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Air raid sirens in Bahrain after uneasy night of US-Iran strikes
After a tense night of overnight US-led strikes on Iran, air raid alerts sounded across Gulf states.
![Mourners carry one of the coffins of family members of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, during funeral ceremonies in Karbala, Iraq, July 8, 2026. [Abbas Holy Shrine Media Office/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783555985.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, member of parliament for the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, poses prior to an interview on the evening news broadcast of French TV channel TF1, following the verdict in her appeal trial over misuse of EU funds, in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, July 7, 2026. [Christian Hartmann/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783470140.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
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France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
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Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
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Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’.
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.
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Philippine Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial begins: What we know
Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
