Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei orchestrated the election of moderate Massoud Pezeshkian as president amid fears of voter boycott. Russia may deploy nuclear missiles in response to the U.S. arms in Germany, says Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. Meanwhile, UK's PM Keir Starmer calls for greater European unity, addressing challenges like Ukraine support and climate change.
In other news, Ursula von der Leyen secures a second term as European Commission President, pledging to boost the green transition. Havana's streets see a rise in electric scooter usage, marking a shift from its iconic vintage cars. Israeli forces intensify strikes on Gaza, increasing casualties, while Armenia and Azerbaijan trade accusations over a failed UK-mediated meeting.
German police detain a suspected stalker at a Taylor Swift concert, and Bangladesh witnesses severe student-police clashes over job quotas, leaving multiple fatalities. Controversy stirs in North India as eateries are instructed to display employee names during a Hindu holy month, raising communal tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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