President Trump claimed in an interview that he had reached an agreement with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz toll-free and prevent Israel from nuclear obliteration. He suggested the U.S. might become a paid protector of the Middle East if Iran fails to reach a nuclear deal. Trump praised China and Russia for not interfering in the blockade of the Strait. The deal, expected to be discussed in Switzerland, appears to be a 60-day ceasefire with no nuclear material agreement. Trump’s assertions were met with skepticism, as details of the agreement are not yet public, and the effectiveness of the deal remains uncertain.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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