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TRUMP CLAIMS VIOLATIONS
Trump alleges past presidencies bypassed war powers regulations this morning.
Congress weighs response to potential lack of enforcement amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.

British woman Rachel Kerr, 31, has been found safe in Agadir, Morocco, after her disappearance following a night out. Kerr, from Maddiston, Falkirk, had not been seen for several days before police located her. She is now reunited with her brother.

The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.

Rebel groups, including Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, have established checkpoints around Mali’s capital, Bamako, and captured the northern town of Tessalit. This surge follows recent attacks that killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara, raising concerns over Mali’s military response to escalating violence.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Jerusalem for violently assaulting a nun, resulting in injuries to her head and face. This attack, described as an “act of sectarian violence” by Olivier Poquillon of the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research, has raised alarms over rising attacks on Christians. The investigation continues.

Investigators confirm the Bayesian superyacht sinking was not due to a storm, finding it manageable weather. British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among the seven victims. Prosecutors may charge the captain and crew; further inquiries are ongoing.

A plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide has resulted in at least two fatalities, including a pilot and a passenger. Several workers in the hangar sustained injuries, prompting emergency services to respond promptly. An investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau is underway.

Jefferson Lewis, the prime suspect in the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was airlifted from Alice Springs for his safety during riots. As community members clashed with police, Lewis was moved to Darwin and is expected to face charges soon.

E.U. MEMBERSHIP STRAIN
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pushes for EU membership today,
prompting tensions with key European allies over territorial concessions.

A British holidaymaker has died after falling from a second-floor apartment in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. The 24-year-old man fell face first around 5.30am following a night at an electronic music festival. Further investigations, including a post-mortem, are ongoing.