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More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Iran Claims Strike on US Naval Headquarters
Iran says it attacked a US Navy headquarters in retaliation for strikes on Qeshm Island, marking a direct military exchange between Iranian and American forces. The escalation follows a period of strained coordination between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over the pace and targets of the campaign. Civilian populations in Iran, Lebanon, and Israel remain exposed to the widening conflict. Neither Washington nor Jerusalem has confirmed the Iranian claim.
"Iran says the strike on the US naval headquarters was a direct response to attacks on Qeshm Island."
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Russia strikes Ukraine, killing at least 17
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine left at least 17 people dead and more than 90 wounded, with Odesa among the cities hit. The strike is one of the heavier bombardments of recent months. Russian officials accompanied the attack with statements warning European governments that they are not insulated from the conflict.
"Your peaceful sleep is over."
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Petro disputes Colombia primary result favouring far-right candidate
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and senator Iván Cepeda have declined to accept the preliminary count from Colombia's 2026 presidential consultation, which placed far-right candidate Miguel De la Espriella in first place. Petro has raised doubts about the result without presenting formal evidence of irregularities. The dispute puts pressure on electoral institutions ahead of the general election and risks undermining public confidence in the count.
"Petro questions the victory of the far-right candidate in Colombia's presidential primary."
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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire in Lebanon
Lebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a mutual ceasefire with Israel following pressure from Iran and diplomatic intervention by the Trump administration. The agreement comes after Israeli strikes near Beirut and a ground advance into southern Lebanon left at least six people dead and displaced civilians across the region. The ceasefire is tied to broader efforts to preserve a fragile nuclear deal with Iran.
"Trump secured a commitment from both Israel and Hezbollah to stop attacks in Lebanon in order to protect the Iran agreement."
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US weighs nuclear deployments across Eastern Europe
Washington is considering expanding nuclear weapon deployments to Poland and the Baltic states as part of a broader reassessment of its European military posture. The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty about the long-term depth of US commitment to NATO. European allies, already preparing for a potential reduction in American forces, would face both the reassurance of forward-deployed weapons and the political complications that come with hosting them.
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Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate De la Espriella
US President Donald Trump announced his 'complete and total' support for Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of Colombia's 2026 presidential runoff. The endorsement introduces direct American political influence into a foreign election campaign. De la Espriella is a lawyer and politician who has positioned himself on the right of the Colombian political spectrum. The move drew attention given the diplomatic sensitivities between Washington and Bogotá under current President Gustavo Petro.
"It is an honour to give him my support."
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Spanish judiciary warns government over judicial independence
Spain's General Council of the Judiciary has expressed concern after government figures questioned the impartiality of judges investigating alleged corruption linked to the PSOE and party official Leire Díez. The council stated that attacks on judicial independence undermine the foundations of democracy. Investigating magistrate Judge Pedraz is leading the inquiry, which centres on alleged internal party misconduct. The council's rebuke signals a formal deterioration in relations between the executive and the judiciary.
"Attacking judges weakens the very foundations of democracy."
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Seven dead in Iowa family shooting
A man killed six people, believed to be family members, in a series of shootings in Iowa before taking his own life. Police described the incident as stemming from a domestic dispute. Seven people died in total, including the suspect. Authorities have not released the names of those killed.
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Iran strikes US bases, damage wider than admitted
Satellite imagery reviewed by the BBC suggests Iranian attacks on US military installations caused significantly more damage than American officials have publicly acknowledged. Bloomberg reports that roughly 20 percent of the US Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet was destroyed in the strikes. The scale of the losses points to a meaningful reduction in US surveillance and strike capacity in the region.
"Iran destroyed 20 percent of the US MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet, according to Bloomberg."
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Feijóo courts Junts and PNV for censure vote
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo is seeking support from Junts and the PNV to advance a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Feijóo argues that 184 deputies already favour calling elections, and is appealing to smaller nationalist parties to reach the majority needed. The motion faces significant arithmetic obstacles, as both Junts and the PNV have historically been reluctant to back PP-led initiatives.
"184 deputies are asking for elections — we can find a solution."
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