White House rescinds memo on freezing federal grants and loans

A UN conference in New York, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, adopted an "integrated and actionable framework" for a two-state solution between Palestinians and Israel, as announced by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The conference, amid ongoing violence in Gaza that has resulted in over 60,000 Palestinian deaths, emphasized the need for Palestinian rights and accountability, while Israel and the US opposed the initiative. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September unless Israel improves conditions for Palestinians, including allowing aid into Gaza and committing to a two-state solution. Amidst growing pressure and humanitarian aid efforts, including airdrops supported by Germany and other countries, Starmer emphasized the urgent need to alleviate Palestinian suffering. Want More Context? 🔎

Charlton Athletic's U10s team mourns the tragic passing of Ethan Ade-Oduwale, remembered for his smile, energy, and enthusiasm for football. The club expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, with plans to honor his legacy, as he left a lasting impact on teammates and staff at the academy. Want More Context? 🔎

Scott Steer, a commercial fisherman, has received a lifetime fishing ban and other penalties after facing eight charges, including illegally fishing in a closed area and selling over $1 million in unlawfully harvested sea cucumbers. Additionally, he breached a prior order that prohibited him from possessing fishing vessels. Want More Context? 🔎

Following Jeffrey Epstein's death in August 2019, Attorney General William Barr and other officials asserted that surveillance footage showed no one entered his cell area, supporting the suicide conclusion. However, a CBS News analysis revealed discrepancies between the officials' claims and the video evidence, raising doubts about the investigation's integrity and the handling of Epstein's status as a suicide risk. Want More Context? 🔎

Greek riot police clashed with demonstrators in Rhodes protesting the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris, which had previously avoided Syros due to Gaza-related protests. These incidents reflect an increasing trend of anti-Israel demonstrations occurring at Greek ports. Want More Context? 🔎