Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs After US-Brokered Truce
Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah actions, despite a recent US-brokered ceasefire. Hezbollah has been emboldened by the offensive, claiming the mantle of Lebanon's defender. The strikes threaten to unravel the fragile truce agreement.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly match against Ukraine. The player was quickly attended to by medical staff and was reported conscious shortly after. The incident revived memories of his collapse during Euro 2020.
A suspected terror attack in central Israel left one dead and several wounded, while Israeli airstrikes killed 13 in Gaza and 9 in Lebanon including army officers. The violence comes amid renewed ceasefire talks hosted by Egypt, highlighting the fragility of peace efforts.
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones into Russian territory, bringing the war home to Russian civilians and fueling domestic discontent. The strikes came after Putin rejected a proposed meeting with Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy met with key allies in London to build on the offensive momentum.