The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding providing a 60-day window for peace negotiations, but the agreement has been strained by continued Iranian drone attacks on cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. retaliatory strikes. Peace talks, conducted in Switzerland with Pakistani involvement, were reported to be on hold after the latest exchange of strikes, though representatives from all sides remained in place to restart discussions. Disputed elements of the interim deal include the terms for releasing frozen Iranian funds, the scope of IAEA access to Iranian nuclear sites, and whether Iran's attacks on shipping constitute a ceasefire violation, with the U.S. and Iran offering conflicting accounts on each point.
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The back-to-back earthquakes, described as a seismic 'doublet,' caused widespread damage and left approximately 4,300 people injured, according to Venezuelan health officials. Rescue teams have pulled at least 33 survivors from the rubble, though the number of missing persons remains disputed, with some sources citing figures in the tens of thousands. Frustration has grown among Venezuelans over the pace and scale of the official rescue response, with some residents taking search efforts into their own hands.
Red alerts warning of risk to life were issued across multiple countries including the U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in numerous cities. Scientists attributed the extreme heat directly to climate change, stating such temperatures would have been impossible without it. Factors including old building stock, limited air conditioning, and lack of acclimatization were identified as contributors to the population's vulnerability, while the full death toll remained subject to ongoing assessment.
Brad Lander defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th congressional district, Rep. Adriano Espaillat conceded to Darializa Avila Chevalier in the 13th district, and Claire Valdez won a third primary. The outcomes prompted differing reactions within the Democratic Party, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries welcoming the new candidates while some party figures expressed concern about the direction of the party.
CEO Tim Cook had previously stated that price increases had become unavoidable, and Apple's online store briefly went offline Thursday morning before returning with updated prices. Apple shares fell more than 6% on Thursday, their worst single-day decline since April 2025. The shortage is attributed largely to surging demand for memory chips from AI data center operators, with sources noting the pressure extends across the broader consumer electronics industry and falls especially hard on smaller manufacturers.