The U.S. military confirmed the recovery of the remains of Spc. Mariyah Collington, an air and missile defense crewmember, who was the second US servicewoman reported missing during military exercises in Morocco. Collington, 19, and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hike.
A New York man, Lu Jianwang, was found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China, operating a 'secret police station' in Manhattan's Chinatown. Prosecutors alleged the outpost was used to renew driver's licenses and hunt a Chinese political opponent.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions for the June 2021 killings of his wife and son, ordering a new trial. The court cited clerk misconduct as the reason for denying Murdaugh a fair trial, with the Attorney General aiming for a swift retrial.
Congressman Eric Swalwell's wife was spotted without her wedding ring outside their Washington, D.C. home, as a rape scandal continues to plague the family. Swalwell had previously resigned from Congress and abandoned his California governor run amid sex misconduct allegations.
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair with a 54-45 vote, the slimmest confirmation margin ever for a head of the central bank. Warsh replaces Jerome Powell amid rising inflation and pressure from President Trump to lower rates, with Senator John Fetterman breaking party lines to vote for him.
The Trump administration announced it is suspending the requirement for visitors from certain countries to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders. This move aims to address concerns about soaring costs for travelers attending the games in the US.
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who wrote a children's book on grief after her husband's death, was sentenced to life without parole for his murder. She was convicted of lacing his cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
The son of Republican Senator Rand Paul apologized for an antisemitic tirade directed at Republican Congressman Mike Lawler at a Capitol Hill bar, stating he will seek treatment for a drinking problem. This incident follows a Kentucky candidate's anti-LGBTQ ad that also featured a Jewish Republican with a rainbow Star of David.
A Canadian judge sided with an Indigenous group, blocking a petition by separatists to force a vote on Alberta seceding from Canada. The court ruled that the Alberta government failed to consult indigenous groups about the potential fallout of such a vote, though the province plans to appeal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced he made a secret trip to the UAE during Operation Roaring Lion, but the UAE Foreign Ministry denied any such visit. The denial emphasized that UAE ties with Israel are not based on secrecy, as the Iran war continues to complicate regional dynamics.
President Trump landed in Beijing for a multi-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first such visit in nine years. The summit is expected to cover contentious topics including trade, technology, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran war, with oil prices edging higher ahead of the talks.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, sparking a scramble on the left of the Labour party to unite behind a candidate. This move follows reports of a face-to-face showdown between Streeting and the Prime Minister.