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The US-Iran conflict escalates with US strikes on Iranian military and radar sites, retaliatory attacks hitting 20 US military sites, and spillover drone and missile fire reaching Kuwait. Ethiopia holds elections widely expected to return the ruling party, against a backdrop of post-Nobel civil war. Israeli forces expand operations in southern Gaza and beyond the Litani River, drawing rare critical accounts from soldiers. Colombia's presidential race heads to a runoff between a leftist senator and a pro-Trump right-wing candidate, promising a sharp shift in US-Colombia relations.

US strikes Iranian air defenses; Iran retaliates against American bases

US strikes Iranian air defenses; Iran retaliates against American basesThe United States has struck a commercial ship attempting to breach a blockade and reach Iran, escalating maritime tensions. Satellite imagery reveals that Iranian attacks have damaged 20 US military sites since hostilities began. Iran has targeted an American base in the region in retaliation for US strikes on its air defenses. The US military confirmed additional weekend strikes on military targets in southern Iran.

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US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran (AP News)
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show (BBC)
Iran targets American base in region after US strikes Iranian air defences (The Guardian)
Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesU.S. Says It Hit More Military Targets in Southern IranThe U.S. military said it had carried out the strikes over the weekend. Iran’s military said it had targeted a military base in retaliation for a U.S. strike.2 min read (NYT)

Ethiopia holds election as Nobel-winning PM seeks new term

Ethiopia holds election as Nobel-winning PM seeks new termPolls have opened in Ethiopia for an election widely expected to return the ruling party to power. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who won a Nobel Peace Prize before overseeing a devastating civil war, is poised for re-election. A visual guide illustrates the country's complex ethnic divisions and active conflict zones.

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Ethiopia’s PM won a Nobel Peace Prize, stoked a civil war – and is set for re-election (CNN)
Polls open in Ethiopia’s election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party (AP News)
A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas (Al Jazeera)

US bombs Iranian radar sites; Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire

US bombs Iranian radar sites; Kuwait hit by drone and missile fireThe US has bombed additional Iranian military sites, including radar installations, as the conflict widens. Kuwait has been struck by drones and missiles in what appears to be spillover from the ongoing US-Iran confrontation. The strikes mark a significant geographic expansion of the hostilities beyond direct US-Iran exchange.

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US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire (AP News)
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks (BBC)
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire (NPR)

Israeli forces expand Gaza operations beyond ceasefire lines

Israeli forces expand Gaza operations beyond ceasefire linesIsraeli soldiers have shared rare critical accounts with the AP, calling the Gaza ceasefire a 'joke' and describing ongoing operations. Israeli forces have advanced beyond the Litani River, raising questions about the scope of the campaign. Satellite imagery reveals the extensive destruction of southern Gaza as Israel expands its control.

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‘To call it a ceasefire is a joke': Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza with AP (AP News)
Israeli forces advance beyond the Litani River: How significant is it? (Al Jazeera)
Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control (Al Jazeera)

Colombia presidential runoff set between leftist and pro-Trump candidate

Colombia presidential runoff set between leftist and pro-Trump candidateColombia's presidential election will go to a runoff between leftist senator Cepeda and right-wing pro-Trump candidate de la Espriella. The pro-Trump candidate pulled ahead in the first round, with the ruling party casting doubt on the results. The runoff outcome could fundamentally redefine Colombia's relationship with the United States.

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Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US (CNN)
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results (AP News)
Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election (Al Jazeera)
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival (BBC)
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote (NPR)