How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia – CNN

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  1. How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia  CNN
  2. Stony silence from Moscow after Trump turns on Russia, says talks with Putin 'don't go anywhere'  CNBC
  3. Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now  AP News
  4. Trump’s second meeting with Putin is off  Politico
  5. In a Reversal, Trump Will Not Meet With Putin in Coming Weeks  The New York Times
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Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope – Catholic News Agency

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  1. Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope  Catholic News Agency
  2. King Charles prays with Pope Leo at the Vatican as Prince Andrew scandal looms back home  CNN
  3. Fraternity and hope strengthen relations between Catholics and Anglicans  Vatican News
  4. Queen Camilla Wears Queen Elizabeth’s $53,000 Brooch to Vatican—And Channels Late Monarch's Elegant Veil  Marie Claire
  5. King Charles and Pope Leo Pray Together in Groundbreaking Moment  The New York Times
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U.S. Marine Corps Force Design Update – USNI News

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  1. U.S. Marine Corps Force Design Update  USNI News
  2. U.S. Marines to Deploy Maritime Recon Unit, Unmanned Launchers  navalnews.com
  3. Marine Corps’ latest Force Design update advances revamp geared toward countering China  Stars and Stripes
  4. Marines’ Force Design plan urges modernization to tackle ‘the changing character of war’  DefenseScoop
  5. Marine Corps’ Force Design Update Focuses on Modernization to Maintain Combat Readiness  ExecutiveGov
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Trump’s ambassador nominee struggles to explain antisemitic record in contentious Hill hearing – Jewish Insider

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  1. Trump's ambassador nominee struggles to explain antisemitic record in contentious Hill hearing  Jewish Insider
  2. Hamtramck mayor's nomination by Trump in trouble after fiery hearing, antisemitic claims  Detroit Free Press
  3. Kuwait ambassador nominee expected to face chilly GOP reception at confirmation  Jewish Insider
  4. Cruz, other senators grill Hamtramck mayor over anti-Israel positions, remarks  The Detroit News
  5. Bipartisan senators criticize Trump’s nominee for Kuwait over accusations of antisemitism  The Hill
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Why Tropical Storm Melissa’s slow crawl across the Caribbean is dangerous – The Washington Post

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  1. Why Tropical Storm Melissa’s slow crawl across the Caribbean is dangerous  The Washington Post
  2. Tropical Storm Melissa Forecast To Become Major Hurricane  The Weather Channel
  3. Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica  CNN
  4. Melissa to be major hurricane in days, could skirt Jamaica on its way west  Houston Chronicle
  5. Near record Cat. 5 possible in the Caribbean with 30+ inches of rain and nearly 200 mph winds  WYFF News 4
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‘Bibi-sitting’: US heavy-hitters take turns to supervise Israeli prime minister

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Marco Rubio warns Israeli politicians not to disrupt Gaza ceasefire after Knesset vote to annex West Bank

The parade of senior US officials travelling to the Middle East in recent weeks is a clear warning from the White House to Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli political factions to not disrupt the recent Gaza ceasefire – including by an annexation of the West Bank – or face a serious rift in relations with the US.

As the shaky ceasefire came into effect last week, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner quickly rushed to the region for consultations.

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