Trump criticises Israeli strike as Iran peace deal nears
Donald Trump, US President criticised Israel’s air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying the attack should not have happened at a time when Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a peace agreement. Iran condemned the strike, accusing the US of failing to restrain Israel, while warning it was ready to respond if further attacks continued.
Trump’s rural support slips as cost of living concerns grow
Donald Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans has fallen to 50 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, marking a significant decline from the strong support he enjoyed earlier in his presidency. Rising fuel and food prices linked to regional conflicts have increased economic concerns among a key Republican voter base ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Tourist train overturns, injuring 17 at Spanish festival
Seventeen people, including three children, were injured after a tourist train carriage overturned during the annual Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel festival in the Spanish town of Cártama. Emergency teams treated victims at the scene, with four people taken to hospital, while authorities investigate the cause of the accident.
UK, Japan announce £18bn investment and technology deal
The United Kingdom and Japan agreed an £18 billion investment partnership covering infrastructure, offshore wind energy, advanced technology and defence cooperation. The agreement, announced during talks between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, is expected to strengthen economic ties and support thousands of jobs.
Israeli strikes on Beirut raise fears for wider peace efforts
Israeli air strikes on southern Beirut killed at least three people and wounded several others, with Israel saying it targeted Hezbollah sites following rocket fire towards its territory. The escalation has raised concerns that fighting in Lebanon could undermine delicate US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the broader regional conflict.
Swiss voters reject proposal to limit population growth
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million, defeating a plan backed by the anti-immigration Swiss People’s Party. The result preserves Switzerland’s agreements on free movement with the European Union and reflects concerns that strict limits could harm the economy and international relations.
Ramaphosa moves to block Farmgate impeachment inquiry
Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President has filed an urgent court application to halt a parliamentary impeachment process linked to the Farmgate scandal, in which cash stolen from his private farm raised questions over transparency and accountability. Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and is seeking to overturn previous findings that criticised his conduct.
Congo Ebola cases rise to 710 as outbreak continues
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 710 confirmed Ebola infections and 149 deaths, with health officials reporting new cases across affected areas. Authorities continue to battle the outbreak amid security challenges and limited access to some communities, complicating efforts to contain the spread of the disease.
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