Israel destroys Iran-US peace plan by bombing 19 Lebanese civilians. According to Lebanese media had reported that the talks had…

Cuban lawmakers approved 176 reforms aimed at reducing state control in the economy to attract foreign investment across various sectors. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented the measures in response to economic pressures exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade, marking significant changes since the 1959 revolution.

Andy Burnham has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for Makerfield, securing 24,937 votes, approximately 55% of the total. His main competitor, animal rights campaigner Robert Pownall, garnered only 18 votes while campaigning in a fox costume to raise awareness for wildlife issues.

Fire breaks out at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Tokyo, leading to evacuations and the treatment of several individuals for smoke inhalation.

Talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Switzerland, have been postponed due to Iran’s concerns over ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the delay, stating that preparations will continue, but no new date has been provided.

EU leaders are responding to European Council President António Costa’s initiative to establish diplomatic contacts with Russia, while Sweden’s EU affairs minister offers exclusive insights ahead of discussions on the bloc’s upcoming long-term budget.

EUROPEAN UPDATE

This morning, the European Union addresses key economic challenges.
Focus remains on unity and collective solutions for member states.

Business owners report ongoing challenges with theft and disorder amid the presence of makeshift camps. In response, a community patrol initiative called the “Blue Shirts” is being revived, aiming to enhance safety and order in the area.

Algae has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a fluorescent green following recent renovations led by President Trump, who aimed to improve its condition. Despite using advanced cleaning techniques, the Department of the Interior confirmed that the algae bloom is part of the normal startup process following construction.

Ukraine accuses Russia of provocation following a drone attack on a bus carrying young footballers, resulting in one death and several injuries in Bryansk.