Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as Germany swings right and China boosts banks
The biggest geopolitical story was the worsening US Iran confrontation, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying there may not be a nuclear agreement as Washington and Tehran continue exchanging attacks. The comments underline fading hopes for a deal while the military and diplomatic standoff intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered residents in a zone of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes it said were aimed at a Hezbollah target. The warning came as cross border pressure remained high and the risk of wider escalation stayed in focus. 🔗Ukraine said US envoys had brought new proposals... [Continue Reading]
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At least 10 killed in central Mexico fireworks blast during village festival
At least 10 people have been killed and at least 60 others wounded after fireworks detonated during a village festival in Santa Maria Canchesda, in the Temascalcingo municipality of central Mexico. The blast happened during a local ritual celebration involving a burning bull effigy, according to the supplied report. The explosion caused damage in the town square and left parts of the area covered in debris.Local authorities said the fireworks were ignited when the burning bull effigy set off a larger store of fireworks kept in the village church. Video from the scene showed revellers carrying a straw bull with... [Continue Reading]

