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- Trump hints at largest strikes on Iran as Tehran escalates attacks in Gulf
- Canadian premiers urged to enhance ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Vance Boelter receives two life terms and 40 years for killing two lawmakers and injuring two others
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Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for the 2025 shooting of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses. Judge John R. Tunheim described the sentence as the longest he has imposed, with no possibility of parole.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges, alleging he lied to Congress. Smith’s lawyers have called these allegations “spurious” and defended the accuracy of his testimony regarding the investigation into Trump.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
Vice President JD Vance condemned Iran at a Milwaukee press conference, stating that any attacks on ships would prompt a strong U.S. response. He also criticised Democrats regarding sexual assault allegations involving Graham Platner. Lindsey Reiser reported from the event.
Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated key issues, including support for Israel and the Democratic Party’s future, on Tuesday. The debate followed Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s campaign suspension, intensifying the primary ahead of the August 4 vote. The winner will face GOP candidate Mike Rogers in November.
EU DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, Europe faces key challenges as discussions on economic stability and climate action continue.
Negotiations among member states progress amid rising tensions.
Democrats in Maine are under pressure to replace Graham Platner on the Senate ballot following a sexual assault allegation. Platner must decide by 13 July to withdraw, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to nominate a new candidate by 27 July, with potential contenders including Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson.
Donald Trump threatens to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe, citing NATO allies’ opposition to his claims over Greenland during the NATO summit in Ankara.
President Trump commenced the NATO summit in Turkey with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, expressing his belief that Turkey is a more reliable ally than many Western nations. He announced plans to lift some sanctions on Turkey and reconsider its re-entry into the F-35 programme.
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