Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people, with Al Jazeera reporting a toll of 22, hours after a renewed ceasefire with Hezbollah was announced. The attacks have complicated planned U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland tied to a broader ceasefire arrangement.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, U.S. and regional officials said, but strikes and shelling continued in southern Lebanon after the deadline. Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli attacks Friday killed at least 47 people and wounded 97.
Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, prompting a major emergency response and suspending rail services in and out of London on the affected route. Authorities had not confirmed injury details, though British media and a passenger reported multiple injuries.
Barack Obama said the United States may be “worse off” after 15 weeks of war with Iran, while welcoming a ceasefire memorandum signed by President Donald Trump. The agreement sets a 60-day deadline for negotiators to seek a permanent end to the conflict.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected as “made up” President Donald Trump’s reported claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. Italy canceled a planned visit to Washington by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as politicians across the country defended Meloni.
The first U.S.-Iran talks under a preliminary peace agreement were postponed after JD Vance canceled a trip to Switzerland and Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon. The delay raised doubts about a 60-day negotiation process meant to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.