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TRUMP SECRET FLIGHT
Trump reportedly hid in a catering truck to evade Iranian threats during a secret flight from Turkey today.
Heightened tensions spark global security concerns.

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, announced that the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasised the need for “unity and cohesion” amid economic challenges and U.S. sanctions. Pezeshkian discussed various issues, including livelihoods and market conditions, during a nearly seven-hour meeting with Khamenei.

During an appearance on “Face the Nation,” Senator Bill Cassidy, alongside NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, discussed the Senate’s recent confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Cassidy emphasised the nuanced decision-making involved, addressing concerns about the administration’s handling of the Justice Department amid ongoing public health challenges.

EU DAILY UPDATE

This morning, the European Union addresses ongoing challenges regarding migration and energy security.
Key discussions include strategies and future policies for stability.

SPAIN BORDER CONTROLS
Spain reinstates border controls on Italy this morning amid escalating tensions over migrant influx.
Ceuta migrants struggle as harsh conditions worsen.

UKRAINE STRIKES
Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries in long-range missile attacks this morning.
Moscow reports damage and casualties, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s leftist platform gained endorsements from prominent progressives, positioning him for a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed in his primary.

Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.

GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have expressed their support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, following an agreement to terminate the “anti-weaponization” fund. This resolution addresses senators’ concerns about the associated tax immunity provisions. The Senate Judiciary Committee will now advance Blanche’s nomination.

Iran denies negotiating with the US as Trump announces new talks to end the war on August 3.