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Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze

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Qatar

More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir

European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran's foreign minister, the UAE president, Jordan's king and Palestinian president also paid their respects.

Qatar

World leaders gather in Qatar to honour Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

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Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US

Large crowds of mourners marched through Mashhad on 9 July for the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine.

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Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin

Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the US-Israeli conflict.

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World News

Iran: officials announce dates for Ali Khamenei funeral and burial

State media in Iran reported on Saturday, June 13, that the funeral and burial of Ali Khamenei, former leader of the Islamic Republic, will be held from July 4 to July 9, 2026

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Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire

Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist.

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Funeral held in Tehran for Iranian commanders killed in US–Israeli strikes

Crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent US–Israeli strikes.

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People lay flowers at makeshift Khamenei memorial in Moscow

Residents gathered outside the Iranian Embassy in Moscow to lay flowers and pray at a makeshift memorial for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome

Anne Hathaway, Donatella Versace and other fashion icons gathered in Rome to bid farewell to Valentino Garavani, who passed away at 93.

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Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

Culture news

France bids adieu to actor Brigitte Bardot with Saint-Tropez funeral

The reclusive French star of the 50s and 60s was buried at her family's Mediterranean seaside grave following her death aged 91 at her home on 28 December.

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Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli

Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment.

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Hundreds mourn Capt Omer Neutra in Israel after return from Gaza

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Israel for the funeral of Capt Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier whose body was returned from Gaza after a year.

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Kyiv ceremony honours artist killed on the frontline

Mourners gathered in Kyiv on Monday to bid farewell to Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan, who died after being wounded on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.

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WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne honoured in public procession through Birmingham

Thousands lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday as a hearse carrying the body of Ozzy Osbourne made its way through the city where Black Sabbath was born.

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Gaza Christians killed in Israeli strike laid to rest

Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church compound earlier that day.