US Senate votes to halt Trump's Iran war in bipartisan rebuke

The US Senate voted 50-48 to direct President Trump to end military action against Iran, marking the first time both chambers have passed such a resolution under the War Powers Act. Meanwhile, Peru's presidential runoff remains disputed as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez alleges fraud and refuses to recognize Keiko Fujimori's narrow lead. A UN commission accused Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in Gaza, citing evidence of genocidal intent.

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US Senate votes to end Trump's Iran war in symbolic rebuke The Senate passed a war powers resolution 50-48 directing President Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the first time both chambers have approved such a measure since the 1973 War Powers Act. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, reflecting growing unease over the unpopular conflict that began in February. 1 2 3

Trump and Iran give conflicting accounts on inspections and assets President Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections 'into infinity,' but Tehran denied making such a concession. The US eased oil sanctions for 60 days and allowed $12bn in frozen Iranian funds to be released, but disputes remain over the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's war in Lebanon. 3 4

Israel kills two in Lebanon as US-Iran talks progress On day 116 of the Iran war, Israel killed two people in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire. The US temporarily eased Iranian oil sanctions after Tehran agreed to international nuclear inspections, while Iranian and US negotiators concluded technical talks in Switzerland. 4

Peru election: Fujimori leads but Sanchez claims fraud, calls protests With over 99% of votes counted, right-wing Keiko Fujimori leads leftist Roberto Sanchez by roughly 40,000 votes in Peru's presidential runoff. Sanchez alleges irregularities in overseas ballots and says he will not recognize a Fujimori government, calling for a national mobilization on Saturday. 5 6 7

UN commission accuses Israel of targeting children in Gaza The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry found 'reasonable grounds' that Israeli forces deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children, citing use of large-yield bombs and sniper fire. The report describes this as evidence of genocidal intent; Israel rejected the findings as 'defamatory'. 8 9

Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea, repels 204 attacks Ukraine's military destroyed a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal used by Russian supply lines, releasing drone footage of the strike. On the front line, Ukrainian forces repelled 204 enemy attacks in a single day, with the heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk. 10 11 12

France urges European NATO allies to boost sovereign capabilities French junior Defence Minister Alice Rufo said Europeanizing NATO requires more investment in strategic enablers, sovereign capabilities in space, air defence, and deep precision strikes. The call comes as the US reviews its military posture in Europe ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. 13