Donald Trump's legal counsel, Todd Blanche, has formally communicated the withdrawal of a controversial fundraising mechanism intended to combat perceived 'weaponisation' of the justice system. This move follows insistence from two Republican senators for a written assurance that the proposal would not be resurrected.
Seven Israeli air strikes targeted cars in southern Lebanon, killing at least 12 people, including two children, despite a ceasefire agreement. The attacks occurred in areas south of Beirut, with Hezbollah vowing to continue fighting.
A woman is in isolation on Pitcairn Island, a British Overseas Territory, following contact with a hantavirus-exposed individual from the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three people associated with the vessel have died, two with confirmed hantavirus.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, with discussions expected to focus on the ongoing Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and Taiwan's status. The visit follows the delay of an earlier trip due to the US and Israel's military campaign in Iran.
