Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

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Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

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Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?

Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

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Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact

As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.

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Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire

More than 100 firefighters are fighting a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed at least two lives.

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