Pentagon drafting nuclear strategy for potential war with Russia and China – NBC 
America’s murder crisis not as hopeless as many believe 
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum 
Iran president says contact with supreme leader is ‘very difficult’ 
Top Wall Street banks helped Epstein move billions – report 
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage. Read original at BBC Middle East
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April. Read...
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions. Read original at Al...
Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife. Read original...
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February. Read original at...
Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight
Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash. Read...
Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran
Iranian state media says air defence systems were activated in western Tehran as multiple explosions were reported. Read original at...
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe
Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history...
Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people
At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico. Read...
Are global alliances fracturing?
From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before. Read original at Al Jazeera