The Supreme Court lifted a lower court order that had blocked Alabama from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans, which contained one majority-Black district. This decision allows the state to redraw its map before the 2026 midterms.
Virginia Democrats have asked the US Supreme Court to restore a voter-approved congressional map that would give the party an advantage in redistricting. This request follows a state Supreme Court decision that blocked the map, which aimed to flip four Republican-held seats.
Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, is fighting to retain his premiership as dozens of Labour lawmakers call for his resignation. Several government aides have also announced their resignations, increasing pressure on Starmer.
Tyler Brown, 46, was arrested in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after allegedly shooting two men in their cars with a rifle on Memorial Drive. Witnesses reported the gunman fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, leaving two in critical condition.
Eileen Wang, the mayor of a Los Angeles suburb, resigned and agreed to plead guilty to acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government. Prosecutors stated she promoted pro-China propaganda at the behest of Chinese officials.
President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is on "massive life support" with a "1% chance of living" after rejecting Tehran's peace proposal as "garbage." This comes as oil prices rise and global markets react to the prolonged conflict.
President Trump announced he will discuss US arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The summit will also address trade and AI control.
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, have been evacuated and are undergoing quarantine in various countries. Three passengers died, and an American and a French national tested positive for the virus.
Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, an ally of former leader Duterte and ex-national police chief, has vowed to fight any attempt to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. He emerged from hiding to cast a key vote in the upper house.