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- 1Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal amid Saudi interceptions●Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles
Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal for a conditional ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal reports, while the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted projectiles launched toward Saudi Arabia. The twin developments point to an escalation rather than de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, with Gulf states drawn directly into the confrontation.
- 2Spanish patrol captain orders retreat from drug-smuggling speedboats●“They are going to kill us.” A patrol captain in Spain orders a retreat in Europe’s losing battle against drug-smuggling
A patrol captain in Spain ordered his unit to withdraw during a confrontation with drug-smuggling speedboats, reportedly saying "They are going to kill us." The episode has drawn attention to what is described as Europe's losing battle against traffickers who use fast boats to deliver cocaine by the ton, outpacing authorities unable to intercept them.
- 3Drone debris falls on preschool grounds in Kyiv●Drone debris falls onto preschool grounds in Kyiv In Kyiv’s Svyatoshynskyi District, drone debris fell onto the grounds
Drone debris has fallen onto the grounds of a preschool in Kyiv's Svyatoshynskyi District, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. No casualties were reported in the initial report. The incident is a reminder of the ongoing risks to civilian areas, including schools and childcare facilities, as Russian drone strikes continue targeting the Ukrainian capital, with debris from intercepted drones frequently causing damage across the city.
- 4Russian cruise missile shot down over Kharkiv region●🟡 AirDefense | 7/10 🇺🇦 Russian missile shot down in Kharkiv region Destruction of a Russian cruise missile recorded. # O
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down a Russian cruise missile in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. Reports of the intercept circulated on July 10, with monitoring channels recording the destruction of the missile mid-flight. It is the latest in a series of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, and observers continue to track air defense activity across the country as strikes on cities and infrastructure persist.