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North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. The launch, which occurred from the Wonsan area around 5 p.m., has been labeled a provocation by Seoul's presidential office. The event comes ahead of planned U.S.-South Korea military exercises and follows a similar test in June.
Voters in Tennessee and Hawaii went to the polls for key primary elections, with Tennessee's newly redrawn congressional map and a Supreme Court ruling reshaping the political landscape. Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn won the gubernatorial nomination, while incumbent Representative Andy Ogles lost his primary despite Trump's endorsement.
Brazil has downgraded its diplomatic mission in Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires following repeated insults by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Argentina says it will not retaliate, while Milei defends his comments as truthful.
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by a razor-thin margin, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. The victory, despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups, has raised concerns among Jewish Democrats and party leaders about uniting ahead of the November election against Republican Mike Rogers. President Trump attacked El-Sayed, calling him a 'hater of Jews' and 'a hater of Israel.'
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the agency is unlawfully withholding unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein that are critical to the state's investigation into his activities at Zorro Ranch. The DOJ maintains that privacy protections prevent it from releasing certain materials.
Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors assessed progress in Iran-Oman talks over the Strait of Hormuz, which could pave the way for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal could be announced this week, while Iran reported that negotiations are in their final stages.
Ohio Congressman Max Miller is pressing forward with his reelection bid despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and former girlfriend Stephanie Grisham. Miller denies the claims, has sued for defamation, and faces an ethics investigation, while Moreno's father, Senator Bernie Moreno, and gun violence prevention group Giffords call for his resignation.
Iran announced it is in the 'final stage' of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump said a deal could come this week. The potential reopening of the critical waterway could ease global economic pressure and pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa state. Authorities are investigating possible links to cartel violence, with at least 10 to 12 content creators reportedly killed in the region since a conflict between rival cartel factions began.
The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a safety incident in which President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter flew too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident has raised questions about air traffic control procedures, though officials said the president was not in danger and the aircraft were not on a collision course.
The US Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the first permanent CDC director since Susan Monarez, handing the Trump administration a rare win. Schwartz takes over an agency beset by low morale, layoffs, and public health challenges including measles and Ebola.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following an emergency meeting in Morocco, after the withdrawal of a proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The governing body also apologized to member associations for mishandling the plan, which faced sharp criticism from UEFA and other stakeholders.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, a proposal that drew sharp criticism from UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC. The crisis has triggered threats of non-cooperation, an internal apology from FIFA, and a review of the failed initiative.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced the league has signed an agreement with an unnamed 'lead investor' and will transition to a model where players become majority equity holders. The deal, approved by the board, is expected to close in September, with the 2026 season to feature 10 events.
The White House has confirmed that contractors are redoing the South Lawn helipad to accommodate the new Marine One helicopter, with reports citing the president's dissatisfaction with its appearance and the lawn's slope. The project is among several renovations touted by the president, who led reporters on a tour of the construction. The new helipad, funded by Sikorsky, is expected to feature a granite seal and is part of broader improvements to the White House grounds.
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100bn in tariffs collected under powers the Supreme Court struck down in February. Companies like Target and Nintendo reported windfalls, while new tariffs via different legal routes face a 25-state lawsuit.
Iran announced an agreement with Oman on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with final arrangements still being drafted. The deal, reported by Iranian state media and international outlets, comes amid a US naval blockade and heightened tensions.
An Associated Press investigation, cited by multiple outlets, found that dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops have been detained and at least six deported as the Trump administration rolls back longstanding immigration protections for military families.
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Canada. Critics, including Democrats, warn the cuts risk undermining American leadership and could leave a vacuum for China, while the administration cites cost-effectiveness.