THE REGISTER
called for revenge for his death in a U.S. and Israeli airstrike — CBS News
Millions fill Tehran streets to bury Khamenei as typhoon bears down on Guam and a presidential phone call lifts a soccer ban.
Three unconnected events on one morning — a state funeral, a storm, and a call to FIFA — each testing a different institution's capacity to hold its form.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Iran mourns Khamenei after US-Israeli airstrike
Millions of Iranians gathered for public funeral services for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike. Crowds called for revenge against the two countries responsible for his death. The killing of Iran's supreme leader marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, with the full diplomatic and military consequences still unfolding.
"Millions took part in public funeral services for the country's slain supreme leader and called for revenge for his death."
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Super Typhoon Bavi Strikes Guam and Northern Marianas
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing destructive wind gusts to a combined population of roughly 170,000 residents, along with tourists unable to leave before the storm arrived. The US National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center had tracked the system closely as it intensified. Bavi is the eleventh Category 4 or 5 storm to strike US Pacific territory in ten years, matching a count that previously took 57 years to accumulate.
"Bavi will be the 11th category four or five tropical cyclone to hit US territory in the past decade — one more than the total recorded in the prior 57 years."
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Trump Call to Infantino Preceded Balogun Reinstatement
US Soccer forward Folarin Balogun had his World Cup suspension lifted shortly after President Donald Trump spoke directly with Fifa president Gianni Infantino about the case. Sources familiar with the call told CBS News the conversation took place on Thursday. The sequence of events has raised questions about political influence over Fifa's disciplinary process, which is formally independent of national governments.
"Balogun's reinstatement came after US president Donald Trump called Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Thursday and spoke about the suspension."
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Trump call to FIFA chief reverses Balogun suspension
US striker Folarin Balogun had his red card suspension lifted ahead of the United States' 2026 World Cup knockout match, following a phone call between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Sources familiar with the call told CBS News that Trump raised Balogun's case directly with Infantino on Thursday. The reversal raises questions about the independence of FIFA's disciplinary process when a host nation's head of state intervenes.
"Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday and spoke about the suspension against the 25-year-old striker."
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Fireworks Strike Delta Jet Landing at Chicago Midway
A fireworks mortar hit a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, with 52 passengers and crew on board. No injuries were reported from the strike. The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into the incident to determine how the projectile reached an aircraft on approach.
"A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 carrying 52 passengers as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July."
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McMorrow Ends Michigan Senate Bid, Stays Active
Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in 2026, stepping back from a Democratic primary field that had grown competitive. McMorrow, who gained national attention for a 2022 floor speech, said she is not withdrawing from political life. Her exit reshapes the Democratic primary and leaves remaining candidates to consolidate her supporters.
"I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight."
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Australian PM apologises for sexualised game targeting women
Anthony Albanese issued a public apology after it emerged that a sexualised game naming Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore had circulated without the women's knowledge or consent. The Prime Minister acknowledged the harm caused by using real women's identities in that context. The incident renewed debate in Australia about the treatment of women in public life and the responsibilities of those in positions of power.
"The women named had no say in how their identities were used, and that alone makes an apology necessary."
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UK Heatwave Prompts Health Warning for Vulnerable Residents
The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued alerts as a third heatwave of the summer brings high temperatures to the Midlands and southern England. Health services are under increased pressure, with vulnerable people — including the elderly and those with chronic conditions — at greatest risk. Authorities are urging the public to check on neighbours and follow cooling advice.
"Officials believe extreme heat was a factor in the deaths of at least 22 people across 10 counties."
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Park Entry Fees Redirected to D.C. Beautification Projects
The Trump administration has drawn at least $90 million from national park entrance fees to fund beautification work in Washington ahead of the America 250 celebration on July 4, 2026. The funds, typically reserved for park maintenance and repairs, were redirected to the capital without a formal public accounting. National parks across the country rely on those fees to address a maintenance backlog that already runs into the billions.
"Money collected from visitors at national parks is being spent on decorating a city most of those visitors will never see."
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Paris Court Appeal Shapes French Presidential Race
A Paris appeals court is set to rule on Marine Le Pen's conviction for misuse of EU funds, a verdict that will determine whether she can stand in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen currently leads polling for that race. If the court upholds her sentence and ineligibility, the National Rally will need to find an alternative candidate. The decision effectively marks the formal opening of the presidential contest.
"This appeal verdict will decide Le Pen's political future and in effect fire the starting pistol on the presidential race."
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