Republican Clay Fuller secured victory in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, filling the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene and reinforcing the GOP's slim House majority.
President Trump announced a provisional two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, following a deadline and diplomatic intervention by Pakistan. This agreement temporarily de-escalates a conflict that began over five weeks ago.
Following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, oil prices dropped significantly below $100 a barrel, while stock markets across Asia and the US saw a broad relief rally, easing concerns over global energy supply disruptions.
Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed in Iraq after being held for a week by an Iran-backed militia, with Iraqi officials stating her release was in exchange for six militia members.
Chris Taylor defeated conservative rival Maria Lazar, securing a 5-2 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a key outcome for the swing state ahead of the next presidential election.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood barred Kanye West from entering Britain for the Wireless Festival due to past antisemitic comments, leading to the cancellation of his headlining performance.
Pyongyang fired short-range ballistic missiles days after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone incursions, ridiculing hopes for improved bilateral relations.
Delta and Southwest Airlines increased checked bag fees by $10, following other carriers like United and JetBlue, in response to a near doubling of jet fuel prices since the US-Israel attacks on Iran.
The Trump administration issued a warning about cyberattackers with links to Iran targeting critical US infrastructure, including drinking water systems and the energy sector, though no specific damage was reported.