Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
Jackson Hinkle, a 26-year-old American influencer known for pro-Russia and pro-China views, chanted "Down with U.S.A." and "Down with Israel" at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Hinkle, who resides in Moscow, shared a video of his participation, drawing calls for his arrest back home from figures like Sebastian Gorka and Marc Thiessen, who labeled him a "traitor."
Approximately 2.5 million people participated in a mourning procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq. Preparations are underway to move his body to Karbala for a farewell ceremony.
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has arrived in Qom for a procession, following massive funeral gatherings in Tehran. Millions attended the funeral, with his son Mojtaba notably absent. The ceremonies conclude with burial in Mashhad.
Thousands attended the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in central Tehran, displaying banners threatening former US President Trump with a $100 million bounty and chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. The event followed Khamenei's assassination by US-Israeli airstrikes.
Thousands mourned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with many calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei and family members died in an airstrike. The funeral procession is seen as a show of strength amid ongoing war negotiations with the U.S.
Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader, wearing black and carrying flags with slogans like "we will rise." The event marks a significant shift from recent protests and is framed by officials as a testament to national unity against external aggression, particularly from the US and Israel.
Millions of mourners in Tehran blocked the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, causing chaos and postponing his burial. Scores were crushed in the intense heat, including Khomeini's son, Ahmad. Authorities struggled to control the massive, grief-stricken crowds.
Mourners gathered in Lahore, Pakistan, to bury 14 schoolchildren killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed. Police are investigating negligence during ongoing construction work as the likely cause, with two arrests made.
Serena Williams made a return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence, evoking a sense of disbelief and reverence from the crowd. Despite her familiar movements, the match felt strange, highlighting the passage of time and her age. Williams' competitive spirit was evident even in defeat, as she pushed her young opponent to the brink.
David Hockney's funeral was attended by only two people, his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney, adhering to his final wishes for an intimate ceremony. Memorial services are planned globally, and his works will be donated to foundations, continuing his legacy.
In Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola outbreak mourners face new safe burial protocols, foregoing traditional rituals like body washing and large ceremonies. Anthropologist Julienne Anoko and IFRC coordinator Maria Munoz-Bertrand work with families to adapt practices, balancing grief with infection control.
Hundreds of thousands mourned Argentine rock star Carlos "Indio" Solari, who died at 77. His music, known for cryptic lyrics and literary references, inspired a devoted following in Argentina but remained largely unknown internationally, highlighting the limits of cultural globalization.
Thousands mourn 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose murder by a known suspect with unaddressed child abuse allegations sparks outrage and debate over France's justice system failures.
Two men, Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem, have been jailed for life for murdering Michelle Sadio in a drive-by attack outside a wake in north-west London.
Hundreds, including prominent figures, attended a memorial service for Maisy Ho Chiu-ha, daughter of Stanley Ho, remembering her as a low-profile philanthropist. Ho, executive director of Shun Tak Holdings, died at 58.
Two men have been convicted of murder and attempted murder for a drive-by shooting that killed Michelle Sadio and injured two others outside a church wake in Willesden, north London on 14 December 2024. Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem were found guilty at the Old Bailey. The shooting targeted rapper Trapstar Toxic but struck mourners including children. Kenneth Amoah was paralysed below the waist. Two other defendants were acquitted.
Two men have been convicted of murder for a drive-by shooting outside a wake in Willesden, north London, that killed Michelle Sadio and injured two others. Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem were found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering the mother of two and attempting to kill Kenneth Amoah and Kadeem Francis. The shooting on 14 December 2024 targeted rapper Trapstar Toxic but struck mourners attending a wake for 80-year-old Dianne Boatong. Two other defendants were cleared.
Two men have been convicted of murdering Michelle Sadio, a mother of two who was killed in a drive-by shooting near a church in Harlesden, north-west London in December 2024. The 44-year-old was caught in crossfire during an attack targeting rapper Trapstar Toxic at a wake. Two other men were injured, with one left paralysed. Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem were found guilty of murder and attempted murder by a jury at the Old Bailey.
