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A US B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killed all 8 crew members. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a tentative US-Iran deal to end the war, though shipping remains hesitant and Iran signals it will impose fees. G7 leaders gather in France with Zelenskyy joining talks on Ukraine and Middle East peace. Netanyahu declares Israel will not withdraw from occupied territory in Lebanon despite the US-Iran agreement.

B-52 bomber crash kills 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

B-52 bomber crash kills 8 at Edwards Air Force BaseA US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members on board. The crash occurred during a training mission and is under investigation. Edwards is a key testing facility for the Air Force. This marks one of the deadliest B-52 accidents in recent history.

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8 crew members believed dead in a B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base (CNN)
Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California (BBC)
8 feared dead in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash (China Daily)
Officials say 8 people killed in B-52 crash after takeoff from California air base (CBC)

Strait of Hormuz reopens under US-Iran deal

Strait of Hormuz reopens under US-Iran dealPresident Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a preliminary agreement reached with Iran. Despite the announcement, most shipping vessels remain anchored as industry sources express uncertainty about safety. Iran has signaled it will impose 'fees' rather than 'tolls' on vessels transiting the waterway. US allies are discussing a demining and escort mission to secure the strait.

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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying putPresident Donald Trump says the vital Strait of Hormuz has been reopened under terms of an agreement reached Sunday with Iran. Shipping industry sources aren’t so sure. (CNN)
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put (CNN)
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
U.S. and Iran announce an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz (NPR)
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Won’t Have ‘Tolls’ but It Will Have ‘Fees’ (NYT)

Tentative deal reached to end Iran war

Tentative deal reached to end Iran warThe US and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to end the ongoing war, with Trump ordering a stop to the naval blockade. Details of the deal are still emerging but both sides describe it as a critical phase toward resolution. China Daily reports the two countries have entered a decisive stage in negotiations. The deal covers ceasefire terms and the reopening of key shipping routes.

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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade (AP News)
What to know about the deal to end the Iran war (AP News)
What we know about an Iran deal (NPR)
Trump announces deal to end war in Iran. And, how to stay safe in deadly heat (NPR)
US and Iran reach critical phase in deal (China Daily)

G7 summit opens in France with Zelenskyy

G7 summit opens in France with ZelenskyyG7 leaders have convened for a summit in France, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy joining discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump touted the Iran deal and Ukraine peace ambitions upon arrival. The summit is seen as a key moment for Western allies to coordinate strategy on both conflicts. The Guardian reports Kyiv's allies are pushing for peace at the gathering.

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G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France (AP News)
Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7 (Al Jazeera)
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s allies push for peace at G7 summit in France (The Guardian)

Netanyahu says Israel won't leave occupied Lebanon

Netanyahu says Israel won't leave occupied LebanonIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared victory over Iran and stated Israel will not withdraw from occupied territory in Lebanon, despite the US-Iran deal. Fighting in Lebanon has eased following the agreement, but displaced residents have been warned not to rush home. The New York Times reports Netanyahu's position places him at odds with the emerging ceasefire framework.

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Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon (Al Jazeera)
Netanyahu declares victory over Iran – and rules out withdrawal from Lebanon (The Guardian)
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal (NYT)
Lebanon fighting eases after U.S.-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home (CBC)