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When Golden Globe winner Zendaya auditioned to play MJ in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” she was already a well-known actress by Disney fans. Production of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was wooed by her talent but had no idea who the star was. Zendaya has starred as MJ, the love interest of Peter Parker, otherwise known as Spider-Man, in three movies to date. The first …

Iran’s leader on Wednesday threatened to take action against Israel during a prayer ceremony. He also criticized the U.S. and the West for their involvement amid tensions in the region. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke at a prayer ceremony celebrating the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when he promised to retaliate against Israel — saying …

France’s government presented a bill Wednesday to allow adults with terminal cancer or other incurable illness to take lethal medication, as public demands grow for legal options for aid in dying. Many French people have traveled to neighboring countries where medically assisted suicide or euthanasia are legal. French President Emmanuel Macron has long promised such a bill. To benefit from …