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A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 and left 23 missing, becoming one of the country's deadliest on record. Ukrainian drones continue to batter Russian oil infrastructure, with Zelenskyy creating a dedicated long-range strike command. US-Iran tensions remain high with the ceasefire at risk of collapse, as both sides trade attacks. A Houston ICE killing has intensified scrutiny on immigration enforcement, while Israel expands its control of Gaza to nearly 70% nine months into a ceasefire.

Southern Spain wildfire kills at least 12, 23 missing

Southern Spain wildfire kills at least 12, 23 missingA fast-spreading wildfire in southern Spain has devastated an expat community, killing at least 12 people with 23 others still missing. It is now one of the deadliest wildfires in the country's history. Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze as Spain battles to prevent further casualties. The fire has drawn widespread international media coverage.

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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)
Fast-spreading wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain (The Guardian)

Ukraine strikes Russian oil facilities with drone attacks

Ukraine strikes Russian oil facilities with drone attacksUkrainian drones have struck multiple Russian oil facilities, setting fuel tankers ablaze and intensifying the campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy has established a new 'long-range impact' command to coordinate strikes on the Russian energy sector. Ukraine also claims hits on more Russian fuel tankers as operations around Crimea intensify. The attacks mark a significant escalation in Ukraine's ability to strike deep inside Russian territory.

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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)

US-Iran ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse

US-Iran ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapseThe fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran faces an uncertain future as both sides continue to trade attacks. Analysts question whether peace talks can resume and what Iran stands to lose if the truce collapses entirely. The region remains on shaky ground, with no clear path to de-escalation. China Daily describes the situation as both sides trading blows with no end in sight.

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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)
Region on shaky ground as US, Iran trade attacks (China Daily)

ICE killing in Houston sparks immigration enforcement debate

A fatal incident involving an ICE agent in Houston has put the surge in immigration arrests under renewed scrutiny. The city has launched an investigation into how the agent came to kill a man named Araujo. Separately, a decades-old case involving an aging assassin caught by ICE raises questions about deportation and old government secrets. The incidents highlight growing tensions around federal immigration enforcement.

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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)
An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him?He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets could decide his fate.6 min readCarlos Fernando Mendez/EPA, via Shutterstock (NYT)

Israel expands control of Gaza to nearly 70%

Israel expands control of Gaza to nearly 70%Nine months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza, marking a significant expansion of its territorial hold. US-Iran fighting appears to have paused, though the broader regional situation remains volatile. Life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza continues under Israel's growing control. The expansion raises questions about the future of the ceasefire and Palestinian territories.

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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)