QtrendsIran begins dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei
Millions of Iranians are expected to take part in Ali Khamenei's six-day funeral procession, the largest in the country's history. Crowds have gathered in Tehran ahead of the ceremonies, with a powerful general making a public appearance as the nation prepares for a leadership transition. Al Jazeera has mapped out the daily routes where mourners will gather across multiple cities. The funeral marks the end of an era for Iran's Islamic Republic.
In a rare miracle, a man was pulled alive from the rubble eight days after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes. The rescue has been hailed as extraordinary given the destruction across the region. BBC and Al Jazeera both covered the survival story amid the broader tragedy. Meanwhile, most rescue operations have now shifted from search-and-rescue to body recovery.
Russia launched a major combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 30 people. Multiple news outlets report varying casualty figures as the assault continues to unfold. The attack is one of the largest on Kyiv in recent months. Amid the strikes, Ukraine has continued targeting Russia's oil infrastructure in retaliation.