Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, reviving concerns about inflation and global growth. The renewed conflict also increased pressure on the Federal Reserve as investors priced in a higher chance of a rate increase.
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Rahm Emanuel told an audience in Tel Aviv that Israel should no longer expect unconditional U.S. support and sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His remarks reflect growing Democratic unease over Israel’s war in Gaza and the future of the U.S.-Israeli alliance.
Keir Starmer said Donald Trump wished him well and agreed to stay in touch after he leaves Downing Street, despite recent tensions over Iran and criticism of Britain. Starmer also said NATO emerged more united from the Ankara summit and left behind a personalised revolver gifted by Turkey’s president.
Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy the US would give Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, but questions remain over timing, production capacity and where manufacturing could take place. The pledge comes as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of interceptors amid intensified Russian ballistic missile attacks.
The Justice Department has warned election officials nationwide that they could face criminal charges if noncitizens vote. State officials in Utah and Arizona pushed back, saying they already follow election law and resist demands for private voter data.
Nigel Farage has resigned as Clacton MP and plans to stand again in a by-election Reform wants held on 6 August. Major parties say they will boycott the contest as Farage faces scrutiny over undeclared financial support.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public health update after weeks of hospitalization and limited information from his office. McConnell’s office has said he is improving and working with staff, but has not explained why he was hospitalized.
Trump used the NATO summit in Ankara to renew his push for US control of Greenland, threaten Spain on trade and warn that American troops could leave Europe. European officials rejected his Greenland demand and sought to highlight new defence spending plans.