Biden stands firm as key Democrats back reelection bid
President Biden rejects stepping aside amid intraparty rift and calls for unity. He released an open letter saying he won’t quit, urging Democrats to unite to beat Donald Trump with 42 days to the convention and 119 days to the general election. He later told MSNBC he’s supported by average Democrats and challenged critics to run or unite behind him.
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France's PM to stay in post after chaotic election
Paris reports Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will remain in office to ensure stability after a fractious election left France's parliament divided among left, center and far right. Macron rejected Attal's resignation as parties begin negotiations to form a new government ahead of the Paris Olympics and NATO talks.
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Beryl Weakens After Texas Hit By Hurricane Beryl
The Associated Press reports Beryl struck Texas as a Category 1 hurricane causing widespread outages for about three million homes and businesses. It weakened to a tropical storm then a tropical low as it moved inland, while still triggering downed trees, flooding, and tornado warnings in parts of Louisiana and Texas. At least three deaths were linked to the storm, including a woman in Benton from a fallen tree and a Houston police employee trapped in floodwaters. Power restoration efforts were expected to take days with many facilities prioritized.
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Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City's core
Israeli troops pressed into Gaza City amid clashes with militants. Thousands of Palestinians fled, shelters filled, and displacement rose as Hamas warned the raids could jeopardize ongoing cease-fire and hostage negotiations. Evacuations spread across central Gaza as residents sought safety.
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Xi and Orban urge direct Russia Ukraine dialogue in Beijing meeting
Chinese state media say Xi Jinping urged major powers to help resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing. Orban, on a peace mission after visits to Moscow and Kyiv, touted China as a stabilizing force and praised its six point peace plan.
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