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Rubio states US-Iran peace deal may take additional days

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran may take a few more days to finalize, following recent military actions by the U.S. against Iranian targets. During a visit to India, he discussed the implications of the conflict on global energy prices and emphasized the need for open maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio also commented on the situation in Ukraine amid warnings from Russian officials.

thelocal.com

Sweden Achieves Target of Less Than 5% Regular Smokers

Sweden has successfully reduced its smoking rate to below five percent, achieving its goal of being a smoke-free country. The decline is attributed to various public health measures, including increased taxation and advertising bans. Although the use of snus has increased, experts suggest that this is not the primary factor in the reduction of smoking rates.

cnbc.com

Ferrari Shares Decline Following Launch of First Fully Electric Vehicle

Ferrari's shares dropped 6.3% following the launch of its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, in Rome. The model is set to be delivered in the fourth quarter and is priced at around 550,000 euros. Analysts attribute the stock decline to concerns over the vehicle's design and the potential impact on Ferrari's brand identity.

Deutsche Welle

Berlin's Jewish Hospital during the Holocaust

In May 1945, Red Army troops discovered hundreds of Jews living in Berlin's Jewish Hospital, located near Hitler's bunker. This finding highlighted the survival of some Jewish individuals during the Holocaust.

yahoo.com

Iranian President Orders Restoration of International Internet Access

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access following a vote by a special task force. The government has blocked access to the global internet since February 28, impacting over 1 million online traders and restricting the population to a national internet. No specific date for the restoration has been confirmed.

Al Jazeera English

Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv damaged by missile attack

The Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv was damaged in a missile attack linked to Russian military action. The attack occurred overnight, leading to significant destruction, although specific details about the damage and casualties remain unclear.

theguardian.com

Trump Tower Planned in Tbilisi, Georgia on Land Part-Owned by Son of Sanctioned Leader

A Trump Tower is set to be built in Tbilisi, Georgia, on land partially owned by Uta Ivanishvili, son of the sanctioned Bidzina Ivanishvili. The project has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the connections between the Trump Organization and the Ivanishvili family. The land was previously a Soviet horse-racing track and is in the process of being sold to a local company.