QtrendsKen Paxton ousted veteran Senator John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary runoff, signaling Trump's continued sway. The Ebola outbreak in DRC is spiraling, with the WHO warning response efforts cannot keep pace and local residents attacking hospitals. Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon and Gaza, clashing with Hezbollah along a strategic river. US-Iran talks continue despite the US launching new strikes, which Iran calls a ceasefire violation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, in a race that became a test of Donald Trump's continued influence over the party. Paxton, who was endorsed by Trump, is now favored to win the general election. The result signals a major shift in Texas Republican politics.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with the WHO warning that the spread is outpacing response efforts. Tensions have risen as residents stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, complicating containment. The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to the virus to Kenya for monitoring.
Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in clashes along a strategic river in Lebanon following overnight strikes. Dozens have been killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military operations. Simultaneously, an Israeli strike on Gaza City killed three and injured dozens more, according to medics and witnesses.
US-Iran negotiations are showing signs of renewed activity, though the threat to global gas prices persists. Iran remains at the negotiating table despite accusing the US of acting in bad faith by continuing to bomb Iranian targets. Prospects for a swift end to the conflict appear to be fading.
The United States launched new strikes against Iranian targets, which Iran condemned as a gross violation of the ceasefire agreement. Tehran maintains it remains in peace talks despite the attacks. The strikes have raised questions about whether the ceasefire is effectively over.