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Scott Jamieson won the Nexo Championship by two shots at Trump International Golf Links, ending a 14-year title drought. The 42-year-old Scot's final-round 67 saw him overtake Shaun Norris, who was penalized two strokes for kicking a replaced divot. President Donald Trump congratulated Jamieson via video call after the win.
During an appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' Hunter Biden pushed back on Maher's remarks about Trump aide Natalie Harp, drawing a comparison to a hypothetical Obama staffer. The exchange prompted a stumbling response from Maher and drew reactions on social media. Biden also addressed questions about a potential presidential run, dismissing the idea.
Nearly two weeks after a deadly derecho struck northwest Indiana, thousands of residents remain without power, prompting a state investigation into utility NIPSCO and drawing relief efforts from celebrities and local organizations. The prolonged outage has sparked a class-action lawsuit, concerns about systemic inequity, and a political firestorm.
France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.
US special envoy Tom Barrack withdrew his earlier comment that Israel 'still occupies' the Golan Heights, saying he was referring to historical status and not changing US policy, which recognizes Israeli sovereignty since 2019. He also addressed criticism over his remarks on Lebanon negotiations and Israeli strikes in Syria.
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Chinese humanoid robots broke human world records, including a 9.39-second 100m sprint that beat Usain Bolt's mark. Another robot cleared 2.88m in the standing high jump, surpassing Javier Sotomayor's record. The event highlights China's rapid robotics progress amid US-China tech rivalry.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal communication. The meeting focused on deepening economic cooperation, with Putin crediting Modi for trade growth and pledging increased fertiliser supplies.
A Manhattan federal judge ruled that a State Department policy suspending immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was contrary to law and exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority. The January policy, justified on public-charge grounds, has been vacated along with denials based solely on nationality. Plaintiffs welcomed the decision while the State Department defended its approach.
Early voting concluded Friday in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. Election officials cite voter fatigue ahead of Tuesday's vote, while the candidates make final pushes, with Trump backing Graham and Norman pitching his conservative experience.
Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that Democrats will impeach him if Republicans lose the November midterm elections. He was campaigning for Senate candidate Darline Graham, who faces a run-off election on Tuesday.
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule on Friday tightening requirements for mail-in ballots, despite court orders blocking the changes. The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for parts of President Trump's executive order, but a separate injunction remains, leaving the future of mail-in voting uncertain before the November midterms.
Mark Ruffalo has pushed back against Paramount's accusation that his criticism of its Warner Bros. merger invoked 'antisemitic tropes,' calling the claim 'appalling and fundamentally dishonest.' The dispute, which has drawn in Jewish advocacy groups and even other actors, centers on Ruffalo's linking of the merger to Oracle's technology support for Israel.
Two sources familiar with the matter say China is considering hosting the 2028 UN climate talks (COP33), though no final decision has been made. The move could bolster Beijing's climate leadership image and position it as a counterweight to the US, but also draws scrutiny given its emissions record.
Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya reversed his return to office within a day, requesting an indefinite leave after backlash from President Claudia Sheinbaum and his own Morena party. The move follows US drug-trafficking charges and a dispute over whether Mexican prosecutors cleared him.
The US Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance over allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. The agreement includes immediate payment of $300 million and an additional $100 million pending court action. Officials called it a major victory for children and parents.
Recent Pentagon casualty figures reveal up to 774 US service members killed or wounded in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which approaches its seventh month. The data includes 18 deaths and 756 wounded, with some figures temporarily disappearing from the database. Meanwhile, the ceasefire has expired without extension, and negotiations remain paused.
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff waiver on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, claiming a deal for 25% price cuts. The plan faces criticism from ranchers and several Republicans, with experts questioning its impact.
The Trump administration has opened a public comment period on how the U.S. categorizes childhood vaccine recommendations, potentially introducing new designations for shots and sparking debate among experts. The request follows an executive order aimed at reducing the number of recommended vaccines and has drawn both cautious support and sharp criticism from public health specialists.
In a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed the conflict in Ukraine, calling for a swift settlement, while Lula also raised trade tariffs and UN Security Council reform.