Argentina Pension Protests Turn Violent; Ukrainian Exile Assassinated in Madrid; Pakistan Army Chief Gains Support Amid India Tensions as Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens

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Dozens were injured as pension protesters clashed with police outside Argentina's Congress. In Europe, A Ukrainian ex-politician was shot dead outside an American school in Madrid. Meanwhile. China has accused the United States of increasing the likelihood of a hot war between the two nations. Netanyahu announced a new Gaza aid plan as supplies continue failing to reach Palestinians. In Africa, South Sudan faces instability as Sudan's war threatens its oil industry. Finally, A hacker breached a communications app used by Trump's aide, stealing data from across the U.S. government.

Top Stories

• Dozens injured in pension protest outside Argentina Congress - Reuters

• Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid - Reuters 

• China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project - Fox News

• Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians - AP

• South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry - Al Jazeera

• Exclusive: Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across US government - Reuters

United States

• Trump says U.S. takes refugees of ‘persecution or genocide,’ including Afrikaners - PBS

• China says Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense plan increases risk of "space becoming a battlefield" - CBS

• Exclusive: Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across US government - Reuters

• US Defense Secretary Hegseth meets Musk for second time at Pentagon - Reuters

• Federal judge orders pretrial detention for man accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse - AP

Africa

• Nigerian Opposition Leaders Agree to Unite Before 2027 Election - Bloomberg 

• Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: ambush or anticipated? - France24

• Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan - CNN

• South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry - Al Jazeera

• Congo ex-prime minister convicted of embezzlement in huge failed farm project - Reuters

Middle East

• Aid arrives but falls short of Gazans' needs amid renewed Israeli strikes - France24

• Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians - AP

• Israeli PM Netanyahu dismisses speculation of rift with Trump - Reuters

• Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute - Al Jazeera

• Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation - CNN

Indo-Pacific

• China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project - Fox News

• South Korean exports dip as US tariffs take toll, government unveils $20.5 billion aid plan for businesse - Times of India

• Kim Jong-un says failed North Korean warship launch can’t be ‘tolerated’ - SCMP

• A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in Pakistan, killing 5 - AP

• Support for Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir surges after India conflict - Reuters

Europe

• Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid - Reuters 

• Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces - AP

• ‘Violent, vicious’ thunderstorms sweep southeastern France, three dead - France24

• Everything you need to know about SAFE, the EU’s €150bn defence instrument - Euro News

• Germany arrests minors in strike against far-right 'terrorist' group - Reuters

Latin America

• Dozens injured in pension protest outside Argentina Congress - Reuters

• Venezuela's Maduro Blames Marco Rubio, 'Miami Mafia' For TPS Revocation - Latin Times

• Colombia lost huge area to deforestation in 6 months, public watchdog report warns - Chron

• US business owners are confused about Venezuelan employees with temporary status - AP

• In food inflation-hit Brazil, bird flu may offer some relief - Reuters

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