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Iranian Ayatollah Stripped of Social Media Accounts

Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas following its Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the monthslong war still raging in the Gaza Strip, the company confirmed Friday. Meta, based in Menlo Park, California, offered no specifics […]

Major Shake-Up in Ukrainian High Command

Ukraine’s new military chief said Friday that his immediate goals are to improve the rotation of troops at the front lines and harness the power of new technology, at a time when Kyiv’s forces are largely on the defensive in the war with Russia. Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who previously was the commander of Ukraine’s […]

Country Music Icon Toby Keith Dies at Age 62

Country music legend Toby Keith died Monday at age 62. Keith, who had battled stomach cancer since 2022, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website and social media accounts early Tuesday. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. pic.twitter.com/NfdLKGLQQe — Toby Keith […]