Israel bombards Lebanon as its leaders plan to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah

Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test against England at the Oval on Friday.On day two of the final Test at the Oval, India reduced England to 247, with Krishna and Siraj excelling with four wickets each. India’s openers, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's 51, closed the day at 75-2, establishing a 52-run lead and setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the...

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US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to provocative remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, emphasizing the potential consequences of inflammatory statements. Trump did not specify whether the submarines are nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed and kept their locations confidential, highlighting the sensitivity of US-Russia nuclear relations. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in sex trafficking, has been moved from a low-security prison in Florida to a minimum-security facility in Texas, a transfer criticized by Epstein's accusers as preferential treatment. This shift follows her recent discussions with federal officials regarding Epstein's case, amidst ongoing scrutiny and calls for more transparency from the Justice Department. Want More Context? 🔎

Iraq official denies country’s cash reserves eaten by mice An Iraqi official dismissed reports that 62 trillion dinars, equivalent to $47 billion, had been consumed by rodents. The dinar currently trades at approximately 1,300 to one US dollar, with the claim causing significant concern regarding the country's financial stability. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Jewish groups, Ga’ava and CIJA, have been barred from participating in Montreal's upcoming Pride Parade, with Fierté Montréal citing the exclusion of organizations spreading hateful discourse. This decision, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, has sparked outrage, with critics arguing it undermines LGBTQ+ inclusivity and signals that Jewish voices are unwelcome in the movement. Want More Context? 🔎