Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced four drone agreements with nearly 20 countries, bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities. However, Russia reportedly broke a temporary truce overnight with 200 drone strikes, ending the ceasefire.
The Supreme Court lifted a lower court order that had blocked Alabama from using a Republican-drawn congressional map, potentially allowing the state to eliminate two Democrat-held seats. This decision could lead to voter confusion ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A gunman, identified as Tyler Brown, opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive near Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, critically injuring two people. The suspect, who has a criminal record, was shot by a state trooper and a civilian before being taken into custody.
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, has resigned and agreed to plead guilty to felony charges of acting as a covert foreign agent for the Chinese government. Federal prosecutors accused her of spreading Chinese propaganda while in office.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign, with dozens of Labour Party leaders and several government aides calling for him to step down. This political crisis has also led to advancing gilt yields due to market uncertainty.
President Trump proposed suspending the federal gasoline tax to provide relief to Americans facing rising fuel costs due to the Iran war. However, this measure would require congressional approval and may only have a modest impact on prices.
President Trump is traveling to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Discussions are expected to cover trade, Taiwan arms sales, and AI control, with Beijing reportedly on stronger footing regarding Taiwan.