Lebanon–Israel Front: Israel’s ground push north of the Litani is widening, with reports of engineering work and evacuation warnings as drones and rockets keep driving the fight. Drone Warfare: Hezbollah’s FPV attacks remain a key headache, with Israel scrambling for countermeasures as fiber-linked drones prove hard to jam. Iran–US Tensions: The US-Iran ceasefire talks are described as “on life support,” while Iran signals it may accelerate its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz remains the pressure point for global energy. EU Security: EU foreign and defense ministers met in Brussels, focusing on updated threat analysis and continued support for Ukraine’s defense industry. Local Impact in Lebanon: A new report alleges “ecocide” in southern Lebanon, citing large-scale ecosystem and agricultural damage. Tech & Law: A lawsuit claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT helped a Florida State University shooter plan harm. Health & Community: St. Jude’s fundraising momentum hits a milestone, with a gala raising $1.4M—while a separate affiliation split in Peoria keeps supporters mobilized.