The US is working hand in hand with Israel in the war against Iran. Most recently, the Israeli Air Force has claimed credit for killing Iranian Security Council chief Ali Larijani. Israel, which has been repeatedly attacked by Iranian missiles, is currently also launching attacks on southern Lebanon, from where the Shiite Hezbollah militia has fired missiles at Israel. The media assess Israel's role and tactics on both fronts.

Aationwide power outage on Monday cut off electricity to Cuba's approximately 10 million residents. The socialist-ruled country suffers from frequent blackouts and is in the throes of a severe energy crisis. The US has imposed an oil embargo on the island, and US President Donald Trump has said he expects to have "the honour of taking Cuba". Commentators debate causes and consequences.

EU leaders are convening in Brussels today for a summit against a backdrop of sharply rising oil and gas prices related to the war in Iran. Options for capping energy prices, subsidies and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for limiting greenhouse gas emissions are on the agenda.

Two young adults have died in a meningitis outbreak in the county of Kent in southern England, while others are being treated in hospital. According to the health authorities, 15 cases of infection have been confirmed so far, with many of those infected reportedly having contracted the disease at aightclub in the city of Canterbury. Hundreds of people areow being treated with antibiotics as a precautionary measure.