Arthur Goldberg, a British expat, was acquitted in Germany after being fined 600 euros for stating, “I think you are a racist,” during a tense meeting at Leipzig University. Following two years of legal proceedings, he successfully argued his freedom of expression rights.

Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals, accusing them of supporting Iranian attacks against the country. The Ministry of Interior claims the individuals displayed disloyalty and colluded with foreign entities. Rights groups have condemned this action as a serious abuse of power and a violation of international law.

A 57-year-old German tourist died after a snake bite during a show in Hurghada, Egypt. The incident occurred when a snake charmer let a snake crawl into the man’s trousers, resulting in immediate poisoning and shock. An investigation by Bavarian police is underway.

Ukrainian soldiers rescued a 72-year-old woman using a robotic vehicle named Cerberus. Spotted by an aerial drone walking through a war-torn area near Lyman, the soldiers draped a blanket over the bot with the message “Grandma, hop on!” to facilitate her evacuation.

US President Donald Trump has accused NATO allies of cowardice for failing to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies. Tensions escalated following Spain’s denial of access to US military bases, prompting speculation over US reassessment of NATO relations.

Israel has issued evacuation orders for seven towns in southern Lebanon, urging residents to relocate amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah, which it accuses of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire. Contrary to these claims, Hezbollah says its actions are justified responses to continuous Israeli violations.