Four miners in Laos were rescued from a cave where they had been trapped for ten days, leaving two miners still unaccounted for, according to rescue officials. Additionally, discussions regarding a potential ceasefire in Iran continue to face uncertainty.

President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to adjust childhood vaccine recommendations based on a recent Department of Health and Human Services assessment. This order follows earlier recommendations to reduce immunisations, prompting criticism from medical experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

EU OFFICIALS MEET
This morning, European Union leaders convene to address ongoing economic challenges and security cooperation across member states.
Discussions focus on unity and strategic priorities.

President Trump’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, confirmed the president is in “excellent health” following a physical at Walter Reed National Military Hospital. At 238 pounds, with blood pressure of 105/71, he reportedly remains fit for all presidential duties, despite some minor health issues noted in the assessment.

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, General Francis Donovan, met with Cuban General Roberto Legrá Sotolongo at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security. This rare high-level engagement follows increased pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba amid ongoing tensions and recent visits by U.S. officials to the island.

Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center’s informant programme for potential tax violations but did not bring charges after IRS lawyers found it legally compliant. The inquiry, initiated during President Trump’s term, expanded from an initial FBI probe regarding possible embezzlement by a former chief financial officer.