Funeral ceremonies for the late leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, are scheduled from July 4-9, 2026. The long delay between his death on February 28, 2026, and the funeral announcement has sparked speculation, with security concerns and logistical preparations cited as potential reasons.
Funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are scheduled for July 4-9, according to state media. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a deal to end the Middle East war is closer than ever, potentially within 24 hours, following recent escalations between Iran, the US, and Israel.
Iran has announced that the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28, will take place on July 4 in Tehran and July 9 in Mashhad. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeded him.
Official media reported that the funeral of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in Mashhad on July 9. Khamenei was killed in Israeli-US raids in February, ending over three decades at the head of the country. Meanwhile, Iran has intensified efforts to secure its enriched uranium stockpile, making access more difficult and dangerous.
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies will commence in Tehran on July 4, with his burial scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad. The event was postponed from March due to the ongoing war. Khamenei, 86, was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February.
Archaeologists in Slovakia discovered 77 headless human skeletons in a Neolithic ditch near Vráble, dating from 5250-4950 BC. The disarticulated remains show post-mortem head removal, with skulls missing and bodies carefully placed in clusters, suggesting a community-wide ritualistic practice.
An elite burial dating back to the late 9th-10th centuries, containing the remains of a woman and infant, along with horse parts and 78 items of horse equipment, was discovered in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. The findings suggest a high social status for the interred individual.
An Indigenous woman's family claims a regional funeral director provided unacceptable care for her remains, leaving her body uncleaned and untreated after a car accident. The family's complaints were dismissed by consumer protection agencies, highlighting concerns about the funeral industry's lack of regulation.
Russia summoned Lithuania's Charge d'Affaires to protest plans to dismantle a Soviet soldiers' burial site in Vievis, calling it a "barbaric" and "immoral" act continuing a "malicious campaign" against such sites.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a severe Ebola outbreak centered in Ituri province, with at least 1,077 suspected cases and 246 deaths since May 15. The WHO warns of a potentially larger spread, with cases also detected in North Kivu, South Kivu, and neighboring Uganda. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges precautions, especially during burials, as the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Community attacks on Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are fueled by mistrust, rumors, and cultural practices, highlighting the need for trust-building and adapted burial protocols.
Attacks on Ebola health facilities are intensifying in eastern DRC amid a surge in cases and a decline in international aid. Residents demanding bodies of relatives and mistrust of medical teams are fueling violence, complicating response efforts.
Pope Leo visited the 'Land of Fires' near Naples to meet families affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia. The visit highlights the ongoing environmental and health crisis in the region, with victims sharing their stories and calling for action.
Pope Leo visited the 'Land of Fires' near Naples to comfort families affected by mafia toxic dumping, highlighting the environmental and health crisis linked to the Camorra crime syndicate.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with cases spreading rapidly and overwhelming its healthcare system. Aid groups warn of a critical need for international support as conflict and cultural practices complicate containment efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. Aid groups warn the fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed, citing a lack of isolation wards and the virus's rapid spread. Conflict and cultural burial practices further complicate containment efforts.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering axing the 173-year-old Halifax brand, sparking concern among locals in Halifax, West Yorkshire, who feel a strong connection to the institution. While some residents are indifferent, many express dismay at the potential loss of a historic local export.
The intact Prittlewell Anglo-Saxon burial site in Essex, described as a princely grave, offers a complete archaeological context challenging the 'Dark Ages' interpretation of early medieval England. Its well-preserved artifacts and arrangement reveal structured elite culture, social hierarchy, and evidence of foreign trade.
Explorer Marc Delluc discovered Cussac Cave in France's Dordogne region, revealing Upper Palaeolithic art and an intact human skeleton. Radiocarbon dating suggests use 25,000-30,000 years ago, indicating it was a burial site and place of worship.
An angry crowd set fire to part of an Ebola hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after relatives of a young man, who they believed died of typhoid, were denied his body for burial due to contagion fears. An aid worker was injured in the protest near Bunia.
An angry crowd set fire to tents at a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak, after being denied access to the body of a deceased patient. Medical workers were protected by the military as police dispersed the crowd.
Police fired tear gas in northeastern DR Congo during a dispute over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer. Protesters burned tents for Ebola patients, highlighting challenges in enforcing safe burial practices to contain the outbreak.
A 900-year-old dingo burial site near NSW's Darling River reveals a unique 'feeding' ritual with shell additions, highlighting the deep bond between dingoes and First Nations people. The dingo, cared for despite injuries, signifies its importance as a companion animal.
Over 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province. Health workers are intensifying screening and contact tracing as the Bundibugyo virus variant is confirmed. This marks Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak.
