Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.
Millions in the Eastern US faced extreme heat warnings and severe storms on Independence Day. Dozens of heat-related deaths were reported, and emergency rooms saw increased visits. Experts warn this is a preview of future extreme weather due to climate change, driven by fossil fuel burning.
A UK think tank report suggests Russian-linked ships, including 'shadow fleet' vessels, may be behind coordinated drone flights over European military bases and airports between August 2024 and February 2026, probing air defenses and normalizing airspace violations.
Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Monday, resulting in at least 22 deaths and highlighting critical deficiencies in the country's air defense systems, particularly against ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to press allies for more Patriot interceptors at an upcoming NATO summit.
Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) conducted state-authorized cyberattacks against drug traffickers, violent extremists, and a ransomware gang last year to disrupt their operations. The agency's annual report detailed three foreign 'active cyber operations' targeting fentanyl chemical sales, extremist recruitment, and ransomware infrastructure, alongside technical disruptions against other ransomware gangs.
Thousands mourned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with many calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei and family members died in an airstrike. The funeral procession is seen as a show of strength amid ongoing war negotiations with the U.S.
Huge crowds joined the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. Khamenei and four family members were killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes on Feb. 28. The funeral aims to project an image of resilience and continuity, with foreign delegates attending.
