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1. Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs ahead of anticipated U.S.-Iran deal

   

   The Israeli military said it launched strikes on Beirut on Sunday targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, despite ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke could be seen rising over the Lebanese capital.

2. The International Space Station is showing its age

   

   The International Space Station had a proposed lifespan of 15 years, but it has far exceeded that, and it's starting to show its age. Is it time to deorbit it?

3. British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel

   

   British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday, leading for the first time an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ​that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine.

4. How much rent should a royal pay?

   

   A report from Britain's National Audit Office revealed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been receiving rental income and that King Charles has been paying the rent — set at less than market value — for his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. There are no suggestions of illegality here, but for the House of Windsor, the public financial scrutiny highlights the challenge the monarchy faces in staying relevant and relatable.

5. Trump celebrates 80th birthday with White House cage fight