United States
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general. Trump’s former personal lawyer was narrowly confirmed by the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the confirmation allows Trump to continue “pervasive, breathtaking corruption.”
Rubio moves to bar leftists from the US over “economic sabotage.” The State Department is seeking to keep out foreign supporters of what it labels economic sabotage, expanding the grounds for visa denials.
Former Marine unresponsive after mistreatment in Russian detention. Robert Gilman’s family says he is unresponsive following treatment in Russian custody; he was arrested in Russia in 2022.
US scientists turn to sharks for hurricane prediction. Researchers are tagging sharks to gather ocean data intended to improve hurricane forecasting.
Middle East
IRGC ties Hormuz reopening to US terms. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States accepting Iran’s conditions. Separately, Iran said regional countries can ensure their own security and that “foreign forces must leave.”
Yemen teeters on civil war. Renewed conflict involving the Houthis threatens regional stability, according to the New York Times. A separate report describes Yemen’s collapsing healthcare system pushing the sick toward alternative medicine.
Leaked image alleges Israeli forces used Palestinian men as human shields. Middle East Eye reports a leaked image showing elderly Palestinian men before what it says was an execution by Israeli forces.
The post-American Middle East. An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues a regional order less dependent on Washington is beginning to take shape.
Asia
Deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok. A rampage at a Thai high school on Friday was the latest in a series of attacks, prompting fresh pledges to reform gun laws. Families have begun retrieving bodies.
Typhoon Dolphin disrupts travel. The typhoon grounded Hong Kong flights and disrupted trips and business in Japan.
Manila-bound flight returns to Hong Kong. A flight bound for Manila turned back after a suspected cargo door issue.
India protesters face online backlash. France 24 reports protesters in India confronting a wave of online criticism.
China’s lunar station may get robot watchdogs. Space scientists say China’s planned lunar research station could be guarded by robotic dogs.
Europe
Spain to start Italy border controls. Spain will begin border controls on air and sea travel from Italy amid a row over Ceuta migrants.
Serbia’s Vucic in a diplomatic balancing act. France 24 covers President Vucic’s balancing act around a visit by Ukraine’s Zelensky.
Ukraine recruitment video sparks concern. A viral video showing recruiters detaining a man has fueled concern over alleged abuse by recruitment officers.
Arron Banks allegedly hired a private detective. The Guardian reports Reform UK backer Arron Banks is said to have hired a private detective to look into a journalist who investigated the party.
Mount Etna ash suspends Catania arrivals. Ash from Mount Etna halted arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport.
Nazi shipwrecks emerge as the Danube dries up. Record heat has lowered the Danube, exposing sunken WWII-era vessels.
Switzerland’s nuclear bunkers. NPR reports the neutral nation has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters, some now used to house migrants.
Markets & Business
S&P 500 surges to records. The benchmark hit records this week, aided by options activity and a calmer VIX that is near its 2026 low.
Musk: SpaceX to use Nvidia chips exclusively. Elon Musk said SpaceX will exclusively use Nvidia chips going forward.
Wendy’s turnaround. MarketWatch reports Wendy’s new CEO is launching a turnaround while acknowledging that food-quality and service issues have driven customers away.
Canada eyes recovery amid uncertainty. The New York Times reports signs of economic recovery in Canada even as tariff-driven uncertainty looms under Carney and Trump.
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