Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker on first ballot
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership on the first ballot 218-215 after hardline GOP holdouts shifted support. Trump praised the win as a major GOP triumph as Congress opened with Johnson pledging to shrink government and push a 100 day agenda.
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Carter dies at 100 after shaping Middle East peace
Former President Jimmy Carter, who brokered the 1978 Camp David accords and advocated Palestinian rights, died at 100. His long career framed by peace efforts and sharp critique of Israeli settlements, with his later stance labeled apartheid by supporters and contested by Israel.
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Gaza strikes kill at least 42 as ceasefire talks resume
Israeli forces struck Gaza overnight killing more than 42 people, including women and children, from Deir al-Balah to Maghazi and Nuseirat as ceasefire talks in Qatar resume. Hospitals Al-Awda and Indonesian reportedly told to evacuate while Israel debates evacuation orders. multiple casualties reported across central Gaza and Gaza City.
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