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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill at least 13 people including women and a child, as the fragile ceasefire extension continues to be violated.

Somali pirates hijack the MT Eureka oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen’s coast and steer it toward Somalia, marking the second tanker hijacking in the area within 10 days.

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been urgently hospitalized following a severe health deterioration, with supporters warning she faces life-threatening conditions.

Renegade wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, claiming victory in horse racing’s most prestigious race.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te makes a surprise visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s only African diplomatic ally, days after a planned trip was cancelled due to alleged Chinese pressure. Beijing dismisses the visit as a ‘stowaway-style escape farce.’

Ukraine continues striking Russian oil facilities deep inside the country with drones, with toxic rain reported on the Black Sea coast. But soaring fuel prices may undermine the strategic effectiveness of the campaign.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the government is considering giving police new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches, sparking widespread debate over civil rights and freedom of speech.

Russian forces have advanced to the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the east, which faces its most severe test since the conflict began.

The Trump administration warns shipping companies they face sanctions if they pay Iran tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says he is ’not excited’ by Iran’s latest peace proposal.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules to block mail-order access to mifepristone, significantly restricting abortion access across the United States.