Summary
Russia launched a brutal overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and damaging historic sites like Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery. Meanwhile, the US and Iran shocked the world by announcing a tentative peace deal to end their conflict, though Israel’s already pushing back hard against key terms.
Key Stories
Russia pounds Kyiv with deadly drone and missile barrage — A five-hour Russian assault killed at least 11 civilians in Ukraine, setting fire to a 900-year-old monastery and wounding over 50. Ukrainian forces later took out a Russian electronic warfare system in retaliation.
US and Iran strike surprise peace deal after 108 days of war — The US and Iran announced a historic agreement to end hostilities, including a halt to the US naval blockade. But Israel’s government is already rejecting parts of the deal, calling it a security risk.
Israel rejects Lebanon clause in US-Iran deal — Israeli PM Netanyahu told Trump his country won’t withdraw forces from Lebanon or abide by the deal’s Lebanon terms. Hardline ministers like Ben-Gvir are doubling down, warning of military action if attacks come from Lebanon.
FBI ramps up cybersecurity efforts amid rising threats — The FBI is cracking down on cyber threats, dismantling a Chinese phishing network and rolling out immersive training for agents. Elder fraud campaigns and surveillance debates remain hot topics as the agency adapts to new challenges.
Russia’s double-tap strikes kill Ukrainian rescuers — A Russian attack on Kharkiv killed five emergency responders in a so-called double-tap strike—where a second blast targets first responders. The tactic has become a grim hallmark of the war.