- U.N. peacekeepers report first full day of ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon since March, though Israeli air violations persist.
- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign amid record-low approval ratings and a potential leadership challenge
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