Tunisia polls open with President Saied’s rivals in jail
Only three candidates, including Saied, remain standing after the detention or barring of more than 170 political figures. Tunisia is struggling with economic woes and the dismantling of its democracy.
Trump campaigns at site of assassination attempt
Donald Trump rallied with thousands in Butler, the Pennsylvania city where he was shot at a rally in July. He was joined by several high-profile guests, including tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Israel launches massive strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut
Powerful explosions rocked Beirut suburbs as Israel expanded its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The militant group’s potential new leader has been out of contact, say security sources.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to present ‘victory plan’ in Ramstein
The Ukrainian president says he will present a plan to defeat the Russian invasion at a meeting of allies in Germany. This comes as Russia claims to have seized a further village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Pakistan Police detain Khan ally during protest
The chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province was held after leading protesters into the capital, Islamabad. Police said dozens of officers were injured during clashes with supporters of the jailed ex-prime minister.