Iran has submitted its response to the US proposal for a peace deal, with President Trump awaiting the reply. The ceasefire is being tested by drone attacks in the Gulf, including a cargo ship hit off Qatar and Kuwait and UAE repelling attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war in Ukraine is 'coming to an end' and expressed willingness to negotiate. This comes as President Trump brokered a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Israel has deported two activists, Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila, who were detained after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. They were held for a week before their deportation.
A cruise ship, MV Hondius, arrived in Spain's Canary Islands for passenger evacuation after a hantavirus outbreak caused three deaths and infected several others. Spanish nationals were among the first to disembark and enter quarantine in Madrid.
The battle over redistricting is escalating nationwide, with the Virginia Supreme Court striking down a new map, which Trump hailed as a win for Republicans. Democrats, including Kamala Harris, expressed outrage, claiming it aids efforts to 'rig' the 2026 midterms.
The upcoming Trump-Xi summit is anticipated with both confidence from China, buoyed by rare earths leverage, and concerns over trade and geopolitical rivalry. Discussions are expected to cover economic wins and potential challenges like Taiwan.
A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person on a Denver runway during takeoff after the individual jumped a perimeter fence. The pilots aborted takeoff due to reported smoke in the aircraft, and 12 people were injured.
Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to a World Series victory in 1995 and dominated the National League, has died at the age of 84.
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspended a new law that would drastically cut former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. The decision prohibits the implementation of the legislation pending further review.