President Trump announced that a deal has been reached for Hamas to fully disarm, with Israeli forces set to withdraw from Gaza. Separately, the U.S. economy showed signs of slowing, though consumer spending remained resilient. This marks a potentially significant shift in the Israel-Hamas conflict dynamics.

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The attack represents an intensification of Russia's aerial campaign against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and population centers.

Spain's Prime Minister blamed traffickers after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with authorities reporting at least 57 deaths, including people who drowned attempting to swim across. Most migrants have since returned to Morocco, but the crisis prompted Italy to suspend its Schengen free-movement agreement with Spain, highlighting broader tensions over migration policy in Europe.

Sources say the U.S. and Israel are preparing potential military strikes on energy-related targets in Iran. This marks a significant escalation in tensions with Tehran and could have major implications for global energy markets and regional stability. The report signals that direct conflict planning may be underway at a high level.

A class-action lawsuit on behalf of roughly 450,000 borrowers who say they were defrauded by their colleges is resulting in their federal student loans being erased. The case had been stuck in courts for years before this resolution. This is a major development in the broader student debt relief fight affecting a large number of Americans.

Colin Gray, the father of a teen who carried out a deadly 2024 school shooting, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. A judge told him he had 'failed as a parent,' underscoring a rare case holding a parent criminally accountable for a school shooting. The sentencing sets a notable precedent in efforts to assign responsibility beyond the shooter.

A South Carolina sheriff's deputy died during a training exercise, according to the sheriff's office. Details on the cause and location were not specified in the initial report. The death underscores the risks law enforcement officers face even during routine training.

A judge indicated that the South Carolina GOP is likely to lose its legal effort to remove a U.S. Senate candidate from the race, allowing the candidate to remain on the ballot for now. The ruling is a setback for state party leaders seeking to influence the primary field. The case could have implications for how the Senate race unfolds ahead of the election.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only about a third of Americans support U.S. military involvement in Iran, with 69% saying Trump has not clearly explained the goals of the intervention. This reflects significant public unease and lack of clarity around the administration's strategy amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

The Pentagon has stepped down from leading the multinational group coordinating military aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift as the U.S. distances itself from European allies on the issue. This move suggests a potential change in Washington's role in supporting Ukraine's defense effort going forward.

After years of Patriot missile systems dominating anti-ballistic defense, new cheaper alternatives are emerging in the market. Officials hope some of these systems could be deployed on the battlefield by the end of 2026, potentially reshaping missile defense procurement and strategy.