Axios

Israel and the U.S. agreed to reconvene a joint meeting on Iran in July that was cancelled by the White House last week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons from Israel, five Israeli and U.S. officials said.

Why it matters: There's growing concern in Israel about developments in the Iranian nuclear program that Israeli leaders believe could be related to possible weaponization efforts, Israeli officials said.

Nearly half a million people in the Gaza Strip are at risk of starvation and the entire population faces acute food insecurity, a UN-backed body said in a report on Tuesday.

The big picture: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and restrictions on humanitarian access, have put Palestinians in danger of famine, the organization warned.

As extreme heat increases and global warming heightens the risks from UV radiation, Latinos' historically lower rates of sunscreen use could expose them to dangerous conditions.

Why it matters: Rates of melanoma (the deadliest skin cancer) have risen 20% for Hispanics in the U.S. in the last two decades, the most recent studies show.

Outdoor and even indoor workers in the states being hardest hit by a dangerous heat wave have few if any protections to keep them safe.

Why it matters: About 64.3 million people in the U.S. — including millions of Latino laborers — are under heat alerts, with a brutal wave hitting large swaths of the country.

U.K. private equity and venture capital investors are girding themselves for a dour July 4th, when British voters are expected to barbecue the Conservative Party for the first time in 14 years.

The big picture: Labour Party leaders have pledged to eliminate the favorable tax treatment of carried interest, thus raising the figure to 45% from 28%.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two prominent Russian officials who are accused of violating international law during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Why it matters: The ICC has alleged that former Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian general Valery Gerasimov committed war crimes and crimes against humanity for targeting critical infrastructure and Ukrainian civilians.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty to a felony charge related to his alleged role in one of the biggest leaks of classified information in recent U.S. history, per court documents filed Monday.

The latest: "Julian Assange is free," per a WikiLeaks statement posted to X stating that the publisher had boarded a flight out of the U.K. and was headed for his native Australia after London's High Court granted him bail on Monday morning.

During his visit to Beirut last week, President Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials Hezbollah is wrong to think the U.S. would be able to stop Israel from invading Lebanon if the militia continues its attacks, according to a U.S. official, an Israeli official and a Western diplomat briefed on the issue.

Why it matters: The Biden administration is highly concerned that both Israel and Hezbollah are miscalculating as they escalate their rhetoric and fighting on the ground while thinking they can avoid an all-out war.

Parents around the globe are banding together to keep their kids away from smartphones.

Why it matters: Study after study has detailed the stress and anxiety kids and teens deal with as a result of smartphone and social media use.

• But smartphones are ubiquitous. Half the kids in the U.S. own one by age 11, according to Common Sense. And most have smartphones by 13.

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten closed out his 38-year career this weekend with a final runway show in Paris.

Why it matters: His retirement, announced in March, shocked an industry long-accustomed to abrupt or overdue exits, the New York Times notes.

• Van Noten has produced 129 catwalks and 150 collections known for their color and clashing textures, and his brand helped recast Belgium as a country that could stand out in fashion.

A piece of advice for young designers: "Take your time. I think young people want to go too fast. The internet is fantastic to get known in a very short time to make things happen. But you're also burned very quickly, and I think once burnt, they don't often give you a second chance," he told Vogue Business.

A national committee of inquiry in Israel sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about his alleged actions surrounding the purchase of submarines eight years ago, which the letter said "put Israel's national security at risk and damaged its foreign relations and economic interests."

Why it matters: The committee's warning letter, which comes amid the war in Gaza and the fear of another war with Lebanon, adds to public criticism of Netanyahu's judgment and decision-making on national security issues.

Major League Baseball adding statistics from the Negro Leagues to MLB's historical record last month followed a decades-long fight that began with a plea from Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams, his biographer tells Axios.

The big picture: For years, Hall of Famer Williams hid his Mexican American heritage from the public amid MLB segregation but later became one of the first outspoken advocates for Negro League players whom he admired.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he is still committed to the Israeli proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal after walking back his support for it a day earlier.

Why it matters: The proposal, which President Biden endorsed and Hamas didn't accept, is the only framework on the table for the return of hostages being held in Gaza and an end to fighting in the enclave.

Extreme weather events worsened by human-caused climate change continue to affect hundreds of millions of people around the world.

The big picture: Extreme heat has been seen everywhere from China to India, across the Middle East and into Europe and North America.

The European Union on Monday accused Apple of violating the EU's new major tech competition law.

Why it matters: Apple is the first company to be charged under the Digital Markets Act after the EU opened investigations into several tech companies earlier this year.

At least 1,301 Muslim pilgrims have died during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as the country experiences an extreme heat wave.

The big picture: That's according to Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, who told state media that 83% of those who died were not authorized to perform the Hajj and had "walked long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he is interested in a "partial deal" with Hamas that will free "some of the hostages" held in Gaza and allow Israel to continue fighting in the enclave.

Why it matters: Netanyahu's remarks walk back an Israeli proposal for a three-phase deal that would lead to the release of all remaining 120 hostages and to "sustainable calm" in Gaza.