Iran begins funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran is holding a multi-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader who ruled with an iron fist and was killed in the ongoing war. Crowds have gathered in Tehran as the country prepares for days of mourning and burial ceremonies. World leaders are arriving to pay respects, and detailed plans for each day's gathering locations have been released.
Authorities say a Ukrainian woman disguised as a man is the main suspect in a parcel bombing attack in Monaco that reportedly targeted a Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon. Interpol has named the suspect and she has reportedly been seen in Germany. The attack has drawn international attention to the ongoing tension within the Ukrainian diaspora.
The death toll from the devastating Venezuela earthquake has climbed to 2,595. Rescuers managed to pull a survivor from the rubble after eight days, offering a rare moment of hope. Rescue operations are transitioning to recovery mode, with international teams including LA rescuers joining the effort to find any remaining survivors.