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A diplomatic row erupted between Italy and the US after Trump claimed Italian PM Meloni 'begged' for a photo at the G7, which Meloni vehemently denied. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, though reports of continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt on the deal's durability. UK Labour leadership tensions escalated as Andy Burnham's by-election victory set the stage for a potential challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. US Vice President Vance issued sharp warnings to Israeli critics, as regional dynamics shifted with the Lebanon ceasefire and US-Iran negotiations. Ukraine intensified its drone campaign against Russia, striking targets deep inside Moscow.

Italy-US diplomatic row erupts over Trump-Meloni photo claim

Italy-US diplomatic row erupts over Trump-Meloni photo claimItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly refuted Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit, calling the allegation shocking and fabricated. Italy's top diplomat canceled a planned trip to the US in response to the controversy. Multiple news outlets reported Meloni's strong denial, highlighting a rare public rift between the two allied nations. The incident has drawn widespread media attention and strained Italy-US relations.

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‘Italy and I never beg’: Italy’s leader says she’s shocked over Trump’s comments about her (CNN)
Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him as Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip (AP News)
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7 (BBC)
Italy PM Meloni ‘stunned’ by Trump’s claims she begged him for a photo (The Guardian)
Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - as it happened (The Guardian)

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire amid continued clashes

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire amid continued clashesIsrael and Hezbollah reportedly agreed to a ceasefire amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations, but reports of continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon cast uncertainty over the deal's immediate implementation. Regional sources confirmed the agreement while noting that fighting had not fully stopped. The ceasefire comes at a delicate moment as diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran hang in the balance. Al Jazeera reported that Israel continued strikes on Lebanon even after the ceasefire was announced.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance (AP News)
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire (Al Jazeera)
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire as continued strikes in Lebanon reported (BBC)
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire amid fresh fighting, regional sources say (CBC)

Burnham by-election win fuels UK Labour leadership crisis

Burnham by-election win fuels UK Labour leadership crisisAndy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has triggered a leadership showdown within the UK Labour Party, with Burnham now positioned as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer vowed to fight on, but the result has raised serious questions about his political future. Analysts described the by-election as a pivotal moment that could reshape British politics. Multiple outlets reported that Burnham's win sets the stage for a possible Labour leadership contest.

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Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown (AP News)
‘I prefer Burnham’: Starmer’s future hangs in balance after UK by-election (Al Jazeera)
Andy Burnham wins by-election, paving way for possible leadership challenge to UK PM Keir Starmer (BBC)
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win? (BBC)
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain (NPR)

US VP Vance warns Israel's critics amid shifting Middle East diplomacy

US VP Vance warns Israel's critics amid shifting Middle East diplomacyUS Vice President JD Vance warned Israeli critics not to attack what he called the 'only powerful ally' Israel has left, as the Lebanon ceasefire and US-Iran talks reshaped regional dynamics. Analysts argued that Trump must rein in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to preserve the fragile diplomatic momentum. Al Jazeera reported that Israel's military strategy appeared to be steering between pressure from the US, Iran, and the situation in Lebanon. The remarks underscored growing tensions between Washington and some of its allies over Israel policy.

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Vance warns Israeli critics of the US: Don’t attack the ‘only powerful ally’ you have left (AP News)
As Lebanon tests US-Iran deal, Trump must rein in Netanyahu, analysts say (Al Jazeera)
‘Destruction is the goal’: Israel steers between the US, Iran, and Lebanon (Al Jazeera)

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes deep inside Russia

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes deep inside RussiaUkraine launched a large-scale drone attack targeting a Moscow oil refinery and other strategic sites deep inside Russian territory, marking an escalation in its long-range strike capabilities. At least three people were killed in Ukraine amid the intensified aerial campaign. NPR and CNN reported on how Ukrainian drone teams have successfully penetrated Russian air defenses. The attacks have brought the war directly to the Russian capital, with analysts describing the strikes as both militarily significant and psychologically impactful.

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How Ukraine broke through Russia’s air defenses (CNN)
Three killed in Ukraine a day after drone attack kills child in Moscow (Al Jazeera)
A Ukrainian drone team hitting targets deep inside Russia (NPR)
Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack (NPR)
What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack? (The Guardian)