The United Nations Security Council backed a U.S.-sponsored cease-fire resolution for Israel and Hamas on Monday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with officials in Egypt and Israel as he tried to push forward the deal. The move followed an Israeli military rescue of four hostages from Gaza amid heavy gunfire over the weekend.
The EU Parliament shifts to the right after its elections, as ruling parties in Germany and France suffered heavy losses. Following his party’s defeat, French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the country’s parliament and called for a snap election.
Day one of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial concluded without a verdict. The trial wrapped up quickly with closing arguments earlier during the day.