Reuters World News: Gaza Conflict, Anti-Trump Rallies, AI Glasses, and Dark Matter

Gaza Conflict and Ceasefire Violations

• 💥 The Israeli military has launched a fresh attack on Gaza, with both Israel and Hamas trading blame over ceasefire violations.
• 🕊️ Hamas claims commitment to the ceasefire, accusing Israel of repeated violations, dimming hopes for lasting peace.
• 💔 The Rafa border crossing remains closed, complicating the return of deceased hostages' bodies.

'No Kings' Anti-Trump Rallies

• ✊ Hundreds of thousands marched in anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the US, protesting perceived authoritarian tendencies and corruption.
• 📣 Organizers expected millions at over 2600 rallies, condemning Trump's immigration policies, prosecution of political enemies, and use of National Guard troops.
• 👮 Police largely maintained a low profile, with over 100,000 marching in New York City without protest-related arrests.

US Military Action and International Relations

• 🚢 The US is prosecuting two survivors of a drug-smuggling strike in the Caribbean, where a US helicopter fired on a semi-submersible vessel.
• ⚖️ This action is part of a significant US military buildup in the region, raising legal questions about compliance with the laws of war.
• 🤝 Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following peace talks in Doha, after a week of deadly border clashes.

Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Business Boom

• 📈 Shares in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica surged after reporting record quarterly sales, largely driven by their AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
• 🚀 Analysts are calling the smart glasses a game-changer, with projections for the wearables division to reach $1 billion in sales, a significant increase from previous estimates.

Advances in Dark Matter Research

• 🌌 Scientists are moving closer to confirming the existence of dark matter, which is thought to comprise 27% of the universe.
• 🔬 New research suggests a glow of gamma rays at the center of the galaxy may be the result of dark matter particles colliding.
• 🔭 The development of the world's most powerful gamma-ray telescope in Chile could provide definitive answers as soon as next year.