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Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election  Reuters Alleging ‘Russian special operation,’ Georgian president calls for protests over disputed election  CNN Another domino falls to Vladimir Putin after Georgia’s tense election  The Economist Georgia president calls for protests as opposition cries foul over election  POLITICO Europe

Israel’s strikes on Iran and the latest on the war in the Mideast: Live updates  CNN Israel strike crippled Iran’s missile production, sources say  Axios Israel expects counterattack after hitting Iranian missile production sites  The Jerusalem Post Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry  The New York Times Iran is weighing how to respond to Israel’s attack.

As Mossad head goes to Doha, Egypt proposes 2-day ceasefire for release of 4 hostages  The Times of Israel Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages  The Associated Press PM Netanyahu opposed negotiation deal to release four hostages  The Jerusalem Post Egypt proposes short Gaza truce with small hostage-prisoner exchange  Reuters Middle

Japan election: Ruling LDP to fall short of majority – exit poll  BBC.com Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority  The New York Times A Disastrous Poll Puts Japan Politics on Shaky Path  Bloomberg Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority, election outcome in balance  South China Morning Post

Pompeii archaeologists discover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes  CBS News Ancient Pompeii’s sexy secrets revealed as raunchy painting discovered after 2,000 years  Daily Star Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes  Reuters

Georgian election: Pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory  BBC.com Another domino falls to Vladimir Putin after Georgia’s tense election  The Economist Georgia president calls for protests as opposition cries foul over election  POLITICO Europe Georgia’s PM hails ‘landslide’ vote condemned as rigged by president  BBC.com Georgian ruling party wins disputed election, near-complete results show  CNBC