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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....
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Carney Salutes John Candy, Sends Subtle Message at TIFF’s Golden Milestone

 

                                            Prime Minister Mark Carney


The 50th Toronto International Film Festival opened with a mix of nostalgia, national pride, and political undertones as Prime Minister Mark Carney took the stage ahead of the premiere of John Candy: I Like Me. The documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, celebrates the life and legacy of the beloved Canadian comedian.

Carney praised TIFF as “a testament to what makes Canada unique” and reaffirmed the federal government’s $23-million investment in the festival’s content market. Paying tribute to Candy’s values of tolerance, generosity, and humility, he drew parallels between the comedian’s on-screen resilience and Canada’s own stance in a “more dangerous, divided and intolerant world.”

With a grin, Carney quipped, “Don’t push a Canadian too far,” a remark widely interpreted as a veiled jab at U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing cross-border tensions.

The evening saw Candy’s children, Chris and Jennifer, walk the red carpet alongside Reynolds and Hanks, who called premiering the film in Toronto “a perfect dream scenario.” The festival’s opening night also drew Hollywood heavyweights and music stars, setting the stage for 11 days of cinematic celebration.


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