U.K. to Ban Palestine Action Group as Terrorist Organization

The British government announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action after members broke into a military air base.

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The China Wild Card in the Iran Strike Aftermath

Beijing is one of Tehran’s most important economic partners. But experts question how much China will help Iran if it retaliates against the United States.

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Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event

“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

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Gov. Greg Abbott Vetoes Ban on Hemp Intoxicants in Texas

The governor of Texas blocked what would have been one of the nation’s strictest bans on hemp products, and directed legislators to take up regulation of hemp in a special session.

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Putin Condemns Strikes on Iran but Stops Short of Offering Concrete Support

President Vladimir V. Putin met with Iran’s foreign minister on Monday, but did not explicitly call out Israel or the United States for their strikes on Russia’s longtime ally.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Is ‘Very, Very Close’ to Achieving Its Goals in Iran War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.

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Villages Evacuated on Greek Tourist Island as Wildfires Rage

More than 190 firefighters were battling three wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as arson.

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World Central Kitchen Resumes Gaza Operations After Nearly 7-Week Pause

The charity founded by the celebrity chef José Andrés has started preparing meals again. It halted activities when food supplies ran out during Israel’s aid blockade.

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Claims of Potential Human Rights Violations Strain E.U.-Israeli Relations

A review by the bloc found actions in Gaza may have breached obligations under the treaty that governs their relations. Israel called the report “a complete moral and methodological failure.”

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