The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing it to be distributed by mail and prescribed remotely, putting on hold a lower court's decision that would have restricted its availability.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their two-day summit in Beijing, with Trump announcing China agreed to buy US oil, agricultural products, and 200 Boeing jets. Discussions also covered Taiwan and the Strait of Hormuz, with Xi warning against 'clashes' over Taiwan.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana for talks with Cuban officials as the island faces a severe energy crisis and fuel shortages. The US administration expressed frustration over the lack of progress in opening Cuba's economy, while Cuba's president urged the US to lift its blockade.
A small Piper PA-28 plane carrying two people crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, causing a massive inferno and killing both occupants. A couple and two children were inside the house at the time of the incident.
US officials are reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group. Sources indicate the indictment, which requires grand jury approval, is expected soon.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing boycotts and protests over Israel's participation, with Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands boycotting the competition. Organizers are bracing for more demonstrations as the grand final approaches.
Dana Williamson, a top California Democratic political aide with ties to Gavin Newsom, pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The scheme involved stealing $225,000 in campaign funds from gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra.
The House of Representatives narrowly voted down a resolution to end President Trump's war with Iran, with the vote tying 212-212. This marks the third time such a war powers resolution has failed, despite growing opposition.
Closing arguments have begun in Elon Musk's landmark lawsuit against OpenAI, where a nine-person jury will consider whether the AI firm breached its charitable trust and prioritized profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.
The US Department of Justice accused Yale University's medical school of illegally using race in its admissions process, alleging that the school favors Black applicants, following a 2023 Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions.
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing scrutiny over a reported 'VIP snorkel' trip around the USS Arizona Memorial during a visit to Pearl Harbor last summer. Diving around the sunken battleship is generally banned, except for specific monitoring crews.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, potentially paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. Burnham would need to win a by-election in the Makerfield seat, which former minister Josh Simons plans to vacate.
The first of two days of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks in Washington were described as 'productive and positive' by US officials. The discussions aim to establish a framework for a more in-depth agreement as the current shaky ceasefire nears expiration.
Russia unleashed a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing nine people. Ukrainian officials reported over 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles launched in two days.