US-Iran relations remain volatile as President Trump claims a peace deal is largely negotiated, despite Tehran’s contradictory stance on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear enrichment. Meanwhile, a security incident near the White House resulted in a suspect's death after a shootout with Secret Service agents. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ebola epidemic has claimed over 200 lives, prompting international health concerns and flight bans. Elsewhere, the Pentagon’s latest release of UFO files faces skepticism from experts who dismiss the footage as mislabeled mundane objects. Japan has implemented a landmark civil code revision allowing joint custody for divorced parents, sparking debate over potential risks to abuse survivors. Finally, the 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded with the Norwegian-based film *Fjord* winning the Palme d'Or, amidst industry-wide discussions regarding the integration of AI in filmmaking.
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