emotional and societal impacts of the funeral on a war-weary populace.

Coverage analysed: Reuters | The New York Times

A mother in New South Wales has been charged with murder after the body of her four-year-old son was discovered at their home, amid allegations of cannibalism.

GUAM EVACUATIONS
Evacuations in Guam proceed as super Typhoon Bavi approaches with record-breaking winds. Authorities issue safety warnings amid severe weather conditions impacting the region.

Nigel Farage reportedly failed to disclose financial support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, covering security and staff, prior to his election. Cottrell, jailed in 2017 for money laundering, allegedly provided benefits exceeding £300, prompting calls for an investigation from MP Josh Babarinde.

A 17-year-old British tourist has been declared brain dead after a fall from a hotel balcony in Halandri, Athens, while police investigate the incident.

Advocates rallied outside the federal courthouse in San Diego, calling for the release of Benito Miranda Hernandez, a US Navy veteran detained by ICE after finishing a drug conviction sentence. Hernandez, who served three tours in Iraq, faces deportation despite returning from service with promises of citizenship.