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July 8

US will 'have to' send weapons to Ukraine, Trump says days after Pentagon pause

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be sending defensive weapons to Ukraine so it could defend itself from Russia’s ongoing invasion, days after the Pentagon said it was pausing such deliveries.

July 8

French Olympic fencer's kiss contamination defense holds up in court as she's cleared of doping violation

French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of any doping allegations as her explanation that kissing led to the issue was approved in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

July 8

Trump and Netanyahu celebrate 'historic victory' against Iran, eye future Middle East peace

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Trump with Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter during White House meeting focused on Iran, Gaza and expanding regional peace.

July 8

Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.

July 7

Israeli prime minister answers whether he is worried about being jailed in NYC by Zohran Mamdani

After New York City’s leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest him if he sets foot in the city, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu answered whether he is worried.

July 7

Netanyahu surprises Trump with formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination during historic White House meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his leadership in forging the Abraham Accords in the Middle East.

July 7

After setback to Iran's nuclear program, Trump expected to leverage military support in Netanyahu meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump to discuss Iran strikes, Gaza conflict and Abraham Accords amid new era of U.S.-Israel strategic partnership

July 7

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action

Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution in the U.K. after declaring support for Palestine Action, a group recently banned under anti-terrorism laws.

July 7

Russian minister found dead hours after Putin fired him

Former Kursk governor and dismissed Russian transport minister Roman Starovoyt found dead in his car with gunshot wound, as investigators consider suicide as possible cause.

July 7

Sen. Steve Daines says regime change is the best long-term plan in Iran

As the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds after recent strikes, Sen. Steve Daines argues that only a new Iranian regime that recognizes Israel's right to exist can bring lasting peace.