Zelenskyy to G7: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is scheduled to attend the G7 assembly in Hiroshima, Japan, on Sunday. Leaders of the member nationwide of the G7 are anticipated to pledge extra help to Ukraine throughout their summit whereas additionally stepping up sanctions in opposition to Russia for having invaded Ukraine.

Earthquake and tsunami: A small tsunami hit islands close to New Zealand on account of an earthquake that measured 7.7 on the Richter Scale. The quake was centered close to the Loyalty Islands, that are a part of New Caledonia. Small waves from the tsunami additionally washed ashore in some coastal sections of New Zealand.

Candle recall: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reviews that Target is recalling 4.9 million candles it has been promoting underneath the model identify Threshold. The candles are in glass jars that may crack or break. Some accidents together with cuts and burns have been reported.

Disney cancels $1B challenge: The Walt Disney Company, which has been underneath assault by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for criticizing his “Don’t Say Gay” legislation has canceled plans for a $1 billion workplace advanced about 20 miles from Disney World. Disney would have moved 2,000 of its staff to Florida. In saying the cancellation, Disney blamed altering enterprise circumstances and didn’t point out DeSantis.

Home gross sales slip: The National Association of Realtors reviews that gross sales of current properties declined 3.4% in April and the stock of obtainable properties went up by 7.2% to 1.04 million models. On an adjusted annual foundation, house gross sales previously 12 months have slipped by 23.2%. The median value for every type of properties fell by 1.7% in April to $388,800.

Possible indictment timetable: A letter despatched by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Georgia asking judges to keep away from scheduling trials and in-person hearings throughout the weeks of August 7 and 14 is seen as a sign that she’ll transfer on attainable indictments of Donald Trump and others near Trump throughout that time-frame. Willis has been investigating alleged efforts by Trump and associates reminiscent of Rudolph Giuliani and Sen. Lindsay Graham to overturn the end result of the 2020 election in Georgia.