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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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UK Swelters Under Third Heatwave as Cooler Weather Approaches

The UK is enduring its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures soaring past 33°C in several regions. Saturday marked the hottest day of the year for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, with Aviemore hitting 32.2°C and Cardiff’s Bute Park reaching 33.1°C. England matched the heat with Ross-on-Wye also recording 33.1°C.

Amber heat health alerts remain in effect across the Midlands, southern, and eastern England until Monday morning, warning of increased health risks for vulnerable populations. Hosepipe bans have been declared in Yorkshire, Kent, and Sussex, and wildfires have sparked in Surrey and Perth, prompting safety warnings from fire services.

Sporting events like Wimbledon have felt the heat, with fans braving scorching conditions during the women's finals. Relief is on the horizon, however, as the Met Office forecasts a cooler shift starting Monday, bringing heavy rain and a drop in temperatures across much of the country.

While the south-east may hold onto the heat a bit longer, most regions will see a return to seasonal norms, offering a welcome break from the intense summer blaze.

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