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Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock1:30 The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration. Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout0:56 A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends. U.S. announces launch of second phase of Gaza peace plan23:47 White House envoy Steve Witkoff announced the formation of a committee of Palestinian technocrats and the start of “full demilitarization and reconstruction.” Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country20:55 A Washington Post review of videos from Iran posted online of recent protests illustrates how widely violence has spread. With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia20:19 The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other. U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes17:57 The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Why the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their species14:23 After a four-year hiatus, conservationists in New Zealand are relieved that the flightless kākāpo is once again breeding. Fewer than 300 of the parrots exist. Many dead after crane collapses onto moving passenger train in Thailand12:39 Twenty-two people were killed and more than 60 injured when the crane collapsed onto an express train carrying nearly 200 people, Thai officials said. A Russian city gets a taste of the cold devastation to Ukraine’s power grid11:30 Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine. Iran’s opposition is clamoring for leaders but hobbled by divisions11:30 As anti-government protests spread amid a lethal crackdown, Iran’s opposition and its most prominent leader, Reza Pahlavi, face differences within its ranks. Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenland’s future11:30 Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice president’s planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Could Iran go the way of Venezuela?6:31 The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters. Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says5:24 The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released. Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout13.ledna Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown. Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options13.ledna As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war. |