South Carolina Republicans are voting in a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the November ballot. His sister, interim Sen. Darline Graham, leads a crowded 10-candidate field that includes two members of Congress and a former governor.
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Wisconsin and Minnesota voters are deciding primaries that pit progressive candidates against more moderate rivals in key statewide races. The contests are shaped by questions of electability, Trump’s influence and Democratic strategy heading into November.
Zelenskyy accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in overnight attacks that killed at least nine civilians in Ukraine. Russia said it targeted defence industry and logistics sites, while Ukraine also struck warehouses in Russia’s Voronezh region.
Trump demanded compensation from Iran after Tehran conditioned reopening the Strait of Hormuz on war reparations and sanctions relief. The dispute comes as Iran-Oman talks continue and oil markets react to uncertainty over the blocked waterway.
Turkey’s parliament approved a conditional pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants, but it will take effect only after authorities verify the group has fully disarmed. The measure excludes Abdullah Ocalan and some senior figures, and the PKK says it falls short of broader demands.
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey after officials learned of a credible Iran-linked threat, leaving reporters and some staff aboard a decoy Air Force One. The White House said it uses every tool available to address threats against the president.
North Carolina Republicans selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot after he ended his re-election bid following a House ethics investigation. Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager in a western North Carolina district both parties are expected to contest.
Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remains “very good” after the Israeli prime minister rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap. The Board of Peace says the plan remains active and would proceed only through verified steps on the ground.