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Israel warned the United States of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Trump replied that US missiles were 'locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran, and said he had left instructions for a massive retaliatory strike should he be killed.
Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Donald Trump defended him publicly, and the exit has triggered soul-searching among Democrats.
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, which retaliated by hitting US bases in the Gulf and attacking Bahrain and Kuwait. A Saudi tanker was struck in Hormuz, oil jumped 7 percent, and Trump now threatens Iran's infrastructure.
Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa killed at least two Nigerians, triggering a diplomatic crisis. Nigeria's Senate threatened to sever ties, the government evacuated citizens and Ghana postponed President Ramaphosa's visit.
Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in the Monaco parcel-bomb attack targeting Ukrainian businessman Yermolaiev, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities say she was killed by a military intelligence officer.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.
Explosions rocked Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria, wounding several people. The incident, near the presidential palace, underscored the fragility of Syria's post-Assad transition and the symbolic weight of the French visit.
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
The Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds while softening her ineligibility — she could run in 2027 — but sentenced her to a year with an electronic ankle tag she deems incompatible with a campaign. Twelve countries read a double-edged verdict, between endgame and reprieve.
Donald Trump admitted calling the FIFA president to review the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, triggering a controversy over political interference in football. Eleven countries, from the US to Nigeria, Argentina and Qatar, narrate the scandal.
Beijing test-fired a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, reviving tensions with Washington and its Asia-Pacific allies. Ten countries — from the US to China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Russia — read the event between a show of force and a routine test.
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