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A gunman killed at least five Israelis late Tuesday in a city near Tel Aviv in what authorities described as the third "terrorist attack" in the country in the last week.

The big picture: At least 11 Israelis have been killed in three attacks.

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said during an interview that Russian President Vladimir Putin "should release" any information on alleged dealings between Hunter Biden and the widow of a late Moscow mayor.

Flashback: The interview, with far-right television show “Just the News,” is the latest example of Trump pushing unvetted claims about a political rival. Trump was impeached in 2019 for asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to dig up dirt on then-Democratic presidential opponent Joe Biden and his son.

The U.S. and China are at high risk of military conflict because they haven't established guardrails for how to responsibly conduct strategic competition, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told Axios in an interview.

Why it matters: The two sides must create a “deeply realist” understanding of the minimal rules of the road "simply to avoid blowing each other’s brains out by accident," Rudd said.

Four EU countries announced Tuesday that they were expelling some Russian diplomats from their countries in an effort to tackle Russian espionage.

Why it matters: Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has invoked widespread condemnation and consequences, with the U.S. and its Western allies imposing harsh sanctions on the country.

A Latina judge is leading California's effort to revamp its juvenile justice system, including the closure of the state's youth prisons.

Why it matters: Black and Latino youths are disproportionately incarcerated, and the juvenile justice system has been accused of excessive punishments with higher recidivism rates than those in the adult system.

PBS is re-broadcasting a documentary on the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots — one of the most violent race riots in Los Angeles history.

Why it matters: The Zoot Suit Riots served as a crucial moment in Mexican American history, highlighting the often-overlooked racial violence Latinos faced.

A majority of Mexican Americans polled say they are comfortable with the term "Latinx" while nearly two out of three Central Americans say they are not, according to an Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll in partnership with Noticias Telemundo.

The big picture: Latinx, a term meant to be gender-neutral and inclusive, has grown in popularity among younger people in the U.S. while facing backlash from others.

The Chinese government has identified genetic data as a national strategic resource and is strengthening state control over the country's gene banks and other repositories of genetic information.

Why it matters: The collection and use of genetic information are fraught with ethical concerns, including consent and privacy, exploitation of marginalized groups, and a growing transnational trend toward genetic surveillance.

South Korea said Tuesday that North Korea used an older missile during its intercontinental ballistic missile launch last week, not a newly developed ICBM as Pyongyang had claimed, according to AP.

Why it matters: Though the launch likely involved an older weapon system, it still raised new alarms about North Korea's ability to strike the United States with nuclear weapons, as the country hasn't tested an ICBM since 2017.

The next batch of U.S. sanctions on Russia will target yet another sector of the country's economy by zeroing in on supply chains, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

Why it matters: In the wake of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have instituted a slew sanctions against Russia, including those targeting Russian politicians and oligarchs and major Russian banks.

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) told CNN that he believes NATO members would have to "rethink" whether they can rely on the United States to defend other countries if former President Trump is re-elected.

Why it matters: Trump throughout his term repeatedly criticized NATO as one-sided and bad for America — even describing it as "obsolete" at one point — raising fears among European allies that he would either make U.S. involvement conditional or pull the country out of the defensive alliance altogether.

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for talks with governmental officials over the safety of country's nuclear facilities throughout Russia's invasion.

Why it matters: Multiple Ukrainian nuclear facilities have been seized and are now controlled by Russian forces, increasing the risk of mismanagement and a possible incident.

British soccer for decades has enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with some of the world’s most powerful suspect actors, who have flushed the sport with cash and glitz.

State of play: The most high-profile league in the world's most popular sport is now under heightened scrutiny after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, amid a crescendo of accusations that it's become a vehicle for state-affiliated billionaires to flex their countries' soft power.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed to Axios Tuesday 20 fines will be issued for people who attended lockdown-defying parties at Downing Street and Whitehall government offices in the United Kingdom, but it won't identify who will receive them.

Why it matters: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending at least one party during a strict lockdown in May 2020 and faced calls to resign, even from members of his ruling Conservative Party, over the gatherings.

Many Taiwanese see Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion as a lesson in how to repel a future Chinese military assault.

Why it matters: "If Ukraine can do it, then Taiwanese people should be able to do it as well," I-chung Lai, president of the Taiwan-based think tank Prospect Foundation, told Axios.

Ukrainian and Russian officials met in Istanbul on Tuesday for the first in-person peace talks in almost three weeks, as fighting continued across Ukraine.

What they're saying: Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told reporters afterward a key issue in discussions "was the agreement on international security guarantees" for Ukraine. "Only with this agreement we can end the war as Ukraine needs," he said.

Russia would only use nuclear weapons if there's a "threat for existence" to the country and not due to the war with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with PBS on Monday.

Driving the news: There have been concerns about Russian forces using nuclear arms since Russian President Vladimir Putin put the country's nuclear deterrence force on alert last month after launching the invasion.

Peru's President Pedro Castillo survived an impeachment push from opposition lawmakers eight months into his term after they failed to secure enough votes to remove him from office on Monday night.

Driving the news: Opposition lawmakers in Congress accused the socialist leader of "moral incapacity," saying he faces "three preliminary investigations into possible corruption," per AP.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia prompted fresh evacuation orders Tuesday for thousands of people still reeling from deadly flooding earlier this month.

Driving the news: The first round of flooding killed at least 21 people and ravaged buildings across the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Already, two people have died after being swept away in floodwaters in Queensland, per state police.