Nations move to recognize a Palestinian state amid Gaza war
Norway Spain and Ireland signaled recognition of a Palestinian state in the West Bank Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem deepening Israel's isolation seven months into the Gaza war. Israel recalled ambassadors and warned of retaliation while Palestinian officials hailed the move as progress toward statehood.
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Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden
The U S Senate approved Angela Martinez as Arizona district judge to reach 200 federal judges confirmed under President Biden, about a month before Trump hit the same milestone. Democrats push nominees amid bipartisan pauses as names face scrutiny from lawmakers and law enforcement groups.
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Ukraine battles power grid attacks as Kyiv faces planned blackouts
In ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, Kyiv endures blackouts while officials warn of worsening shortages ahead of peak summer demand and the impending winter. Energy Minister Halushchenko says repairs hinge on air defense gains, as Western allies are urged to supply systems and spare parts.
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Russia likely launches counterspace weapon into orbit
U S officials say Russia recently sent a satellite into low Earth orbit that could function as a counterspace weapon to attack other satellites. Pentagon spokesman Ryder said the device appears capable of targeting U S and allied satellites and was placed in the same orbit as a U S government satellite. Kremlin responded that the launch did not violate international law.
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