Iran & the Middle East
Mourners chant ‘revenge’ at funeral prayers for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader. On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and expected successor, Mojtaba Khamenei. (NYT — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/world/middleeast/iran-funeral-supreme-leader.html)
Three sons of Iran’s slain leader appear at funeral, not his successor. Iranian state TV showed Khamenei’s sons Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud praying at the funeral; supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not seen. (CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/05/successor-to-irans-slain-leader-khamenei-does-not-appear-at-funeral.html)
Slain Ayatollah’s son attends funeral as current Ayatollah stays away. (Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/slain-ayatollahs-son-attends-funeral-current-ayatollah-stays-away)
Calls for killing of Trump at funeral of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei. (Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/05/iran-ali-khamenei-funeral-supreme-leader-mojtaba-absent)
Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade, Iranian state media says. (Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-and-qatar-resume-maritime-trade-iranian-state-media)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards divert 6 ships from the Strait of Hormuz. (Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-revolutionary-guards-divers-6-ships-strait-hormuz)
Iran: Pressure on the persecuted Baha’i community intensifies. War has seen the Iranian regime crack down on dissidents of all kinds; members of the country’s Baha’i faith have long been persecuted, and their situation is now worsening. (DW — https://www.dw.com/en/iran-pressure-on-persecuted-baha-i-community-intensifies/a-77824095)
Gaza & Yemen
Netanyahu vows not to rebuild Gaza until Hamas surrenders its weapons. (Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-vows-not-rebuild-gaza-until-hamas-surrenders-its-weapons)
Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says. Elyas Abu Safia says his father Hussam can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. (Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/5/jailed-gaza-hospital-chief-in-life-threatening-condition-rights-group-says)
Opinion: Release Dr Hussam Abu Safia immediately. It’s been more than 1,000 days of genocide and 500 days of Abu Safia’s detention, the piece argues, calling for urgent action to end both. (Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/7/5/release-dr-hussam-abu-safia-immediately)
Cargo vessel attacked near Yemen’s Hodeidah, UK maritime agency says. (Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cargo-vessel-attacked-near-yemens-hodeidah-uk-maritime-agency-says)
United States
US celebrates 250 years of independence amid a polarising political landscape. The 250th anniversary of American independence collided with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heat wave bearing down on millions across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday. (France 24 — https://www.france24.com/en/us-celebrates-250-years-of-independence-amid-polarising-political-landscape)
Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence. (Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/5/trump-praises-us-military-as-it-marks-250-years-of-independence)
At least eight shot, including four children, in New York’s Coney Island. (Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/05/shooting-children-new-york-coney-island)
Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe. As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people. (DW — https://www.dw.com/en/why-us-train-travel-lags-behind-asia-and-europe/a-77430370)
Graham Platner has already inspired another left-wing veteran to take on an establishment Democrat. (The Intercept — https://theintercept.com/2026/07/05/washington-primary-strickland-scheel-dsa/)
Europe
Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid. Paris’ appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run in next year’s election. (France 24 — https://www.france24.com/en/paris-appeals-court-ruling-could-upend-marine-le-pen-s-2027-presidential-bid)
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: will the far-right leader be barred from the French presidency? (France 24 — https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260705-marine-le-pen-appeal-will-she-be-barred-from-running-for-french-presidency)
Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud. (Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/05/nigel-farage-did-not-declare-gifts-from-crypto-entrepreneur-george-cottrell-says-reform-uk)
Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal, report says. George Cottrell provided funds for the Reform UK leader’s security, drivers, staff and accommodation, the Sunday Times reports. (Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/5/reform-uks-farage-failed-to-disclose-funds-from-convicted-criminal-report)
Fires ravage France, Spain and Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again. (SCMP — https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3359481/fires-ravage-france-spain-portugal-forests-europes-temperatures-rise-again)
Asia-Pacific & Disasters
Guam and Northern Mariana Islands prepare for Typhoon Bavi. Typhoon Bavi, a tropical cyclone barreling through the Pacific Ocean, was forecast to pass near the U.S. territories on Monday with the force of a Category 5 hurricane. (NYT — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/guam-typhoon-bavi-marianas.html)
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches. The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday. (BBC — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7xpgx50jxo)
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills. Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao will be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean. (Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/5/china-and-russia-to-hold-annual-joint-naval-drills)
Venezuela quakes’ final death toll expected to be ‘much higher’. (France 24 — https://www.france24.com/en/venezuela-quakes-final-death-toll-expected-to-be-much-higher)
Business & Markets
Ukraine striking Russian energy infrastructure at unprecedented rate. Kyiv’s intensified drone campaign is spurring Russia’s worst fuel crisis in decades. (FT — https://www.ft.com/content/13687b48-9e54-44a1-bd4d-600bbc052baf)
OPEC+ approves further oil output increase as Hormuz exports start to recover. OPEC+, which groups OPEC and allied producers including Russia, has hiked output quotas from April through July by almost 800,000 bpd. (CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/05/opec-set-to-approve-another-oil-output-increase.html)
Berkshire Hathaway’s multibillion-dollar buy of Taylor Morrison to boost US housing market. (SCMP — https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3359411/berkshire-hathaways-multibillion-dollar-buy-taylor-morrison-boost-us-housing-market)
Bitcoin is now in bear market territory, but here are 3 catalysts that could lead to a recovery. The coin could make a turnaround without any help, but a few catalysts would make it easier. (Motley Fool — https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/05/bitcoin-is-now-in-bear-market-territory-but-here-a/)
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