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Supporters and opponents of Iran’s regime have shared fake images made by artificial intelligence (AI) that show large crowds at the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February 2026. The official Iranian funeral was attended by many people, but some widely shared images and videos online were created by AI and do not match real locations.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, 2026, in a bombing by the US and Israel.
His funeral took place in early July 2026, with authorities saying millions attended, but this number is unconfirmed.
Some supporters posted videos and pictures online showing huge crowds at the Grand Mosalla Mosque and Azadi Tower in Tehran.
Experts and image analysis tools revealed many of these pictures and videos were created using AI technology.
The AI images differ from real photos and satellite images in important details, like building colors and presence or absence of trees.
These AI-generated images have been widely viewed and shared, including by media outlets outside Iran.
The article aims to clarify that not all images of the funeral circulating online are real, highlighting the use of AI to create false visuals.
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The UK Treasury has not yet studied how to fund the plan to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP as promised to NATO. Officials said decisions on funding will be made by the next prime minister, and the government currently targets 3% defence spending by the next parliament.
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The UK promised NATO to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035.
The Treasury has done no detailed analysis on how to pay for this increase.
Funding decisions and trade-offs will be left to the next prime minister and future government.
The government aims to reach 3% defence spending in the next parliament.
Recent defence secretary John Healey resigned partly due to unclear future defence funding plans.
Additional billions will need to come from budget cuts or new taxes, possibly requiring public agreement.
The Defence Investment Plan adds £15 billion over four years, raising spending to 2.7% of GDP.
Treasury and Ministry of Defence officials said their working relationship has improved recently.
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The article says that immigration rules should not be decided by presidents or courts. Instead, Congress should make clear immigration laws to avoid confusion and uncertainty for communities.
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Immigration policy is currently often shaped by executive orders from the president.
Courts also play a big role in deciding immigration rules.
This situation creates instability and confusion for immigrant communities.
The article suggests that Congress, the legislative branch, should write immigration laws.
Clear laws from Congress could provide more stability for people affected by immigration policies.
Executive orders are temporary rules set by the president without Congress.
Court decisions interpret immigration laws but can change policy outcomes.
The article calls for a shift from these practices to a more consistent lawmaking process.
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President Donald Trump has made strong statements against Iran, threatening military action while also allowing talks to continue. Despite heavy fighting and tensions, negotiations remain the only viable option since neither side shows signs of backing down.
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President Trump called Iran "scum" and made harsh threats about hitting them "hard again tonight."
The US has significant military power to strike Iran but has not broken the Iranian regime’s will.
Iran insists on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil and gas shipments.
Talks between the US and Iran are fragile and currently paused due to Iran’s mourning for its late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
Trump said his negotiators can continue talks, but he expressed skepticism about their value.
The situation is tense, with zero trust between the US and Iran regarding any possible agreement.
Iran is willing to risk ongoing conflict to keep strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Israel attempted to weaken Iran with military strikes but failed to destroy the regime.
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A recent survey shows that 95 percent of American adults think the U.S. is experiencing a crisis with the cost of living. Most people believe it is becoming harder to afford everyday expenses in the country.
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The survey was done by Harris Poll for The Guardian.
95 percent of U.S. adults said the country has an affordability crisis.
The survey focused on how people see living costs in the U.S.
It was conducted before recent government actions on the economy.
The results reflect widespread concern about prices for housing, food, and other essentials.
Many Americans feel that their money does not stretch as far as before.
The poll highlights growing economic challenges for U.S. families.
Affordability issues are affecting a large majority across different regions and income levels.
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Rahm Emanuel, speaking at Tel Aviv University, said Israel has become isolated internationally because of its government’s actions. He suggested that Israel needs new ways to find peace and improve its global relationships, including closer ties with Arab nations and economic partners in the region.
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Emanuel is a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel.
He said Israel has become a "territorial pariah," meaning it is widely rejected because of its policies.
His speech reflects a shift among some Democrats away from strong historic support for Israel.
About 58% of Democrats now think the U.S. supports Israel too much, up from 45% in early 2024.
About half of Democrats believe Israel committed genocide in the Gaza war, which Israel denies.
Emanuel proposed ending U.S. defense subsidies to Israel, suggesting Israel should fund its own military like other U.S. allies.
He called for sanctions against Israelis attacking Palestinian civilians and against politicians supporting such violence.
Emanuel urged Israel to improve diplomatic relations with Arab states and boost economic ties in the India-Middle East-Europe corridor as an alternative to China’s infrastructure projects.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted a NATO summit in Ankara while Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s main political rival, defended himself in court against corruption charges. Imamoglu was arrested in March 2025 and faces 142 charges related to alleged corruption and criminal activities dating back to 2015.
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President Erdogan hosted a NATO leaders’ meeting in Ankara.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu represents the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).
Imamoglu was arrested in March 2025 and is accused of leading a criminal organization for profit.
The indictment includes 142 charges, accusing Imamoglu and 413 others of corruption and bid rigging.
Imamoglu denies all charges and says no evidence proves the accusations.
Supporters and officials from the CHP have been detained in recent years in a government crackdown.
Imamoglu is the CHP’s chosen candidate for Turkey’s next presidential election.
He faces additional investigations for allegedly threatening a public official and other accusations.
The court has set a tight schedule for Imamoglu’s defense, finishing submissions within one day.
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"The Blood of Dawnwalker" is a new vampire role-playing game set in 14th-century Europe where players have 30 in-game days to save their family. The game uses time as a key part of its story and gameplay, with players transforming into a vampire each night and gaining new powers.
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Players have 30 days to complete the main mission of saving their family from a vampire lord named Brencis.
The game is set in medieval Europe and follows Coen, a young peasant who becomes a vampire.
Time limits encourage players to plan carefully because the world and story change as time passes.
At night, players transform into a vampire called a "vrakhir" with special abilities like claws, teleportation, and mind control.
The game offers different powers, weapons, and outfits for both human and vampire forms.
The map is large, promising 50-70 hours of gameplay, but avoids unnecessary side quests.
Story and quests are tightly connected to the game world, making every action significant.
Players build reputation by disrupting vampire enemies’ operations, leading up to important confrontations.
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President Donald Trump said he will remove Syria from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism. He made this announcement during a meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Turkey.
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President Trump plans to take Syria off the U.S. state sponsor of terrorism list.
This action could help Syria return to the international community.
The announcement was made during a NATO summit held in Ankara, Turkey.
President Trump met with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Trump praised al-Sharaa for efforts to rebuild Syria.
Removing Syria from the list may ease political and economic restrictions against the country.
The list includes countries the U.S. accuses of supporting terrorism.
This move is one of the final steps needed for Syria to improve relations with other nations.
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Oil prices rose sharply to their highest level in almost two months after Iran attacked several tankers near the strait of Hormuz. The attacks disrupted shipping in a key route for global oil, causing concerns about supply and pushing energy prices higher.
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Brent crude oil price increased by 5% to over $78 a barrel after tanker attacks near the strait of Hormuz.
Iran attacked at least three fossil fuel tankers in 48 hours, including one carrying liquefied natural gas.
Tanker traffic through the strait has mostly stopped due to safety concerns.
President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire deal with Iran was over following these incidents.
The strait of Hormuz is a vital route that handles around 20 million barrels of oil per day from Gulf producers.
European gas prices also rose sharply, with Dutch and UK benchmarks increasing significantly.
The attacks and price rises may increase household energy costs, especially in the UK.
Despite the disruption, analysts say global oil markets have adapted and do not expect prices to return quickly to over $100 a barrel.
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Russian attacks hit several places in Ukraine’s capital overnight, causing serious damage and killing one person. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked NATO countries to help build a strong missile defense system to protect against such attacks.
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Russian strikes damaged multiple locations in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
The attacks resulted in one death.
President Zelenskyy spoke at a NATO summit shortly before the attacks.
He requested European NATO members to create a strong defense against incoming missiles.
The defense system mentioned aims to protect cities and people from missile strikes.
The call for help reflects ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
NATO is a group of countries that work together for security and defense.
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A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump’s $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post. The judge ruled that Trump’s company did not show enough proof that the newspaper acted with actual malice when publishing an article about funding for Trump’s social media platform.
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The lawsuit concerned an article linking a bank with adult entertainment ties to funding Trump’s Truth Social platform.
Judge Thomas Patrick Barber, appointed by Trump, granted summary judgment in favor of the Washington Post.
The judge said Trump’s side failed to prove the Post acted with actual malice, required for defamation cases involving public figures.
The Post corrected part of its article, admitting Trump Media did not pay a $240,000 loan referral fee as initially reported.
The correction also stated there was no failure to disclose such a payment to shareholders or regulators, as originally claimed.
Trump’s company, TMTG, called the correction a victory and is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
This case is one of several recent unsuccessful lawsuits Trump has filed against media organizations over critical reports.
The ruling marks another legal setback for Trump concerning claims of defamation by news outlets.
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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over after recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He also left open the possibility for more talks but expressed his distrust of Iranian leaders.
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President Trump announced the ceasefire with Iran had ended during a NATO summit in Turkey.
The ceasefire ended following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
Despite ending the ceasefire, Trump said U.S. negotiators could continue talking with Iran if they choose.
Trump expressed a negative opinion of Iranian leaders, saying he does not like them.
The announcement came amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The comments were made publicly during an international meeting involving NATO countries.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key location for global oil transportation, making these attacks significant.
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Travis Kelce talked about proposing to Taylor Swift in the latest episode of his podcast "New Heights." The episode, featuring NFL star Tom Brady, was released shortly after their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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Travis Kelce reflected on asking Taylor Swift to marry him during his podcast.
Taylor Swift appeared on the same podcast last August, discussing their relationship.
Kelce planned to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number before they met.
Swift said the bracelet gesture felt like a scene from an 1980s romantic movie.
The couple got married last Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The podcast episode with Tom Brady is the most viewed in the show's history.
Many celebrities attended the wedding event at Madison Square Garden.
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President Donald Trump said the United States will likely strike Iran again soon after declaring a ceasefire with Iran is over. He made these comments during a NATO meeting in Turkey, where he was with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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President Trump spoke at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was present at the same meeting.
President Trump said the U.S. might "hit Iran hard again tonight."
This statement came after Iran and the U.S. declared that a ceasefire is over.
Overnight military strikes had happened before these announcements.
CBS News reporters Weijia Jiang, Courtney Kealy, and Samantha Vinograd reported on the situation.
The events reflect ongoing conflict or tension between the U.S. and Iran.
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In 2024, French scientists remotely monitored a major event on the ocean floor between the Australian and Antarctic tectonic plates. They found that most seafloor spreading happened quickly, sometimes without any earthquake signals.
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The study took place at the mid-ocean ridge between the Australian and Antarctic plates.
Scientists installed underwater monitoring equipment only two months before the event.
Seafloor spreading typically happens at about 60 millimeters (6 cm) per year in this area.
In April 2024, spreading happened in a short burst over several kilometers along the ridge.
The event involved the formation of “dykes,” which are cracks filled with molten rock.
Some changes were recorded without any clear earthquakes.
Seafloor sensors recorded the valley floor dropping rapidly, sinking about 5 cm per minute at the peak.
The total sinking of the seafloor during the event reached 4.2 meters.
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A consumer group, Which?, found 150 unsafe baby products still sold by third-party sellers on UK online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and TikTok. These products, including self-feeders, pillows, and sleeping bags, have safety warnings or recalls, but remain available despite government alerts.
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Which? identified 150 unsafe baby products for sale on eight online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok, Alibaba, and Etsy.
The products include baby self-feeding devices, pillows for newborns, and sleeping bags with safety risks like choking, suffocation, or overheating.
Over a third of the unsafe items were bottle-feeders that pose a choking hazard, some using long straws or pillows designed to fasten around a baby's neck.
These products continued to be sold despite safety warnings and recalls issued by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
The OPSS issued alerts in 2022 and 2023 about these unsafe baby items and urged their removal from sale.
Which? called on the government to make online marketplaces legally responsible for the safety of products sold through their sites.
Several marketplaces stated they removed flagged items and monitor product safety, but Which? says dangerous products are still available.
Parents are advised not to buy baby self-feeders or sleep pillows and to follow NHS and charity guidelines for safe infant sleep.
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Actor Cristo Fernández, known for his role in "Ted Lasso," has released a new children's book called "Fútbol Is Life." The book is bilingual and inspired by his childhood in Guadalajara, celebrating soccer.
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Cristo Fernández acted in the TV show "Ted Lasso."
He created a new children's book titled "Fútbol Is Life."
The book is written in two languages.
It is inspired by Fernández’s childhood experiences in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The book focuses on the theme of soccer.
Fernández describes the book as a "love letter to the game" of soccer.
The story aims to share his passion for soccer with young readers.
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