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Trump talks to Hezbollah. Netanyahu rejects the ceasefire.

Lebanon confirms Hezbollah has accepted the US-brokered ceasefire proposal, but Israel's prime minister blocks the deal and vows to keep bombing southern Lebanon.

  • Trump engaged directly or via intermediaries with Hezbollah in an unprecedented US diplomatic move.
  • Lebanon confirms Hezbollah's acceptance; Netanyahu rejects the deal and presses on with bombing.
  • The conflict has reached day 95 with no clear path to a ceasefire agreement.

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Israel warns Beirut of no peace while Hezbollah keeps attacking

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened on Monday that Beirut would know no calm and announced plans for a military control zone across most of southern Lebanon.

  • Israel Katz warns Beirut will not be safe as long as Hezbollah attacks continue.
  • Israel intends to establish a military control zone across most of southern Lebanon.
  • Tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border remain high after months of clashes.

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Rubio presents Israel and Lebanon with a gradual de-escalation plan

The US Secretary of State stepped in diplomatically as Israel's intensifying offensive in Lebanon threatened to derail ongoing peace negotiations.

  • Rubio has proposed a gradual de-escalation plan between Israel and Lebanon.
  • Israel's intensifying offensive in Lebanon was putting peace negotiations at risk.
  • Details of the plan and the parties' responses have not been disclosed.

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France bans Israeli offensive weapons from Eurosatory 2026

Organizers of Europe's largest defence exhibition confirmed French authorities have barred Israeli offensive weaponry from being displayed near Paris this year.

  • France has banned Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory 2026 defence show near Paris.
  • Israeli companies may still attend, but cannot display offensive equipment.
  • The move follows mounting international pressure over Israeli military operations in Gaza.

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Trump waits as Iran goes silent on nuclear talks

The White House has received no word from Tehran on whether negotiations have been suspended, but Trump says he is willing to wait.

  • Trump says he has received no information from Iran about a suspension of negotiations.
  • The US president says he is patient and is not setting a deadline for Tehran.
  • The Iranian nuclear file remains deadlocked, with no official communication from Tehran.

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EU approves plan for migrant expulsion centres outside its borders

Member states reached a political compromise Monday evening to establish detention facilities in third countries for migrants facing expulsion.

  • The EU approved a project Monday to set up migrant expulsion centres outside the bloc.
  • Host countries and the full legal framework have not yet been officially announced.
  • Human rights groups warn such schemes put vulnerable people at risk without independent oversight.

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Trump announces ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: no Israeli troops for Beirut

The US president said he held separate calls with Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, both of which produced a commitment to halt hostilities.

  • Trump claims both Netanyahu and Hezbollah agreed to a halt in fighting.
  • Israeli troops will not be deployed to Beirut, according to the US announcement.
  • The exact terms of the deal and any verification mechanisms remain unclear.

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Spain's growth model shows signs of strain

Several financial institutions have cut their growth forecasts for Spain, warning that an economy driven by domestic consumption and tourism lacks the foundations for sustainable expansion.

  • Multiple institutions have lowered their growth forecasts for the Spanish economy.
  • Reliance on domestic consumption and tourism creates structural imbalances.
  • Without solid exports, long-term sustainable growth remains elusive.

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US federal court rules Trump's transgender military ban was illegal

A divided three-judge panel in Washington found that the Trump executive order barring transgender people from military service violated the law.

  • A US federal court ruled that Trump's ban on transgender military service was illegal.
  • The three-judge panel in the DC Circuit issued a divided ruling.
  • The administration can appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

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NYT publisher accuses AI companies of intellectual theft on a global scale

A.G. Sulzberger says tech giants are using journalistic content without permission or payment, threatening independent media worldwide.

  • Sulzberger calls AI companies' use of news content "brazen theft" of intellectual property.
  • Tech giants train AI models on journalistic work without permission or payment.
  • NYT sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023; the case is still before the courts.

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