The Associated Press
The Latest | Polls close in Iran after election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crash
Iranians voted to replace late President Ebrahim Raisi, with a three-way contest between hard-liners Saeed Jalili and Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian. Uncertainty surrounds voter turnout. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holds ultimate power, influencing Iran’s stance on Western relations. Polls closed with counting underway, initial results expected Saturday.
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CTV News
4 dead, 9 injured after minivan drives into N.Y. nail salon
A minivan crashed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four and injuring nine. The incident occurred in Deer Park, with emergency crews rescuing trapped individuals. The driver was hospitalized, and the crash’s cause remains unknown. Emergency responders worked at the scene, with witnesses describing the chaotic aftermath. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Al Jazeera English
US Supreme Court weakens federal regulators in boost for business
The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron decision, giving businesses a victory and potentially billions of dollars at stake in legal challenges. The ruling limits federal agency power, with conservative justices in favor and liberals in dissent. The decision impacts environmental, health, and workplace regulations, with implications for agency authority and government oversight.
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The Jerusalem Post
Suspected Islamist shoots guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia in neck with arrow, shot dead
A security guard at the Israeli embassy in Serbia shot and killed a man who attacked him with a bow and arrow. Serbia’s deputy prime minister called it a terrorist act. The guard was injured but conscious. The attacker’s identity is unknown. The incident is under investigation, with possible links to the Wahhabi movement. The guard is in the hospital, and the embassy’s security has been increased.
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CNN
Supreme Court rejects Steve Bannonas attempt to avoid prison
The Supreme Court rejected Steve Bannon’s request to delay his prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon, a former Trump adviser, was ordered to begin serving a four-month sentence by July 1. He argued he was following legal advice in not complying with a subpoena related to the January 6 investigation. Bannon is set to report to a federal prison in Connecticut.