Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

Hurricane Erick has intensified into a Category 4 storm with maximum winds of 230 km/h, threatening Mexico's Pacific coast, particularly Oaxaca and Guerrero, with potential devastating damage. A hurricane warning is in effect for a 500 km stretch of coast, and residents are urged to seek shelter due to life-threatening floods and mudslides, as over 2,000 shelters and 18,000 responders are mobilized in preparation. Need More Context? 🔎

Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in a targeted attack. Boelter allegedly impersonated a police officer and stalked his victims, prompting federal and state charges, including first-degree murder. Need More Context? 🔎

Google's attempt to overturn a €4.12bn EU competition fine was undermined by an advocate-general's ruling supporting accusations that the company used its Android system to hinder competitors. This ruling aids the European Commission's efforts to enforce stricter regulations on major tech firms, adding to Google's total fines of €8bn over a decade. Need More Context? 🔎

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach 33°C this weekend, posing risks especially for those over 65 or with health conditions. Authorities urge sensible precautions, including avoiding the sun during peak hours and educating young people about the dangers of swimming in rivers and lakes. Need More Context? 🔎

Israel and Iran are engaged in ongoing conflict, with Iran launching missile strikes that included a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, injuring at least 47 people. In retaliation, Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites and the internet in Iran faced significant restrictions as tensions escalated, with U.S. President Trump considering military involvement and Iran's leader warning against U.S. intervention. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel and Iran are fighting, and Iran shot...

Representatives from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have drafted a peace agreement aimed at resolving decades of conflict, facilitated by the US and Qatar, which includes disarmament of armed groups and a joint security mechanism. The deal, expected to be formally signed next week, could attract significant western investment in the resource-rich region, although concerns about its implementation remain. Need More Context? 🔎