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A National Park Service official said the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant. The incident was reported to US Park Police and is part of a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration's renovation project.
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, a decision that critics say puts over 350,000 people at risk of deportation. The ruling, which also affects asylum policy, has sparked reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and affected communities.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands, with rescue efforts underway in the hardest-hit La Guaira region. The U.S. pledged $150 million in aid and waived some sanctions, while Venezuelans abroad organized donation drives.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers can be turned away at the southern border if they have not yet set foot on US soil, allowing the Trump administration to revive the 'metering' policy. The decision overturns a lower court's ruling and drew a sharp dissent from liberal justices.
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup causes cancer. The 7-2 decision overturned a Missouri verdict and limited state-level failure-to-warn claims, citing federal EPA authority. Bayer hailed the ruling, while critics and environmental groups denounced it.
A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration's executive order imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting, ruling it unconstitutional. The order would have required documentary proof of citizenship and barcode tracking of ballots, leading to lawsuits from voting rights groups and 23 states.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, affecting about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The decision could pave the way for ending protections for other nationalities, sparking concerns among advocates about deportations and family separation.
On day 118 of the Iran war, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against an alternative shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain for Gulf Cooperation Council talks. Tehran called its interim deal with Washington a 'declaration of America's defeat,' and the US sought to reassure Gulf allies of its commitment to their interests.
Colombia's leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella, who won a razor-thin presidential runoff. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro disputes the result, alleging fraud and foreign interference, while the US and allies urge a peaceful transition. De la Espriella plans to be sworn in on August 7, possibly at a military facility despite Petro's opposition.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi, with both sides reporting substantial progress in talks on a bilateral trade agreement. The visit aimed to finalize an interim deal and set the stage for a comprehensive BTA, though challenges remain over farm sector access and tariff rates.
Israeli forces have sealed tunnel entrances in the southern Lebanese village of Tebnit, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters underground. Security officials are weighing whether to let the Lebanese army take control of the compound, while US intelligence has warned that continued operations could complicate a recent US-Iran memorandum.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Karl Stefanovic's interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been removed from podcast and social media platforms, sparking controversy and raising questions about the presenter's independent production. Channel Nine, Stefanovic's employer, describes the podcast as a completely independent production.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Washington needs to make significant policy changes for productive strategic stability dialogue, while noting some progress in visa issues but stagnation in broader talks.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a joint statement warning that frontier AI models will transform cyber capabilities within months, urging governments and corporations to act swiftly. The statement highlights both the offensive dangers and defensive potential of AI, while also noting recent actions by the US government regarding AI models and cybersecurity deadlines.
President Trump threatened a 10-year prison sentence for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which turned green after a $14.7 million no-bid renovation. The pool's problems have drawn criticism from comedian Jon Stewart and lawsuits from preservation groups.
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people and rescuing six survivors. The operation, conducted by U.S. Southern Command, was aimed at alleged narco-traffickers, but has drawn criticism from rights groups and some lawmakers.
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran is ready to continue diplomacy with Washington if the US ensures Israel abides by the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Despite a reported ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, deadly Israeli attacks have continued, casting doubt on the deal's viability.
After 24 hours of intense violence, Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a US official said. The truce came as the US and Iran postponed talks in Switzerland, and as the US lifted a blockade of Iranian ports, according to The Guardian. The agreement aims to preserve the recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which had been threatened by the renewed fighting.
Tuan Phan, a Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by the Trump administration, was repatriated to Vietnam after more than a year in detention. The case highlights the controversial third-country deportation programme, with at least seven African nations agreeing to accept deportees who are not their citizens.