International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear sites under a newly finalized interim deal, IAEA chief confirmed today—a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of negotiations [NPR, DW English]. The move undercuts Trump's hardline Iran stance just as the Senate doubled down with a war powers resolution rebuking his military approach [CBS News].

Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, Mamdani-backed progressive candidates swept NYC primaries in a show of strength for democratic socialist movements heading into 2028 [NPR, Politico]. Multiple incumbents lost their primary races, signaling voter appetite for new voices [The Hill].

International heat and security concerns

Europe continues sweltering under record-breaking temperatures, with France grappling with an unusual political divide over air conditioning access amid the heat wave [BBC, CBS News]. The continent faces compounding health risks as France reported its first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreaks [DW English].

Meanwhile, a botulism outbreak tied to infant formula continues affecting babies, prompting urgent investigation into contamination sources [NBC News]. A train crash inquiry revealed the locomotive passed a red signal before impact, raising fresh safety questions [BBC].

On the security front, Congress is weighing legislation to restrict commercial smartphone data access—a response to evidence that enemies are tracking U.S. troops through location data [The Hill]. A Northern California earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude caused minor disruptions but no major damage [Newsweek].

In Latin America, Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate conceded defeat, marking a setback for the region's progressive wave [BBC World]. North Korea, meanwhile, announced plans to build two large warships annually as part of a major naval expansion [Fox News].

Immigration policy also shifted as a Supreme Court ruling creates new uncertainties for green card holders—guidance available from immigration experts [Newsweek].