DEA permitted staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets, US and Iran wrap second day of talks

Key Points:

• An AP investigation reveals the DEA allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to enter U.S. streets in New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, monitoring shipments without seizing them to build larger criminal cases, a strategy criticized as risking public safety.
• Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland have concluded their second day with some agreements despite interruptions caused by inflammatory remarks from former President Trump; talks focus on Iran’s nuclear program and frozen assets amid ongoing tensions.
• U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation after less than two years in office, yielding to pressure amid declining support; he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader, likely Andy Burnham, is chosen.
• Additional news includes wildfires in the U.S. West fueled by extreme weather, a tight election lead for Trump-backed candidate in Colombia, and over 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo with significant fatalities.
• Sports highlights feature the U.S. World Cup team’s strong performance, surprising success of Cape Verde, and notable players like Messi and Mbappé in action, alongside a popular canine fan in Mexico; advice is offered to avoid ticket scams.