QtrendsIsraeli airstrikes kill Lebanese soldiers and civilians despite a newly signed ceasefire, while troops in the West Bank fatally shoot a 7-month-old Palestinian infant. Pope Leo XIV visits Spain urging de-escalation amid political polarization. China deploys missiles opposite Taiwan as US-China rivalry expands toward Nicaragua. Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins the French Open for her first Grand Slam title.
Israel carried out airstrikes that killed at least nine people in Lebanon, including Lebanese army officers, days after a ceasefire agreement was signed. Separately, an Israeli strike hit a wedding in Gaza, killing at least six people. The attacks threaten to unravel the fragile truce and draw condemnation from international observers.
Pope Leo XIV made his first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, urging the country to stop fueling political polarization. He also acknowledged competing with pop star Bad Bunny for attention and weighed in on Spain's soccer rivalry. The visit signals the new pope's priorities of unity, migration, and cultural engagement.
Israeli soldiers opened fire on a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian infant and wounding the parents. Multiple news organizations reported the incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation. The shooting adds to mounting tensions in the West Bank amid the ongoing conflict.
China has deployed new missiles opposite Taiwan that match the capabilities of Patriot systems, according to reports. Meanwhile, Nicaragua emerges as a potential new front in the US-China influence battle, echoing dynamics seen in Panama. A China Daily editorial calls for broader Sino-US cooperation despite ongoing tensions.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva won the French Open, claiming her first Grand Slam title after defeating qualifier Chwalinska in the final. The 17-year-old's victory marks a breakthrough moment in women's tennis. Earlier in the tournament, she declined a handshake with Ukrainian opponent Kostyuk amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.