Hamas accepted a framework to inventory and store weapons in Gaza under Palestinian supervision, as Khalil al-Hayya gained the Gaza-based leadership. The plan could remove a major hurdle to the Trump-backed Gaza peace initiative and become a consequential political decision for Hamas.

More than 100 firefighters stabilised a 150-hectare wildfire near Sizewell after battling the controlled but dynamic blaze for over 24 hours. About 50 residents were evacuated, while EDF said operations at the Sizewell B nuclear plant were unaffected.

Zelensky said a North Korean missile struck a home in Radushne, killing five members of one family. It was the first reported use of such a weapon in about a year, raising suspicions of new Russian stocks.

UK police arrested dozens outside a London courthouse during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which Britain has banned as a terrorist organization. More than 3,000 people have been arrested for related actions, while courts have issued conflicting rulings on the ban.

Jane Harman told Bloomberg the US-Iran war has broadened potential targets across the Middle East. She said even non-participating countries face risk and called the danger of wider conflict “huge.”

Erica Schwartz, Trump’s nominee for C.D.C. director, advanced after initial review to a full Senate confirmation vote. Schwartz has publicly supported childhood vaccines and would lead the nation’s public health agency if confirmed.

A German court ruled that AI music firm Suno broke copyright rules involving AI-generated music. The decision addresses how copyright law applies to AI music practices.

Kansas voters will decide whether to replace the state Supreme Court’s 70-year-old appointment system with direct elections. The change could reshape the court for decades and influence abortion-related legal battles.

Extreme weather and AI-driven data centers are pushing utilities to prepare power grids for prolonged stress and rising demand. Texas officials say demand could reach 175,000 MW by 2032, challenging reliability despite batteries, weatherization and forecasting upgrades.