Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suspended his campaign for California governor following multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations, including a former staffer's claim, with over 50 former staffers calling for his resignation and DHS launching a probe into his nanny's employment.
Péter Magyar's Tisza party achieved a decisive election victory in Hungary, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as Prime Minister, with Magyar vowing to rebuild EU relations and address corruption, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.
Pope Leo XIV responded to President Trump's accusations of being 'weak on crime and foreign policy' by stating he has 'no fear' of the administration and will continue to speak out against war, citing the Gospel, as he began a four-country tour of Africa.
Global oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, with Brent crude up 7.4%, as the US threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks sparked fears of an energy supply shock and led to declines in European and Asian equities.
The UK and France expressed reservations about the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with France planning a multinational conference for peaceful transit, while Turkey called for a Middle East security pact in the wake of the Iran war.