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Spain's deadliest wildfire in years has killed at least 12 people in the south, with dozens more missing as victims were trapped along a river bed. Tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement have escalated after an ICE agent fatally shot a Houston man. Ukrainian drone strikes continue to batter Russian oil infrastructure, setting fuel tankers ablaze. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to have collapsed, with peace talks in question and Iran's leadership divided on how to proceed. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its control to nearly 70% of Gaza nine months into a ceasefire.

Deadly wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain

Deadly wildfire kills 12 in southern SpainA fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, making it one of the deadliest in the country's history. Reports indicate that many victims were trapped along a river bed while trying to escape, and at least 23 others remain missing. The blaze has devastated an expat community in the region. Emergency crews continue to battle the fire as authorities warn the toll may rise.

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Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ (CNN)
Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing (AP News)
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed (BBC)
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing (NPR)
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire (China Daily)

ICE agent kills Houston man amid rising arrest tensions

An incident in Houston involving an ICE agent fatally shooting a man has drawn sharp attention to the surge in immigration enforcement arrests. The man, identified as Araujo, was killed during an operation that has sparked local outrage and calls for investigation. City officials have announced a probe into how the shooting occurred. The case also brings renewed scrutiny to broader U.S. immigration policies.

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ICE Killing in Houston Puts Focus on Surge in Immigration Arrests (NYT)
Houston to Investigate How ICE Agent Came to Kill Araujo (NYT)
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilitiesUkrainian drone operations have intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, with multiple fuel tankers set ablaze in the latest wave. President Zelenskyy has created a new 'long-range impact' command to coordinate strikes targeting Russia's energy sector. The campaign in Crimea has also escalated. These attacks aim to disrupt Russian supply lines and reduce the Kremlin's ability to fund its war effort.

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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze (AP News)
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy creates ‘long-range impact’ command to strike Russian energy sector (The Guardian)
Ukraine claims hits on more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies (CBC)

U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses, peace talks uncertain

U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses, peace talks uncertainThe ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to have broken down, with President Trump declaring it over. The prospect of renewed peace talks remains highly uncertain. Iran's leadership is reportedly divided on how to conclude the conflict, reflecting internal disagreements over strategy. The collapse raises the risk of a return to active hostilities in the region.

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US-Iran war: Will peace talks resume, and when? (Al Jazeera)
What does Iran stand to lose if the ceasefire with the U.S. collapses? (NPR)
As Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership is divided over how it wants the war to end (CBC)

Israel expands control to 70% of Gaza

Israel expands control to 70% of GazaNine months into a ceasefire, Israel has expanded its control to nearly 70% of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has established new zones and checkpoints across the territory. Life inside these military zones remains difficult for the Palestinian population. The expansion has drawn international attention as the ceasefire's terms remain disputed.

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U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza (NPR)
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza (NPR)
Israel expands its control of Gaza (NPR)