World Regions - Page 424

July 9

Cycling legend Greg LeMond discusses his legacy as an American while receiving Congressional Gold Medal

Cycling legend Greg LeMond reflected on his career and legacy as an American competing in the sport's premier event, the Tour de France, which he won three times.

July 9

Trump says 'very close' to securing Israel, Hamas ceasefire, returning hostages

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have said they believe a 60-day deal to return half the hostages and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza will happen soon.

July 9

First major US airline to resume Israel flights as part of 'longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv'

United Airlines becomes the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 21 following the ceasefire after Operation Rising Lion and the 12-day conflict with Iran.

July 9

Major colleges face heat over Chinese scholarship ties as espionage concerns mount

Congressional committee questions Dartmouth, Notre Dame and other universities about China Scholarship Council program that may threaten national security.

July 9

US-backed Gaza aid group launches bold new system to deliver food directly to families

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation launches initiative to deliver food directly to Palestinians through local leaders, addressing criticism of its previous distribution model.

July 9

Nation's largest teachers union votes to sever ties with Anti-Defamation League over Israel support

Jonathan Greenblatt condemns teachers union NEA for cutting ties with the Anti-Defamation League, claiming anti-Israel activists are attempting to 'capture the culture'

July 9

French right-wing National Rally party HQ raided by police in 'harassment operation'

National Rally president Jordan Bardella called the headquarters raid a "harassment operation" amid investigations into illegal campaign financing.

July 9

Video shows teens’ adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination

Two teenagers and a firefighter were airlifted to safety by Coast Guard helicopter after becoming stranded on a dangerous Oregon cliffside at Roads End Point.

July 9

Trump shifts tone on Putin, calling out 'bull----'

President Trump said "we get we get a lot of bull---- thrown at us by Putin" as the U.S. has tried to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

July 9

NATO jets scrambled amid Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's military said it eliminated hundreds of Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched a massive aerial attack targeting the northwestern city of Lutsk.