A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive? – The Associated Press

A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?  The Associated PressAs Gaza Talks Near, Diplomats Try to Keep War From Spreading  The New York TimesBiden’s hopes for Gaza cease-fire diminish despite pressure campaign  The HillHamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks, Iran considers Israel attack  ReutersHigh-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks resume this week. Here are the main obstacles to a deal  CNN

Biden administration approves $20 billion in weapons, aircraft sales to Israel – CBS News

Biden administration approves $20 billion in weapons, aircraft sales to Israel  CBS NewsU.S. plans to sell $20 billion in weapons to Israel over several years  The Washington PostUS approves $20 billion Israel arms package  USA TODAYUS approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel, including 50 fighter jets  The Times of IsraelUS clears $20bn in arms sales for Israel as atrocities continue in Gaza  Al Jazeera English

Tropical Storm Ernesto nears hurricane strength as it skirts Puerto Rico, bringing concerns of floods and power outages – CNN

Tropical Storm Ernesto nears hurricane strength as it skirts Puerto Rico, bringing concerns of floods and power outages  CNNTropical Storm Ernesto tracker: Latest forecast as tropical storm heads toward Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico this evening  Yahoo! VoicesErnesto Expected To Become A Hurricane  The Weather ChannelTropical Storm Ernesto: Puerto Rico prepares for flooding rain, strong wind  WFTV OrlandoTropical Storm Ernesto a little stronger as it impacts Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico  FOX 13 Tampa

Russia’s Belgorod border region declares emergency after Ukrainian incursion – CNN

Russia’s Belgorod border region declares emergency after Ukrainian incursion  CNNWhat to Know About Ukraine’s Cross-Border Assault Into Russia  The New York TimesA Russian lawmaker says the military knew Ukraine was planning to hit Kursk, but everyone was told ‘not to panic’ because ‘those above know better’  Business InsiderUkraine deals blow to Putin’s narrative with Kursk offensive  The HillAnalysis: Ukraine’s Russia gambit punctures Putin’s veneer of invincibility once again  CNN