Israeli military operations in Lebanon, codenamed "Arrows of the North," resulted in hundreds of casualties and mass evacuations from southern Lebanon. The G7 foreign ministers called for de-escalation as the situation threatened to expand the conflict. Domestically, the aftermath of recent elections in Brandenburg continued to ripple through German politics, with discussions about potential coalitions and the rise of the AfD. Economic concerns surfaced with warnings about increased ICE ticket prices and debates over heating costs. The Commerzbank leadership change and UniCredit's involvement highlighted ongoing financial sector shifts. In international news, Trump's campaign mistakes and Harris's polling gains in swing states were reported, while Selenskyj provided a prognosis on the end of the Ukraine war.