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U.S. soldier Gordon Black sentenced to nearly four years in Russian penal colony for theft, amid tensions over wrongful detentions.

US soldier sentenced to nearly 4 years in Russian penal colony

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement today.

Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea

This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn, diving into what tech the U.S. is using to stay ahead in maritime battlespace.

Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare

Maritime innovation will play a key role in how the U.S. can adequately prepare for marine warfare without needing dozens more large ships.

Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace

A new BBC report released on Monday links the Greek Coastguard to 43 migrant deaths in the Mediterranean over the past three years.

BBC investigation ties Greek coast guard to dozens of migrant deaths at sea

Secretary Mayorkas reports a drop in U.S.-Mexico border crossings following President Biden's executive order limiting asylum claims.

Mayorkas reports drop in US-Mexico border crossings after Biden order

President Joe Biden takes executive action to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

Biden administration announces protection for undocumented spouses of US citizens

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea; collision near Second Thomas Shoal fuels diplomatic tensions.

China, Philippines clash over South China Sea ship collision

For the first time ever, solar power is surpassing oil in terms of energy production capacity, according to a Bloomberg report.

Solar power is outpacing Big Oil in a shift that China may benefit the most from

Puerto Rico's election commission reported an issue with Dominion voting machines used in its primary, which have also been used in the U.S.

Puerto Rico officials: Dominion software issue to blame for errors in vote counts

An American tourist was found dead near Greek island of Corfu amid heat wave in Greece, as the search for three others continue.

American tourist found dead on Greek island; 3 people remain missing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet as his military announces "tactical pause" in Gaza.

Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah

A top Hamas official says it is known how may hostages are alive as ceasefire negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas official says it is not known how many hostages are still alive

New Jersey is stockpiling a six-month supply of mifepristone to ensure future abortion access amid Republican threats.

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill

Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, has lost her case against World Aquatics' transgender policy, barring her from competition.

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses case, barred from elite women’s races

Denmark officials warn ‘fire noodles’ too spicy for consumption

President Biden attends G7 Summit in Italy, expected to sign a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and endorse a $50 billion loan plan.

US, Ukraine set to sign 10-year security pact at G7 summit

Biden administration faces a lawsuit from the ACLU and immigrant groups after closing U.S. southern border, restricting asylum claims.

ACLU sues Biden administration over new asylum rule

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote.

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

Anti-Israel posters targeted the Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and board members' homes during an antisemitic vandalism incident.

Brooklyn Museum director, board targeted in antisemitic vandalism attack

Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine enroute to Cuban conducted military drills in the Atlantic on Tuesday. The U.S. military has been monitoring the activity, but said it sees no "imminent threat" from the drills.

Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force

Israel confirmed it struck Beirut, killing Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur, an Iranian adviser, and at least five others.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after airstrike kills commander

More than 150 individuals were arrested in Polk County, Florida during an undercover human trafficking operation involving a Disney employee.

8 suspected terrorists with ties to ISIS detained after crossing US border

Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with amendments, Israel views it as rejection, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and tensions.

Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal