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Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain after US airstrikes hit Iranian positions, escalating the Gulf conflict and jeopardizing ceasefire talks. Venezuela continues to dig through rubble after devastating earthquakes, with the death toll surpassing 1,400 and rescue operations entering day four. Ukraine carried out one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russian territory, while Russia prepares for possible provocations in Baltic states. A Lebanon-Israel agreement requiring Hezbollah to disarm faces rejection from the group and widespread domestic protests.

Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US airstrikes

Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US airstrikesIran launched attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the 121-day conflict, with both the US and Iran announcing retaliatory actions against each other's allies. The fighting threatens to collapse ongoing negotiations to end the war. The US carried out renewed airstrikes against Iran before Tehran's counterstrikes, further imperiling any interim agreement.

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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war (AP News)
US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal (AP News)
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes (Al Jazeera)
Iran war day 121: IRGC hits Kuwait, Bahrain after US attacks near Hormuz (Al Jazeera)
U.S. and Iran each announce retaliatory strikes in Iran, Kuwait and Bahrain (NPR)

Rescuers search rubble for survivors after Venezuela earthquakes

Rescuers search rubble for survivors after Venezuela earthquakesRescue crews in Venezuela continue to search through rubble for survivors following devastating earthquakes that struck the country. Families can be heard calling out to loved ones trapped beneath collapsed buildings, with survivors describing the horror of hearing crying from under the debris. The search operation has entered its fourth day as hopes of finding more survivors begin to fade. International aid efforts are mobilizing as the scale of the disaster becomes clearer.

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Families calling out to loved ones trapped in rubble by Venezuela quakes (BBC)
I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor (BBC)
"If you are alive, make any noise": Venezuela searches rubble on day four (NPR)

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 1,400

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 1,400The death toll from Venezuela's catastrophic earthquakes has climbed past 1,400, with officials warning the number may continue to rise as rescue teams sift through the rubble. Frustration is mounting among survivors over the pace of relief efforts, as Venezuelans in neighboring Colombia scramble to send aid. Volunteers on the ground describe the desperate reality of earthquake relief as the nation grapples with one of its worst natural disasters in recent memory.

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Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 (AP News)
Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as death toll rises to 1,430 (Al Jazeera)
Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases (NPR)
Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400 (The Guardian)
What earthquake relief looks like for Venezuelan volunteers as death toll passes 1,400 (CBC)

Ukraine launches massive drone strikes deep into Russia

Ukraine launches massive drone strikes deep into RussiaUkraine carried out one of its heaviest drone bombardments of the war, striking deep inside Russian territory. The operation, conducted by a secretive Ukrainian drone team, targeted multiple locations including Moscow. In response, Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing civilians. Intelligence sources warn that Russia is preparing a possible provocation in Baltic states or Poland. Growing war fatigue is also showing signs inside Russia, with some citizens turning on Putin as drones hit Moscow.

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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia (AP News)
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia (NPR)
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hit with ballistic missiles, as civilians killed by drone strikes in Russia (The Guardian)
Russia preparing possible ‘provocation’ in Baltic states or Poland, sources say (The Guardian)
Some Russians are turning on Putin as drones hit Moscow. Does it matter? (CBC)

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal as protests erupt

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal as protests eruptA landmark agreement between Lebanon and Israel requiring Hezbollah to disarm has been met with rejection from the militant group, threatening to unravel the deal. Israeli strikes continue to hit southern Lebanon as tensions remain high. The deal has deeply divided Lebanese society, fueling large protests in Beirut. Human rights experts also warn that the agreement may prevent victims of war crimes from seeking justice, adding another layer of controversy.

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Lebanon’s deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult (AP News)
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as Israeli attacks hit south (Al Jazeera)
Lebanon-Israel deal may stop war crime victims seeking justice, experts say (The Guardian)
Deal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in Beirut (NYT)