A Russian court has barred Yabloko, the only registered party openly opposing the war in Ukraine, from next month’s parliamentary elections. The party denies allegations brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina and says it will appeal.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer universally recommended childhood vaccines and separate MMR shots. The order seeks to revive vaccine policy changes previously blocked in court, though school vaccine requirements are set by states.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as U.S. attorney general after the Senate confirmed him 50-49. Trump’s former defense lawyer had served as acting attorney general since April following Pam Bondi’s ouster.
Former Thai lawmaker Chalong Reawraeng was arrested after allegedly shooting a Nonthaburi local government official and the official’s driver. The BBC reported the official died in hospital, while police initially said the victims were being treated and had not confirmed deaths.
Trump said the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran as Tehran demanded an end to the U.S. blockade and compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The regional conflict also widened with new Houthi attacks in Yemen and Israel’s rejection of a U.S.-backed Gaza plan.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is freezing her eggs and sharing the process online to help normalize conversations about fertility care. She also said she has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run but is focused on the midterms.
Donald Trump has named Will Scharf, his staff secretary and former lawyer, as White House counsel effective September 1. Scharf helped oversee approval of Trump’s disputed $400 million White House ballroom project and worked on the presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court.
Germany’s military confirmed two drones were spotted over a base in Mechernich days after an explosive-laden drone was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is the daily target of hybrid warfare, while Russia denied accusations linked to the Leipzig incident.