Seven officers, including three generals in Iran’s Quds Force, were reported killed in the attack on a building in Damascus, which both Iran and Israeli officials said was carried out by Israel.
Egyptian state media says negotiators are convening in Cairo to resume stalled talks on a temporary cease-fire and an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said it was investigating the source of the explosion, which came as Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks across the border.
The comments from Philippe Lazzarini, who leads the U.N. agency that helps Palestinians, come after the International Court of Justice this week ordered Israel to ensure that “unhindered” aid reaches the enclave.
As Arsenal and Manchester City meet, remember that titles are not always won head-to-head, and that being the second-best team in the world’s best league does not constitute failure.