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Spanish PM Sánchez faces multiple corruption scandals threatening his political survival after eight years in office.

Ghana’s parliament passes a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, drawing strong condemnation from human rights groups.

Trump holds key White House meeting on Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, but no breakthrough announced.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new military offensive. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania near the Ukrainian border, lightly wounding two people. NATO and the EU swiftly issued a joint statement strongly condemning Russia’s actions. This marks another instance of Russian weapons landing on NATO member territory since the conflict began, further escalating European security tensions. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador for a formal protest. NATO’s secretary general said the alliance is closely monitoring developments and emphasized that any violation of allied territory is unacceptable. ...

Trump said he will soon decide whether to accept an Iran deal and emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz must be open to international shipping, Reuters reported. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global petroleum supply passing through it. Recent Middle East tensions have driven oil prices sharply higher, pressuring the global economy. Analysts say Trump’s statement could signal a significant shift in US Iran policy, though details of any potential agreement remain unclear. International markets are closely monitoring developments. ...

Trump faces two significant legal rulings. According to Axios, a judge has ordered that his name must be removed from the Kennedy Center. Separately, another court has temporarily blocked payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement, which had drawn widespread controversy. Both rulings reflect ongoing legal challenges for Trump. Analysts suggest these decisions could further impact his political standing.

According to the Washington Post, a major crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia has killed five people and injured dozens. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

NATO condemns Russian drone hitting Romanian residential block, two injured. Romania to hold emergency meeting.

VP Vance says US and Iran are very close to a deal but key differences remain. Trump has not yet decided whether to sign.

UK Intelligence Estimates Nearly 500,000 Russian Military Deaths in Ukraine British military intelligence has issued a new assessment estimating that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This figure represents the highest official casualty assessment published by any Western government to date. According to BBC reporting, the assessment synthesizes satellite imagery, signals intelligence, social media data, and captured Russian military documents. The 500,000 death toll does not include soldiers wounded and rendered unfit for combat, meaning total casualties could be significantly higher. ...