Israel destroys last bridge to southern Lebanon; Russia kills at least 16 in massive overnight attack on Ukraine; Johnson postpones then cancels FISA vote

Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran for talks. UAE and Iran hold first high-level contact since diplomatic rupture. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns China and Japan of "dangerous consequences" of U.S. posture in Hormuz. Iran has up to two months before blockade forces production cuts, analysts say. Top oil companies pocketed $30 million per hour in war profits during first month of Iran conflict. IEA chief says Europe has 6 weeks of jet fuel left. Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon. Hezbollah continues attacks on Israeli military. Israel kills three medical responders. BBC: Over 1,400 buildings confirmed destroyed in southern Lebanon. President Donald Trump claims direct meeting planned between leaders of Israel and Lebanon. 31 settler attacks documented across West Bank and East Jerusalem in 24 hours. 350 Palestinian students held in Israeli detention, ministry says. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. House Speaker Mike Johnson postpones then cancels FISA vote. Sen. Bernie Sanders leads charge to block arms sales to Israel. Senate Republicans block fourth Iran war powers resolution as 60-day deadline looms. Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster held illegal monopoly over concert venues. U.S. military kills three in third Pacific boat strike in three days. Russia kills at least 16 in massive overnight attack on Ukraine. South Africa's Julius Malema sentenced to five years for firing rifle at party rally. Sudanese army drone strike kills three at Chad border crossing. 14-year-old kills nine at Turkish middle school. Syria detains more than 40 Palestinians near Damascus. France and Italy advance antisemitism laws which could criminalize criticism of Israel. Leftist surges to second place in Peru vote count. Nine million stripped from voter rolls in West Bengal ahead of state election.

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