- President Trump refuses to apologize to Pope Leo after criticizing his stance on the Iran war, calling him weak on crime.
- Israeli forces have surrounded the Lebanese town of Ben Chabil, aiming to establish a buffer zone against Hezbollah rocket attacks.
- The U.S. military killed f
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