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Tens of millions of Americans are baking in a dangerous heat wave. The powerful heat dome is forecast to keep temperatures well above normal across much of the country through the weekend. Across the globe, hundreds died in Saudi Arabia where temperatures reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Mecca. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State Department's lead negotiator with North Korea in 1994 when the North agreed to freeze its nuclear program in exchange for economic benefits. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims he was told that U.S. is seeking to lift its restrictions on arms deliveries, NATO's secretary-general is concerned over growing military ties between Russia and North Korea, Muslims are wrapping up the Hajj pilgrimage marked this year by deadly heat and Donald Trump will remain under a gag order in his criminal hush money case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. said famine has likely descended in Sudan and warned attacks in the capital of the North Darfur region must stop. El Fasher was home to more than 800,000 internally displaced before it came under siege by rebel paramilitaries. The city has become a symbol of the country's suffering. Nick Schifrin discussed the crisis with Dr. Yasir Elamin of the Sudanese American Physicians Association. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, Israeli officials say Prime Minister Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, more than 20 countries in the NATO alliance will hit their defense spending targets this year, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions and a federal judge temporarily halted a Biden administration rule expanding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel's military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, where national security advisor Jake Sullivan played a key role. Nick Schifrin talks with Sullivan about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders