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Trump signs a controversial agreement with Iran, drawing rare bipartisan criticism as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to oil tankers. Cuba's Communist Party approves sweeping economic reforms to open up to private enterprise. Lionel Messi's father faces a health situation as the family asks for privacy. New York City erupts in celebration as the Knicks hold their NBA championship parade through Manhattan.

Trump's Iran deal draws Republican backlash

Trump's Iran deal draws Republican backlashPresident Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that has stunned key Republicans on Capitol Hill, with some refusing to comment as they learned the details. Analysts say the deal falls short of nearly all of Trump's original goals in what appears to be a desperate push to exit the Iran conflict. The agreement has been met with a mix of anger, relief and incredulity both domestically and internationally. Trump's approval ratings have simultaneously hit record lows.

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Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from key RepublicansAs key Republicans on Capitol Hill first learned the details of President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran, some were so stunned that they simply wouldn’t speak about it. (CNN)
Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from key Republicans (CNN)
•AnalysisAnalysisHow Trump’s Iran agreement fails to achieve many of his goalsIn President Donald Trump’s apparent desperation to cut a deal to get out of the Iran war, he has scaled back, set aside or abandoned nearly all of his biggest goals. (CNN)
Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows (NPR)
Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity (The Guardian)

Strait of Hormuz reopens after Iran deal

Strait of Hormuz reopens after Iran dealOil tankers have begun moving through the Strait of Hormuz after an interim deal between Iran and the United States took effect. CNN is tracking the reopening with live maps and charts. Iran has announced plans to introduce maritime fees for passage through the strategic waterway.

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Tracking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in live maps and charts (CNN)
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)
Oil tankers move through Strait of Hormuz as interim deal between Iran and U.S. takes effect (CBC)

Cuba approves emergency plan to open to private enterprise

Cuba approves emergency plan to open to private enterpriseCuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic plan that opens the country to private enterprise in an unprecedented move. Lawmakers have approved sweeping reforms that would privatize vast swaths of the Cuban economy. The decision marks a dramatic shift for the socialist nation's economic model.

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Cuba’s Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise (AP News)
Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move (Al Jazeera)
Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to privatize vast swath of economy (CBC)

Messi's father in health treatment, family asks for privacy

Messi's father in health treatment, family asks for privacyLionel Messi's father Jorge is undergoing treatment for a health situation, according to family statements. The family has issued a plea for 'humanity' and privacy during this difficult time. Reports indicate that Messi's father 'is going through a health situation' as he receives medical care.

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Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family (CNN)
Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as his father Jorge undergoes treatment (Al Jazeera)
Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation' (BBC)

Knicks hold NBA championship parade through Manhattan

Knicks hold NBA championship parade through ManhattanThe New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship with a victory parade through Manhattan, drawing massive crowds of ecstatic fans. Confetti coated the streets as the city erupted in celebration, with participants describing New York as 'alive again.' The parade route drew attention to standout fan fashion moments as well.

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'New York is alive again': Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win (BBC)
At Knicks Parade, Confetti-Coated Ecstasy and a City Enraptured (NYT)
See How the Knicks Parade Unfolded (NYT)
Rama Duwaji Had the Winning Look at the Knicks Parade (NYT)