QtrendsIsrael struck Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the US-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah, prompting Iran to vow retaliation. Peru votes in a presidential run-off between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez. UK Deputy PM rebuked JD Vance for blaming a murdered British student on immigration. Pope Leo XIV drew over 1 million to a Madrid Mass, urging Europe to recognize its Christian heritage. A suspected terror attack in central Israel left one dead and several wounded.
Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah. The strikes shattered the relative calm established by the truce just days earlier. Iran has vowed a 'painful' response, raising fears of a wider regional escalation. The move marks a significant deterioration in the fragile ceasefire arrangement.
Peruvians head to the polls in a presidential run-off between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez. Fujimori, who was a first lady at age 19, is making her fourth attempt at the presidency. The election will determine Peru's 10th president in a decade, underscoring the country's profound political instability. The outcome could reshape the nation's political trajectory for years to come.
The UK Deputy Prime Minister told US Vice President JD Vance that his comments blaming a murdered British student on immigration were 'wrong'. Vance had linked the killing of Henry Nowak to immigration policy, sparking a diplomatic rebuke from London. The exchange highlights growing tensions between the US and UK over immigration rhetoric. British officials have firmly rejected any suggestion that the tragedy should be exploited for political purposes.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a massive outdoor Mass in Madrid drawing an estimated 1.2 million faithful. The pontiff used the occasion to challenge Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots, delivering a pointed message to the continent. A flower-carpeted procession through Madrid's streets added to the historic atmosphere. The turnout underscores the enduring influence of the Catholic Church in Spain and across Europe.
A suspected terror attack in central Israel left one person dead and several others wounded. The assailant opened fire in a drive-by shooting near the West Bank border before being neutralized. Five people were injured in the attack, which took place near the Green Line. The incident adds to already heightened tensions across the region following the Beirut airstrikes.