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As the U.S. Capitol held a solemn memorial for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, leaders reflected on his legacy in shaping American foreign policy—a timely moment as Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid an escalating conflict with Iran, raising fresh questions about evolving US alliances and priorities.

Meanwhile, severe weather continues to dominate headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Midwest, tornadoes and powerful storms have left hundreds of thousands without power and underscored the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather, while in southwestern France and Spain, raging wildfires and mass evacuations highlight the mounting risks of climate change for Europe’s communities and agriculture. In economic news, the Nasdaq 100 is nearing correction territory as investor doubts grow over the profitability of artificial intelligence investments, sending ripples through global markets.

Domestically, a cyclospora outbreak has exposed vulnerabilities in the US food safety system, with experts warning that cuts to public health funding are hindering outbreak response and raising concerns about future foodborne threats.

Developing: Details are still emerging from the Trump meetings with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy as the Iran conflict escalates.