Body-camera footage shows Gov. Joe Lombardo was stopped in Las Vegas for an alleged red-light violation in May, but was not ticketed after identifying himself.
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The EU has dismissed claims from the Trump administration that the International Criminal Court (ICC) poses a threat to US sovereignty. EU officials argued that the ICC’s mandate is judicial and rooted in international obligations, not political interference. The dispute comes amid renewed debate over accountability mechanisms and how major powers should engage with international justice. Analysts say the clash could deepen transatlantic tensions as Washington and European governments weigh their next steps.
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Hungarian leaders announced plans to rewrite the constitution while state television halted broadcasts amid mounting political tension. The move comes as officials seek support from NATO partners, projecting stability and alignment with alliance priorities. Critics argue the steps could reshape democratic checks and balances, while government figures say the reforms are necessary to protect national interests.
Hungary’s parliament backed a constitutional amendment ending President Tamás Sulyok’s term, setting off a political scramble over what happens next.
A report says Iran-linked cyber actors and their networks exploited commercially available cellphone location data to identify and surveil U.S. personnel overseas, raising force-protection concerns.
Hungary’s government signaled it will not support stepped-up EU and NATO pressure on Russia, while arguing that diplomatic channels have effectively narrowed and further cooperation is off the table.
France says it has authorized Ukraine to produce French-designed cruise missiles, glide bombs, and air-defense interceptors under licensing arrangements, marking a major deepening of defense cooperation.
Raif Badawi’s son Tirad says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Saudi Arabia visit fell short on pressing for human rights and consular cases, calling it a “monumental failure” despite Canada’s stated engagement approach.
A gay-traveler cruise was reportedly blocked by Turkey first, then turned away by Egypt, with diplomats criticized for not publicly condemning the denials as thousands of passengers faced canceled port calls.
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, setting up a cabinet reshuffle as President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares changes to his government.
After three straight nights of US strikes on Iran, Trump says the proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz charge will be replaced by trade and investment deals with Gulf states, while Iranian attacks reportedly hit tankers.
As attacks raise risks for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has stepped back from plans that would have required fees for transit, signaling a shift in approach amid mounting security concerns.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev will not take part in the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting, citing his opposition to further military support for Ukraine and saying Bulgaria doesn’t belong in the group’s effort.
Benjamín Medrano Quezada, former mayor of Fresnillo and one of Mexico’s most prominent openly gay politicians, was shot multiple times after leaving an ice cream shop in Guadalajara. Authorities say the motive remains unclear.
A court convicted David Sánchez, brother of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, for administrative misconduct and banned him from holding public office for nine years over a 2017 appointment to a senior cultural post.
Lebanon and Israel resumed US-brokered talks in Rome focused on how to implement a framework agreement, including Israeli withdrawal steps and the set-up of pilot zones along the border.
A Russian Tupolev Tu-214PU airborne command aircraft—often dubbed a “doomsday” plane—has landed in Tehran, according to flight-tracking reports. The visit comes as the United States and Iran exchange threats amid sharply rising tensions across the Middle East.
Industry leaders are urging the SEC to establish clear rules for issuer-sponsored tokenized securities as blockchain adoption expands across capital markets.
Texas faces a heightened flash flood threat as slow-moving storms could dump over eight inches of rain in isolated areas, prompting urgent safety warnings.
US jobless claims rose modestly, suggesting the labor market is gradually cooling while remaining resilient as investors watch Fed policy.
Gold remains near record highs as investors weigh safe-haven demand, central bank buying and expectations for future US interest-rate decisions.
US consumer inflation expectations have eased, strengthening confidence that price pressures are moderating and supporting hopes for future rate cuts.
World Bank data shows energy prices fell 17.7% in June, led by lower oil prices, easing inflation pressures and reducing costs across global markets.
US 30-year Treasury yields rose above 5%, reflecting inflation concerns and expectations that interest rates may remain higher for longer.