Israel published a new military map on Thursday revealing an expanded control zone in southern Lebanon, declaring it reserves the right to strike beyond these borders. The move directly challenges a freshly minted U.S.-Iran pact that demands respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Khamenei approves US MoU despite reservations

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced Thursday that he has authorized the recent memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite harboring personal reservations about the agreement.

Allies announce $1b for Ukraine weapons package

Ukraine’s allies have announced contributions to ‌NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List ​programme for $1 ​billion at a meeting ⁠of the ​Ukraine Defence ​Contact Group, known as the Ramstein ​group, Ukrainian ​Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov ‌said ⁠on Thursday.

Legendary Robin Hood oak tree dies at 1,200

The iconic Major Oak of Sherwood Forest, a 1,200-year-old tree deeply intertwined with the legend of Robin Hood, has died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. While rumors of its demise have circulated for years, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds confirmed on Thursday that this time the loss is final, calling the situation heartbreaking for everyone.