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Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, health workers said, as ceasefire prospects were said to be improving after 21 months of war.

Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard were both killed on June 13 as Israel launched a war it said was meant to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, specifically targeting military commanders, scientists and nuclear facilities.

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hangs in balance as three Republicans defect  BBC Trump Administration Live Updates: Republicans Scrounge for Votes to Open Senate Debate on Policy Bill  The New York Times Here’s what’s in the GOP megabill headed for a vote in

Trump administration exploring $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran  NBC News

Live updates: Senate Republicans seek to advance Donald Trump megabill; Dems dig heels in  The Hill

In our news wrap Saturday, senators are holding a rare weekend session as the deadline to pass Trump’s budget bill looms, mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel,

At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition

Trump says he will move aggressively to undo nationwide blocks on his agenda  The Washington Post

Canada retaliates against U.S. steel imports after Trump terminates trade talks  NBC News