🎂 Trump receives a “poisoned gift” on his 80th birthday

 

Trump receives a “poisoned gift” on his 80th birthday

Donald Trump had hoped to celebrate his milestone birthday with the prospect of a historic agreement with Iran nearly finalized. Instead, the Middle East was thrown back into tension after an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, threatening to derail delicate diplomatic efforts.

Trump’s reaction

The U.S. president quickly responded on Truth Social, expressing visible displeasure at Israel’s operation and lamenting that the escalation came at such a decisive moment for regional peace.

“The attack should not have happened, especially on such a special day when we are so close to a peace agreement with Iran,” he wrote.

Call for restraint

Trump used the same message to call for an immediate end to hostilities, stressing that Washington and Tehran are “very close” to reaching an understanding.

He added:

“There must be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but also no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel.”

A warning and appeal

The president concluded with both a caution and a hopeful note:

“This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — let’s not ruin it.”

⚽ Spain records the first 0-0 of the 2026 World Cup, disappointing in their debut against Cape Verde

 

Spain records the first 0-0 of the 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde made their World Cup debut with a historic draw against La Roja.

Spain, one of the tournament favorites, could not break through the defensive wall set up by the Cape Verdeans. At the heart of that wall was Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who stopped everything that came his way.

“Thanks to all Cape Verdeans around the world. Drawing against Spain, one of the best teams in the world, is a great pride,” Vozinha said in a post-match interview.

Vozinha becomes a star

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper was named man of the match and won the hearts of Portuguese-speaking fans. His Instagram account had 50,000 followers before the game; by the end of the 90 minutes, it had surpassed 1.5 million.

Cape Verde’s defensive strategy

For much of the match, Cape Verde sat deep, resisting the attacks of the reigning European champions. Their defensive approach neutralized Spain’s offensive power. Even with the late introduction of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams at the 70th minute, Spain could not break through. Dani Olmo also came on, replacing Ferran Torres, but the goal never came.

Spain’s frustration

Spain dominated possession and pressed hard in the final stages, pinning Cape Verde in their own half. Yet they struggled to find clear openings, relying mostly on long-range shots. Despite Pedri and Rodri orchestrating play, the decisive final pass was missing.

Tournament context

The 2026 World Cup is the first to be hosted across three countries — the United States, Mexico, and Canada — and features an expanded format with 48 teams in 12 groups of four. Spain is in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. To advance, they must finish in the top two of the group.

Ukrainian forces have destroyed another rare and important Russian weapon

  Ukrainian forces have destroyed another rare and important Russian weapon — an expensive drone was shot down.

Ukrainian troops, scanning the skies for Russian targets, recently struck a significant blow: Russia lost one of its most advanced and costly reconnaissance drones, brought down mid-flight by Ukrainian drone operators.

The air war

Defending Ukrainian territory against Russian aggression takes place across multiple fronts, but control of the airspace — especially neutralizing enemy drones — remains a central focus. Reconnaissance drones play a crucial role in the ongoing war, providing intelligence and guiding attacks.

The Skat 450M

According to Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, a Russian Skat 450M reconnaissance drone was intercepted and destroyed in the southern Slobozhanshchyna sector. If confirmed, this marks a major loss for Moscow and a significant victory for Kyiv.

The Skat 450M is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) equipped with optical cameras and thermal imaging systems. Ukrainian officials describe it as one of Russia’s key platforms for deep aerial reconnaissance and artillery fire adjustment.

Role in missile strikes

Russian forces use the Skat 450M to locate targets and guide Iskander missile strikes. The Iskander is a short-range ballistic missile known for its mobility and destructive capability. Losing such a drone weakens Russia’s ability to coordinate precision attacks.