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Denmark officials warn ‘fire noodles’ too spicy for consumption

President Biden attends G7 Summit in Italy, expected to sign a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and endorse a $50 billion loan plan.

US, Ukraine set to sign 10-year security pact at G7 summit

Biden administration faces a lawsuit from the ACLU and immigrant groups after closing U.S. southern border, restricting asylum claims.

ACLU sues Biden administration over new asylum rule

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote.

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

Anti-Israel posters targeted the Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and board members' homes during an antisemitic vandalism incident.

Brooklyn Museum director, board targeted in antisemitic vandalism attack

Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine enroute to Cuban conducted military drills in the Atlantic on Tuesday. The U.S. military has been monitoring the activity, but said it sees no "imminent threat" from the drills.

Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force

Israel confirmed it struck Beirut, killing Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur, an Iranian adviser, and at least five others.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after airstrike kills commander

More than 150 individuals were arrested in Polk County, Florida during an undercover human trafficking operation involving a Disney employee.

8 suspected terrorists with ties to ISIS detained after crossing US border

Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with amendments, Israel views it as rejection, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and tensions.

Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal

A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports.

Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says

What's next now that Hunter Biden has been convicted on all 3 federal gun charges? Learn more in the Morning Rundown for June 12.

Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges

Ukraine is trying to take the momentum on the battlefield, which means the country's armed forces saw several 'firsts' in this war.

Ukraine stabilizes frontlines, posts notable firsts

Sen. Rubio warns of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang linked to major crimes, including trafficking and violence, across the U.S.

US officials warn of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang crossing border

Think you're making the heart-healthy choice by opting for plant-based meat? Think again. A new study shows it could kill you.

Study: Plant-based ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, death

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israel urges acceptance of a U.N.-endorsed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

In the wake of the European Parliament elections, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election. Here's what that means.

Macron calls for snap election after EU ‘drubbing.’ What does it mean?

A Ukrainian drone spotted a wounded soldier who signaled with his military ID, leading to a rapid rescue by the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

Ukrainian drone spots wounded soldier, prompts rapid rescue

Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet, citing Netanyahu's failure to devise a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8.

Benny Gantz resigns from Israel’s war cabinet

Former President Donald Trump will virtually attend a virtual pre-sentencing interview related to his New York criminal charges June 10.

Trump to attend virtual pre-sentencing interview

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on July 24 to discuss Israel's war against Hamas amid growing U.S. tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress in July

President Joe Biden told ABC News he will not pardon his son, Hunter, if he's convicted on federal gun charges

President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial

A geological park in China, which touts the country's tallest 'continuous' waterfall, has admitted to pumping water into the falls using man-made pipes. The park said that it made the move to make visitors trip to the park more "worthwhile."

Social media video reveals China’s tallest waterfall isn’t all that natural

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a 59-year-old man from Mexico died from bird flu caused by the H5N2 strain.

WHO confirms first human death from bird flu