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At least six dead after tornadoes sweep across Michigan and Oklahoma, officials say

Four people were killed in Michigan and two died in Oklahoma, officials say, as severe storms swept across parts of the US.

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Kenya: Death Toll From Nairobi Floods Rises to 23

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll following heavy overnight rains that triggered severe flooding across Nairobi and surrounding areas, has risen to 23 fatalities.

BBC World12h ago

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

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Here are the key developments from recent reporting, presented without commentary:
Middle East and wider regional conflict
- Israel carried out a raid in southern Lebanon searching for a missing pilot from 40 years ago. Lebanese health authorities say at least 41 people were killed and about 40 injured in one operation. Israeli forces reportedly dug up graves during the operation.
- Iran warned the UK to be cautious about further involvement in the conflict, saying it has a right to self-defence if the UK directly joins US or Israeli strikes. Satellite imagery and reporting indicate damage to multiple Iranian military sites after a series of airstrikes.
- The UAE president said he is prepared to confront threats as Iranian attacks continue, while Iran’s judiciary chief warned of possible heavy attacks on areas described as being “at the disposal of the enemy”.
- In Gaza, medical sources reported casualties including a father killed and his injured daughter after an Israeli strike.
- Dubai reported damage to a residential tower and a vehicle after shrapnel from an attack.
- Russia and Ukraine: Russia struck a Kharkiv apartment block and other targets, killing at least 10 people including children, and Ukraine is deploying armed robots against Russian forces.
Domestic unrest, politics and crime
- Iran: Reporting captures views of ordinary Iranians one week into recent hostilities.
- Nepal: Rapper-politician Balendra Shah is on course to become prime minister following general elections held after months of youth-led unrest.
- Peru: A nightclub bombing injured more than 30 amid a reported rise in organised crime and extortion linked by analysts to government corruption.
- Switzerland: Voters will decide on a right-wing-backed proposal to cut the public broadcaster licence fee.
Natural disasters and infrastructure
- US severe weather: Tornadoes and storms in Michigan and Oklahoma caused at least six deaths and wider damage.
- Kenya: Heavy rains and flooding in Nairobi have killed at least 23, submerged roads and disrupted flights.
- Cuba: Officials say a major electricity plant has been repaired after a large blackout; reports note US pressure and an oil blockade have strained Cuba’s ageing energy system.
International diplomacy and geopolitics
- China–Latin America: Analysis ahead of US President Donald Trump’s summit suggests he will seek to counter China’s growing ties in Latin America by courting ideologically aligned regional leaders; he also made forceful remarks about cartels and Cuba.
- Legal/political matters in the US: The Florida Bar has reportedly denied an investigation into lawyer Lindsey Halligan, a development that appears to contradict earlier correspondence.
That summarises the principal events across the Middle East conflict, regional tensions, domestic politics, crime, natural disasters and international diplomacy as reported.

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