QtrendsMassive crowds gather in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as world leaders react. Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes leave over 2,500 dead with rescue operations shifting to body recovery. Russia launches a major assault on Kyiv, killing at least 30, while Ukraine continues strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. A former Olympic canoeist is indicted for allegedly vandalizing Washington's Reflecting Pool.
Thousands of Iranians have gathered on the streets of Tehran ahead of the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A powerful general has been publicly seen in Tehran as preparations for the multi-day funeral proceed. Al Jazeera has mapped the route where mourners will gather each day for the funeral processions.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has climbed to 2,595, with identification efforts underway as bodies multiply. Anger is growing over the government's earthquake response while humanitarian needs mount. Hope is fading of finding more survivors as the focus shifts from rescue to body recovery.
A man trapped for eight days after the Venezuela earthquakes was rescued alive, described as a 'miracle' by Al Jazeera. The BBC also reported the survivor being pulled out after eight days. However, rescue operations are now largely turning to recovery as the grim task of recovering bodies from devastated areas begins.
A former Olympic canoeist has been indicted for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration brought the indictment, with the case drawing attention due to the athlete's Olympic background. The former Olympian faces a felony charge over what Trump described as reflecting pool vandalism.
Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least 30 people. Multiple outlets report the death toll ranging from 18 to 30, making it one of the largest attacks on the capital in recent months. Ukraine has continued striking Moscow's oil sector in response.