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The Trump administration formally notified lawmakers of the major defense package, aiming to boost Ankara's domestic fighter jet program ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.

Two earthquakes about 40 seconds apart, the strongest to hit the country in 100 years, struck Caracas and northern Venezuela, causing many buildings to collapse. The official death toll stands at 164, but estimates suggest it could reach many thousands. Testimony from the Jewish community: No members were hurt, "a tremendous miracle." 

The US said it would send search and rescue teams, medical equipment and humanitarian aid to Venezuela after a powerful earthquake struck the country overnight. Trump: "Early reports are not good."

A special UN investigation into the chief prosecutor's misconduct prompts the executive bureau to demand his immediate removal ahead of a critical July vote.

Backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the crushing 66% victory solidifies the far-left rise amid fierce clashes over the Gaza war and a federal civil rights probe.

The US secretary of state landed in the Persian Gulf and encountered fierce opposition to the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran. At the same time, Rubio is waging an internal battle against Vice President Vance, who tried to establish an oversight body in Lebanon with the participation of Iran and Qatar in order to torpedo the direct ceasefire talks.

Michael Kadar, 27, was extradited from Norway to the US and will stand trial in Orlando. Kadar is accused of making hoax threats about bombs and shootings at Jewish centers and preschools in Florida, as well as additional threats against the Israeli Embassy in Washington.

The US State Department opposed the creation of the new mediation mechanism on Lebanon, arguing that it could undermine the direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. At the same time, officials in the administration warned that lifting restrictions on Iranian oil exports could funnel billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guards and restore the power of the regime in Tehran.

A historic heat wave is gripping Europe, and France in particular, after the country recorded its hottest night since 1945. Temperatures are expected to climb to 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) in Bordeaux and 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) in Paris, while parts of Spain could reach 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat has already claimed the lives of two children found dead in a car. Only about 27% of private homes in France have air conditioning, and the issue has become a political fault line in its own right.

The Labour Party leader said he would step down and allow the party to choose a successor. The leading candidate to replace Starmer is former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.