Hamas has accepted a framework for staged disarmament in Gaza, with the process tied to an Israeli withdrawal and international verification. Israel has not publicly agreed to the proposal, and Palestinians in Gaza have responded with cautious hope and deep scepticism.
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Iran said it struck U.S. military facilities at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in retaliation for American attacks inside Iran. Kuwait said it intercepted hostile drones and reported material damage but no casualties.
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party after a year-long suspension, allowing her to sit again as a Labour MP. Labour also reinstated Joani Reid, while two other MPs remain suspended.
President Donald Trump said his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Hamas and Israel have not publicly confirmed the announcement, though Al Jazeera reported it had seen a document agreed to by Hamas and other Palestinian factions.
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic governor’s race as state Rep. Francesca Hong leads the field ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. His departure gives Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley a late opening as Democrats prepare to choose a nominee to face Republican Tom Tiffany.
ABC accused the FCC of using an early license review of eight Disney-owned stations to pressure news coverage critical of President Trump. The network said more than 95% of 140,000 community comments support the stations and urged regulators to dismiss challenges to their renewals.
Ceuta’s leader says the Spanish enclave is facing a humanitarian and social emergency after hundreds of migrants crossed from Morocco by sea and land. Madrid has promised additional resources, while the interior minister is expected to visit Friday.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging inappropriate messages to city employees. Her said she is cooperating and acknowledged that some attempts at humor fell short of her standards.