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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The First Vice-President of the Government and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, together with the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente (left) and the President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno (right), during a media conference before going to the accident site. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Accident Near Adamuz Kills At Least 39 - Spain

Image of the area with the train convoys involved in the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Accident Near Adamuz Kills At Least 39 - Spain

Image of the area with the train convoys involved in the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, talks to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The mayor of adamuz (Córdoba, Rafael Ángel Moreno, attends to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, talks to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

A vehicle burns during protests in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in late December over worsening economic conditions, then spread to universities and other cities, with slogans shifting from economic grievances to political and anti-government demands. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM