Breakfast News Recap: US pauses Iran strikes as Congo Ebola deaths rise and wildfires rage in Europe

The US did not carry out air strikes on Iran overnight, after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments, as reports said Washington is running low on interceptor stockpiles. The pause came amid wider concern over the pace and cost of the campaign.  🔗

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Separately, the Pentagon is facing accusations that it has hidden or downplayed US troop casualties in the Iran war, after reported deaths rose to 18 and injuries to 81. The claims add to pressure on the administration as the conflict intensifies.  🔗

In the Middle East, Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday after clashes centred on Tell and a raid on Nablus hospital. Police in Tel Aviv also arrested nine people at a protest against settler violence, as unrest spread.  🔗 🔗

Iranian politics were also in focus, with the government accusing state broadcaster IRIB of censorship after it cut part of President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about talks with the United States. The row underlines the sensitivity of any possible negotiations.  🔗

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In Africa, the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,309 deaths, with cases rising to 2,973, according to government figures. The scale of the outbreak remains severe as officials continue to track new infections.  🔗

Europe is battling major wildfire emergencies, with more than 300,000 people forced from homes and holiday accommodation in France and Spain as fresh evacuations were ordered. In Scotland, residents of Nethy Bridge were allowed home after the Cairngorms wildfire major incident was stood down.  🔗 🔗

In Asia, Typhoon Noul weakened inland after landfall in Guangdong, but not before bringing strong winds, heavy rain, evacuations and flight cancellations. In India, Jammu and Kashmir Police executed a court proclamation against Pakistan based terror handler Mohammad Qasim, also known as Salman, in the Narwal blasts case.  🔗 🔗

Also in India, a five week student protest in Delhi ended after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, while the government issued a fresh advisory warning seafarers to assess the risks before taking jobs on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.  🔗 🔗

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In North Africa, thousands marched in central Tunis to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied and mark five years since he suspended parliament and took emergency powers. In Australia, an abandoned oil platform off Dongara in Western Australia has triggered a cleanup dispute after its owners entered administration.  🔗 🔗

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