Moscow is reportedly supplying Tehran with drones and intelligence to target US military assets in the Middle East. Kallas urged the US, Israel, and Iran to negotiate a solution, stating that escalation could be avoided if pressure is applied on Russia to cease its support for Iran.

Scientists have for the first time detected cocaine in sharks off the Bahamas, according to a study published in Environmental Pollution. Two sharks tested positive for the drug, potentially linked to human sewage and tourism. Further research is needed to assess behavioural impacts.