Georgia's Republican primaries for Governor and US Senate are heading to runoffs, with neither candidate securing 50% of the vote. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson will compete for the gubernatorial nomination, while Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will vie for the Senate nomination to challenge incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Ed Gallrein, endorsed by President Trump, defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary. This outcome is seen as a significant victory for Trump's efforts to influence the Republican Party, with the race being the most expensive House primary in US history, costing over $32 million.
Oregon's gubernatorial race will see a rematch between incumbent Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican state Senator Christine Drazan. Both candidates secured their party's nominations, with Republicans hoping to flip the governor's office, which Democrats have held since 1982.
A security guard, Amin Abdullah, and other victims of the San Diego Islamic Center shooting are being hailed as heroes for distracting the teenage shooters from children inside the mosque. The two assailants, aged 17 and 18, were 'fully armored' and used firearms registered to one of their parents.
Arsenal has been crowned Premier League champions, ending a 22-year wait for the English title since the 'Invincibles' team of 2004. Fans celebrated in North London after Mikel Arteta's side secured the championship following Manchester City's draw with Bournemouth.
The Pentagon announced a reduction of US Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, bringing troop levels back to 2021 levels. This move comes as the Trump administration continues to pressure NATO allies to increase their defense spending and reduce reliance on US forces.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing a long-stalled natural gas pipeline project. This visit, following closely after President Trump's trip to China, highlights efforts to shape a polycentric world and enhance energy cooperation.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader, was killed along with several lieutenants in a joint strike with US forces. This operation is part of an ongoing military campaign to combat terrorism in the country's northeast, with Nigeria's military reporting 175 ISIS fighters killed.
The US Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran, a rare rebuke as the conflict has exceeded the 60-day War Powers Act requirement. Vice President JD Vance stated the US is 'locked and loaded' for military action if nuclear talks fail, while Trump expressed hope for a quick resolution.
China confirmed an order for 200 Boeing jets, marking its first major purchase in nearly a decade and a significant step in easing trade tensions with the US. This deal, announced by President Trump, also includes resuming imports of some US beef products, highlighting aviation as a key area for cooperation.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te rejected pressure from China and pledged to strengthen the island's defense, aiming to ease President Trump's concerns about potential conflict. Trump had previously suggested using arms sales to Taiwan as a 'negotiating chip' with China, sowing uncertainty about US support.
The European Union finalized the text of its long-delayed trade deal with the US, clearing a major hurdle towards ratification before President Trump's tariff deadline. This provisional agreement aims to remove import duties on US goods, helping the bloc avoid higher tariffs on European products.