NPR examined the Supreme Court's decision concerning Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. The ruling has legal implications for federal efforts to limit or regulate mail-in ballots.

Israel accused Hamas of using kites and balloons to plan attacks and demanded the tactic end by Wednesday. The warning raises potential repercussions for Iran-backed Hamas as tensions increase between Israel and Gaza militants.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans a September US trip to join European leaders lobbying President Trump in New York over Ukraine. The visit reinforces UK support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia, alongside sharing Scalp missile component blueprints with Kyiv.

At least 30 people were killed as gangs attacked homes and a church and burned residences in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince. The attack highlights persistent violence as a UN-backed gang suppression force remains below its planned capacity of 5,500 members.

Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, parts, steel and key raw materials, effective January 1, 2027. The move deepens stalled trade tensions, while Canada says it will impose dollar-for-dollar countermeasures.

The US sanctioned 60 entities, including in China and Hong Kong, and warned countries to halt activity linked to Iran. Washington calls the campaign “Economic D-Day,” while Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises oil prices and inflation risks.

Putin authorized temporary state control of critical infrastructure after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged sites inside Russia. The decree pressures owners of energy, industrial, communications, transport and logistics facilities to repair and rebuild.

U.S. economic pressure on Iran aims to avoid conflict, but experts warn it could provoke regional military escalation. Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf, raising spillover risks for neighboring states and markets.

Five hyperscalers plan over $750 billion in capital spending this year, up 67%, with about three-quarters targeting AI infrastructure. Data centers compete for land, cooling systems, turbines, and electricity, while their power demand is projected to increase sixfold by 2030.