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WWII-era German and French munitions, including mortar shells and high-explosive anti-tank shells, have detonated in France due to wildfires, producing sounds likened to wartime explosions.

WWII-era explosives in France detonated amid wildfires, producing a 'sound of war.' The munitions include German and French mortar shells and high-explosive anti-tank shells.

Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu killed at least seven terrorists during an operation targeting a vehicle loaded with weapons and explosives. The operation, conducted in Ghora Baka Khel area using a quadcopter, followed credible intelligence about terrorist movements. Previous attacks in the district, including an incident at Haved police station and a bridge explosion attempt, highlight ongoing militant activity.

Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops advancing into Lebanon. The group stated an Israeli military unit was lured into a kill zone, resulting in the destruction of three Merkava tanks near the Ali al-Tahir area. A second Israeli unit attempting to retrieve the first was targeted with rocket barrages and mortar shells.