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U.S. Southern Command reported conducting a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as part of operations against drug trafficking. This operation follows a previous strike where four individuals were killed, as indicated in a briefing to lawmakers.

In cultural news, at least four countries, including Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia, have announced their withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation, amid ongoing tensions related to its conduct in Gaza.