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U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks  The New York Times Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims  The Independent US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal  Reuters

At least 77 court rulings concerning Trump’s second term include sharp criticism from judges  CNN

Michael Bloomberg has pledged $260m (£196m) to conserve the world’s oceans, as major funders including the US and UK scale back science and conservation budgets.

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham ‘coronation’  BBC After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics  The New York Times The politician who kicked his way to power  Politico Andy Burnham sworn

Senate passes housing bill to boost affordability, restrain investors  The Washington Post Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough  CBS News Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk  NBC News US Senate passes bipartisan

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court  CNN

Vice President JD Vance is in a politically precarious spot.

Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction  BBC Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note connected to her disappearance said she had died  CNN Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died  Yahoo Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely came

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court  CNN

America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations Get Trumped  Barron’s