Hundreds are killed in Israel's heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, raising questions about whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold. The Justice Department says former Attorney General Pam Bondi will decline to testify in front of Congress. A drug dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” who supplied “Friends” star Matthew Perry receives a 15-year prison sentence. And how China is trying to keep up in the new space race.

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Further Reading

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

NASA's lunar success sharpens focus on China's 2030 crewed landing goal

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