Seven killed and 21 wounded were reported after Israeli strikes on central Beirut, while smoke rose from the Irbil airport area in Iraq following drone attacks. In a related escalation, Iran hosts a public funeral for commanders killed on the first day of its war, with debris striking houses in the West Bank as Iran fires missiles toward Israel. Trump declared victory over Iran, stating, "We've won," and claimed, "They didn't expect anything like this." Meanwhile, a blaze erupted at fuel storage tanks at Oman's Port of Salalah amid ongoing Iranian attacks. In economic response, wealthy countries agreed to release their largest-ever oil reserves to counter price spikes expected due to the Iran war, though AP analysis suggests inflation will likely spike and consumer costs will soar in coming months. Security and immigration issues also dominated recent coverage, with a review by The Associated Press finding that at least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 for patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption, and abuses of authority. Additionally, ICE's use of full-body restraint devices called WRAP during deportations has raised concerns over inhumane treatment despite safety warnings from the Department of Homeland Security. The U.S. Border Patrol is operating a secretive program to monitor millions of American drivers nationwide for suspicious travel patterns. Investigations also revealed that ex-NFL player Darron Lee faced murder charges after consulting an AI bot before calling 911, and Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn answered questions in a closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill. In the entertainment and sports world, Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant's record, while Oscars host Conan O'Brien helped roll out the red carpet in Los Angeles. A small plane flipped during takeoff in California, and authorities reported that a video appears to show a New York City bomb suspect buying a fuse at a fireworks store. In other regions, statues of Founding Fathers were added to Trump's revamped Rose Garden in Kentucky, where a medical incident interrupted his speech with assistance from Dr. Oz. Meanwhile, YouTuber Jake Paul joined the rally in Kentucky. Innovation and human interest stories included a Ukrainian company showcasing an interceptor drone designed to stop Shaheds, while authorities warned of reputational risks for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak regarding Mandelson's appointment. In Mexico, women are increasingly determined to protect chinampas, traditional island farms built by the Aztecs, after historically not inheriting them. AP Explainer highlighted the impact of U.S. aid cuts on refugees in Myanmar, where families told The Associated Press their loved ones died as a direct result. A secretive Border Patrol program is detaining U.S. citizens for suspicious travel, and a review showed how U.S. tech enabled China's surveillance state after obtaining tens of thousands of classified documents. In Gaza, American contractors guarding aid sites reportedly used live ammunition as Palestinians sought food.