Hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Tehran on Saturday to honor the head of the Revolutionary Guard and other top commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day war with Israel. The massive funeral procession highlighted the nation’s grief over the significant losses.

An Air India plane crash this week in Ahmedabad has resulted in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history, claiming 241 lives and causing further casualties on the ground.

In a profound show of respect, the Italian National Olympic Committee has called for a suspension of all sports events on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral. This nationwide pause reflects Italy’s unity in mourning the passing of the beloved pontiff.