Zelenskyy Visits Flooded Area as Five Reported Dead in Russian-Occupied City
A breached dam in Nova Kakhovka has led to catastrophic flooding, causing the deaths of five residents in Russian-occupied territories and resulting in the largest environmental crisis since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Over 4,000 people have been evacuated from the Dnieper River area. French President Macron described the dam's destruction as an attack, while two-thirds of the affected area is on the Russian-controlled side, affecting water supplies to the illegally annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Asian Shares Mostly Rise, Boosted by Wall Street Bull Market
Asian shares rise as Wall Street sees bull market with the Nikkei 225 surging 1.8%. The S&P 500 is up 20%. However, the stock market has not returned to prior heights. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady but challenges remain with highest US workers' unemployment benefits since 2021.
Biden and Sunak Prioritize Ukraine and Economic Security in First White House Visit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets US President Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine war, AI regulations, and economic security. Sunak also met with Congress and business leaders to strengthen ties after Brexit.
Peter Klein Appointed Executive Editor for NBC News Investigations
Peter Klein, a seasoned journalist, has been named NBC News' executive editor of investigations. With experience at CBS News, ABC News, and founding the Global Reporting Centre, he will lead the investigative team to report high-impact stories. Joint investigations with David Rohde and vast knowledge make him an asset to the team. His appointment is expected to enhance the output of the investigations team with groundbreaking reporting.
