A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, bringing a fragile calm to the Middle East after days of heightened cross-border tensions.

• Leaders from both sides have cautiously welcomed the truce, hoping for sustained peace after weeks of uncertainty.
• The ceasefire follows days of intense military exchanges and is a critical step toward de-escalating the conflict.
• Global powers and international organizations have broadly welcomed the agreement, urging both sides to adhere to its terms and warning against violations.

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin within hours. The truce was reportedly agreed upon after conversations between Trump and the leaders of both nations.

• The ceasefire is scheduled to start at 5 P.M. EST (22:00 GMT).
• Key individuals involved include President Donald Trump, President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
• This agreement follows a meeting between the two countries in Washington D.C., their first in 34 years.

U.S. House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to the war with Iran and other military actions.

• Accusations include unauthorized war against Iran, reckless endangerment of U.S. service members, and violations of conflict laws, citing the bombing of a girls' school in Minab which killed 168 people, including about 110 children.
• Key figures involved are Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Representative Yassamin Ansari.
• Other charges include illegal "double tap" strikes and "gross negligence" in handling sensitive military information via unsecured apps.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, coinciding with President Donald Trump's announcement that a potential meeting with Iran could occur this weekend, signaling optimism for an end to the Iran war.

• A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday.
• President Donald Trump indicated a meeting with Iran might happen over the weekend.
• The war, which began on February 28, has killed thousands and caused oil prices to surge.

During his visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV strongly criticized foreigners who exploit Africa's resources for profit and urged the nation's government to combat corruption.

• Pope Leo XIV accused outsiders of exploiting the African continent for profit, leading to an "endless cycle of destabilisation and death."
• The Pope visited Bamenda, a city at the heart of Cameroon's separatist rebellion.
• He also advised Cameroon's government to root out corruption, stating that "the chains of corruption must be broken" for peace and justice to prevail.