More military info leaks, Zelenskyy addresses Europe, Ireland warns on US travel, and Gaza sees major anti-Hamas protests.

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Amidst a backdrop of international tensions and political controversy, Ireland has enacted a travel warning on the US. Meanwhile, President Zelensky is set to address Europe from Paris regarding the ongoing geopolitical challenges. In domestic news, Trump has floated lifting economic regulations on China. In Gaza, Palestinians have organized their largest protests against Hamas since the war began, indicating significant internal dissent.

Top Stories

• President Zelensky speaks to all of Europe this evening from Paris. (www.francetvpro.fr)

• Ireland issues travel warning for US (www.newsweek.com)

• Palestinians take part in largest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since start of war (www.cnn.com)

• Trump says Putin is ‘dragging his feet’ as Russia launches new attacks (www.thetimes.com)

• Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Bought Off With Arctic Concessions (foreignpolicy.com)

• India Is Said to Have Meddled in Canadian Party Election (www.nytimes.com)

• Netanyahu Takes Desperate Measures (www.theatlantic.com)

• Vance and his wife appease Denmark with change to Greenland visit plans (www.nbcnews.com)

• Trump Says He Could Cut China Tariffs to Secure TikTok Deal (www.bloomberg.com)

United States

• Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard: Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online (www.spiegel.de)

• States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal (apnews.com)

• 4 U.S. Army soldiers go missing in Lithuania during training exercise (www.nbcnews.com)

• Firefighters make progress on containing Carolinas wildfires but warn danger persists (apnews.com)

• Trump Takes Tough New Approach to Choking Off China’s Access to U.S. Tech (www.wsj.com)

Africa

• Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women (www.economist.com)

• South Sudan first vice president Riek Machar says Ugandan Air Force is bombing civilians in South Sudan (www.monitor.co.ug)

• Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur (apnews.com)

• Four Nations Tournament In Canada: Ivory Coast Will Be Present (www.fifciv.com)

Middle East

• Palestinians take part in largest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since start of war (www.cnn.com)

• Massive US bomber buildup in Diego Garcia for Houthi fight (ukdefencejournal.org.uk)

• Calls mount for Iraq PM to sack coach Casas, FA president Dirjal (www.newarab.com)

• U.S. and Iran: five signs of looming conflict (www.newsweek.com)

• Video shows inside Iran's new giant underground missile base (www.newsweek.com)

• Syrian Foreign Ministry Denounces Israeli Strikes On Daraa, Demands An International Investigation, Calls For National Unity Against Escalating 'Aggression' (www.memri.org)

Indo-Pacific

• 4 Historical Sites In Madhya Pradesh Secure Place In Tentative List Of UNESCO's World Heritage (www.ndtv.com)

• North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South’s assessment (apnews.com)

• Karnataka mantri files honeytrap complaint, puts govt in a spot (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

• Beijing asks public to report Taiwan independence supporters in tip-off channel (www.scmp.com)

• South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions (apnews.com)

• SpaceX reportedly has a secret backdoor for Chinese investment (techcrunch.com)

Europe

• President Zelensky speaks to all of Europe this evening from Paris. (www.francetvpro.fr)

• Tesla Is Allegedly Withholding Wages Of German Employees On Sick Leave (carbuzz.com)

• Trump to impose 25% tariff on all vehicles not made in US (www.rte.ie)

• France prepares a fund to host American researchers threatened by Trump (www.lesechos.fr)

• POLITICO Europe: NATO to Putin: Attack Poland and our response will be ‘devastating’ (www.politico.eu)

• Estonia amends Constitution to strip Russian, Belarusian citizens of right to vote (news.err.ee)

• What is JD Vance's problem with Europe? Former diplomat shares his theory (www.newsweek.com)

Latin America

• Cuban domestic freight traffic plummets in sign of deepening crisis (reuters.com)

• Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits the El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held (apnews.com)

• Rubio to discuss with Jamaica over Cuban doctor program after visa threats (reuters.com)

• Leaders of Brazil and Japan stress importance of multilateralism and agree to strengthen ties (apnews.com)

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