The Biden administration criticizes Israel's use of US weapons, suggesting a violation of international law, while the UN grants Palestine new rights despite a US veto on full membership. Biden plans to increase tariffs on Chinese clean energy goods, expanding to include electric vehicles, medical supplies, and solar equipment. Eurovision 2024 concludes with a historic win by Switzerland's Nemo, the first non-binary artist to win, amidst controversy, including the disqualification of the Dutch contestant and protests against Israel's participation. Senator Bob Menendez is on trial for corruption, accused of accepting bribes in cash and gold bars. Afghan floods kill over 300 and displace thousands of households. Richard Slayman, who received the first pig kidney transplant, died at 62. The Aurora Borealis sightings will continue across the globe into this week.
The Bulletin Brief:
US claims Israel violated international law as UN grants Palestine new rights (Reuters, AP)
Biden tariffs China on EVs, medical supplies, and solar equipment (Reuters, NBC)
Swiss’ Nemo is first nonbinary winner at 2024 Eurovision (NBC, AP)
Bob Menendez Gold Bar corruption trial (AP)
Flash floods kill 300 plus in Afghanistan (CBS)
Pig kidney recipient dies 2 months after surgery (NBC)
Auroras to be visible into next week (NBC)
