Ayesha Rascoe on Up First from NPRHurricane Isaias Floods the Panhandle, A Russian Oil Deal, ICE Shooting in New YorkPresident Trump said President Vladimir Putin agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets, while the Treasury Department issued a six-month waiver of sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin said Russia was ready to supply diesel, and the deal requires Russia to lift its export ban.Also on Reuters and BBC✨Go deeper
Ayesha Rascoe on Up First from NPRHurricane Isaias Floods the Panhandle, A Russian Oil Deal, ICE Shooting in New YorkHurricane Isaias made landfall Friday near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm with 105-mph winds, causing flooding, damage and power outages for more than 800,000 customers across Florida, Alabama and Georgia. President Trump approved disaster declarations for Alabama and Florida as forecasters warned of flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes.Also on Reuters✨Go deeper
Alex Ritson on Global News PodcastTrump strikes deal with Putin to buy Russian dieselThe Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court and banned financial transactions to cripple its operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would dismantle it unless it ended threats against Americans, while ICC president Tomoko Akane said the court is independent and guided by law and evidence.✨Go deeper
Peter Devlin on Reuters World NewsDelhi protests, Trump's Russia diesel deal and Panama quakeA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, damaging buildings and sending thousands into the streets. More than 40 aftershocks followed, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, and the Panama Canal and main airport remained operational.✨Go deeper
Peter Devlin on Reuters World NewsDelhi protests, Trump's Russia diesel deal and Panama quakeAt least 12 people were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.✨Go deeper
