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Iran War Escalation Looms as EU Weighs Hormuz Naval Expansion; U.S. Senate Readies Voter-ID Fight; EPP–AfD Ties Scrutinized; Meningitis Deaths and Costco Salmonella Recall Raise Health Alarms

Israeli and U.S. Officials Say the War Could Continue for Another Three Weeks

Israeli and U.S. officials indicate the war with Iran may continue for at least another three weeks as fighting enters its 16th day. President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate but he is not prepared to end hostilities without stronger terms, including Iran abandoning nuclear ambitions, while an IDF spokesperson said Israel still has “thousands of targets” and plans extending through Passover and potentially beyond. U.S. strikes have continued, including a large attack on Kharg Island that U.S. Central Command said hit military sites while preserving oil infrastructure, as concerns persist about disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and broader economic impacts.

Reports Say the EPP Cooperated Closely With the AfD in the European Parliament

Investigations indicate the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament worked more closely with right-wing parties, including Germany’s AfD, to push for tougher EU migration rules. A chat group and a meeting of MEPs reportedly played a central role in coordinating this cooperation.

Two people die during meningitis outbreak in Kent

Two people have died amid a meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Senate Prepares for Debate Over Voter ID Rules

The Senate is preparing for a high-profile floor fight over stricter voting rules after President Trump urged Republicans to move quickly on the SAVE America Act ahead of the midterms. Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure from Trump and allies to advance the House-passed bill, while Democrats promise to block it. Thune is expected to allow an unusually extended debate that could last for days, drawing attention to the legislation even though it is unlikely to reach final passage.

Two students die during meningitis outbreak at a university

Two students have died in a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, and around 11 other students are reported to be seriously ill in hospital.

Costco Recalls Pre-Made Meal Kit Sold in 26 States Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Costco is recalling a pre-made meal kit sold in warehouses across 26 states due to possible salmonella contamination. The kits were sold earlier this month, according to the recall notice.

EU Considers Expanding Naval Mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Crisis

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are expected to discuss extending the EU’s naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict involving Iran has driven up global energy prices. The talks follow weekend calls from US President Donald Trump for multiple countries to deploy ships to help secure the vital shipping route.

Pence says Trump’s strikes on Iran aim to conclude a conflict decades in the making

Former Vice President Mike Pence said President Trump’s strikes on Iran are intended to bring an end to a long-running conflict with Iran’s leaders, arguing that successive U.S. administrations have targeted what he described as Iran’s network of violence against U.S. forces and citizens and against regional allies, particularly Israel.

Trump Faces Difficult Decisions Over Continued War With Iran

Trump, two weeks into a war against Iran that he initiated, is weighing whether to keep fighting to pursue highly ambitious objectives or to try to withdraw from an expanding conflict that is already producing significant military, diplomatic, and economic fallout. Both paths carry serious consequences that his administration had previously minimized as the United States, alongside Israel, entered the region’s largest war in nearly 25 years.

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