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Iranian Doc ‘An Eye for an Eye’ About a Woman Who Killed Her Husband in Self-Defense Set For Oscar-Qualifying U.S. Release Via Jolt Film (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety

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July 7, 2026

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Iranian Doc ‘An Eye for an Eye’ About a Woman Who Killed Her Husband in Self-Defense Set For Oscar-Qualifying U.S. Release Via Jolt Film (EXCLUSIVE)

Hot-button Iranian doc “An Eye for an Eye,” that in 2025 scored a Special Jury mention at the Tribeca Festival, has been acquired by New York-based AI-driven documentary distributor Jolt dedicated to indie titles. Co-directed by Iranian-born American documentary filmmaker Tanaz Eshaghian and Iran-based Farzad Jafari, “An Eye for an Eye” follows a real-life Tehran-set courtroom []

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JFeed

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· Jul 3, 2026

Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei

A day-by-day guide to Iran's state funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, from Tehran to Najaf to burial in Mashhad.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Person of interest' sought in Kerry murder investigation

Gardaí say they are seeking a significant person of interest after they launched a murder investigation into the death of a woman in Co Kerry.

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

Death penalty sought for Bangladeshi man Shahidul Islam who entered US illegally and killed sister-in-law in Florida

Death penalty sought for Bangladeshi man Shahidul Islam who entered US illegally and killed sister-in-law in Florida

Truthout

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mexico Filing Criminal Complaints Over Deaths of Its Nationals in ICE Custody

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country “cannot turn a blind eye” to the ICE-related deaths.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Florida Targets Death Penalty For Illegal Immigrant Indicted In Shooting Murder

A Florida grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Shahidul Islam on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder with a firearm for the killing of Monica Islam, prompting prosecutors to officially announce they are seeking the death penalty. The indictment, handed down in Lake County, follows an investigation into the May 2, 2025, shooting. According to officials, [] Florida Targets Death Penalty For Illegal Immigrant Indicted In Shooting Murder

Nepal News

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· Jul 3, 2026

खामेनीको अन्त्येष्टिअघि वाहिदी सार्वजनिक

तेहरान। इरानका सर्वोच्च नेता अयातुल्ला अली खामेनीको शुक्रबारदेखि सुरु हुने दिनभरको अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रमको तयारी भइरहेका बेला लामो समयदेखि सार्वजनिक रूपमा नदेखिएका इरानको अर्धसैनिक क्रान्तिकारी गार्डका प्रमुख जनरल अहमद वाहिदी अचानक सार्वजनिक रूपमा देखिएका छन्। इरानी राज्य सञ्चारमाध्यमले सार्वजनिक गरेका तस्बिर र भिडियोमा उहाँ अन्त्येष्टिसम्बन्धी बैठकमा सहभागी भएको तथा तेहरानस्थित खामेनीको पूर्व निवास नजिक आयोजना गरिएको []

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