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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube River levels, the first full halt in 44 years. The plant, a key electricity source, will reduce output to 240 megawatts before closing, amid a broader European heatwave and drought.
An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow on Saturday evening killed at least three people and injured 15. The cause of the blast is under investigation, with reports of a woman stopped by a security guard and a possible gas leak.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, saying the 'perimeters of a deal' have been agreed. The decision followed a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warned against escalating military operations. The potential deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
Record-breaking Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his expedition company confirmed. The accident struck a 10-member team on Thursday, with multiple such international outlets reporting the tragedy. Purja, who served in the British special forces as a Gurkha, was known for his record-setting ascent of the world's tallest peaks.
President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
Israeli military strikes killed at least five to eight Palestinians across Gaza, following a US-proposed plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has agreed to the plan conditionally, while Israeli officials signal no halt to operations unless disarmament is genuine.
US President Donald Trump announced he called off a massive attack on Iran after being asked by Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries, and called for an immediate deal. Iranian military officials denied requesting a halt, saying forces are at the highest readiness. Israel reportedly backed the US commitment.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and wounding two others before taking his own life as police closed in. Investigators confirmed the shooter, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, acted alone, and praised an off-duty officer and an armed bystander for helping prevent more casualties.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy' and antisemitic rhetoric, warning the mayor is endangering New Yorkers. In an interview with Fox News, Herzog also condemned former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, praised President Trump's support for Israel, and discussed the threat from Iran.
The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to Level 3, citing a massive migrant influx from Morocco. Spain has deployed military and police forces amid estimates of tens of thousands of arrivals, while the White House criticized Spain's immigration policies.
Spain has installed a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of Ceuta following a mass migrant crossing that killed at least 67 people. More than 48,000 migrants have been returned to Morocco, while EU governments have called for an emergency meeting.
The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.
Sri Lanka deployed troops and elite commandos to contain riots at the overcrowded Mahara Prison, where one inmate was killed and six others wounded. The unrest is part of a series of prison disturbances, with officials suspecting links to narcotics and organized crime.
European football's governing body UEFA has declared it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership, following the withdrawal of a controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The decision came after widespread opposition from regional confederations, including a unanimous rejection by UEFA's 55 members.
Spain says nearly all of the estimated 50,000-60,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, as the death toll reached at least 72. The influx sparked EU concern and Italy's temporary suspension of Schengen travel with Spain.
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain for one month, affecting sea and air travel, as the EU responds to a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco, while France and Germany have boosted border checks.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has designated several sites in Lebanon and the occupied West Bank, including Tyre, Mount Amel Castles, and Sebastia, as World Heritage Sites in Danger. The decisions have been welcomed by Palestinian and Lebanese officials while Israel has denounced them as politicized.
President Donald Trump has reportedly shifted his administration's vaccine policy, pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be more aggressive in cutting childhood vaccinations and to prioritize autism research. The Wall Street Journal reports the move has unsettled health officials and comes amid a federal judge's halt to earlier changes.
Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least nine people and wounded dozens, with residential buildings and warehouses damaged. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing 15 fatalities, and NATO scrambled warplanes after a missile entered Polish airspace.