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A massive fire broke out at a crowded fairground in central Mexico on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. The fire department said flames spread rapidly, and the dense crowd made evacuation extremely difficult. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by the use of open flames at temporary stalls. Local officials noted that the fair attracted large numbers of visitors during a festival period, and inadequate emergency exits were a key factor in the severity of casualties. ...
Iran’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Tehran is still reviewing the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the escalating military conflict between the two nations. Meanwhile, President Trump predicted on social media that the war would “end quickly,” without offering any specific timeline. In the past 24 hours, multiple mysterious explosions occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran hinting that the UAE may be responsible and warning it would “pay for it.” The strait handles roughly one-fifth of global oil transit, meaning any escalation could significantly impact worldwide energy markets. ...
Trump issued an ultimatum to the European Union on Thursday, demanding it approve a trade deal with the United States by a specified deadline. The move is seen as the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s trade pressure on Europe. The EU has not yet publicly responded to the deadline.
A series of local elections in the UK will serve as the biggest test yet for Prime Minister Starmer’s Labour government. Polls show Labour’s support has slipped, with some voters dissatisfied with the pace of economic recovery. The results will directly impact Starmer’s policy agenda.
Disarmament negotiations involving Hamas have reached an impasse, raising fears of a renewed Gaza war. According to BBC reports, significant disagreements on key terms have stalled the ceasefire process. The international community is calling for all parties to return to negotiations and prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian crisis.
Israel has launched airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, putting an already fragile ceasefire agreement under severe strain. The military action comes at a critical juncture in ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel, raising international concerns about a renewed escalation of conflict. The Washington Post reports that the strikes targeted areas in southern Beirut, a key Hezbollah stronghold.