Commercial ships began moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to extend a ceasefire and begin new talks. The agreement faces early tests over Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s continued military presence in southern Lebanon.
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The Obama Presidential Center was dedicated Thursday in Chicago’s Jackson Park with performances, dignitaries and a public watch party. The campus opens its museum to the public Friday and includes exhibits on American history, the Obamas’ lives and the 2008 campaign.
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas marijuana user charged under a federal ban on gun possession by unlawful drug users. The justices said the ruling was narrow and did not invalidate the law in full.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe and warned NATO allies that U.S. dues could fall if they miss defense spending targets. NATO says European members are already increasing spending and replacing some U.S. capabilities.
Chi Leung “Peter” Wai and Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen were jailed for assisting a foreign intelligence service in a case involving surveillance of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Britain. Wai, a Border Force officer, also received a misconduct sentence for misusing Home Office systems.
Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery in one of its largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, disrupting flights and sending smoke over the city. Zelenskyy called the strikes a justified response to Russian attacks on Ukraine as both sides reported overnight barrages.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe and pushed NATO allies to take primary responsibility for defending the continent. He also criticized some allies over access to bases for Iran-related operations and called for a “NATO 3.0.”
The Department of Homeland Security says all detainees have been moved out of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration facility because of hurricane-season safety concerns. Advocates and attorneys say the transfers follow months of complaints over conditions and access to legal counsel.