RNN June 22nd 2026

U.S. Waives Sanctions on Iranian Oil: The U.S. Treasury has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil as part of a 60-day interim agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. This development follows extensive talks in Switzerland between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials. Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat reported major progress in discussions, notably regarding an end to the Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally announced his resignation. Starmer, who won a landslide election in 2024, saw a decline in both personal and party popularity over the last two years. A formal contest to replace him will begin in July. Supreme Court Reinstates Murder Conviction in Etan Patz Case: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to reinstate the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez for the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz. The decision grants an appeal from New York prosecutors to overturn a federal appeals court's previous decision to void the verdict. Hernandez had previously confessed to the crime under police questioning, though his lawyers argued it was a false confession caused by mental illness. Animal Cruelty Investigation in Central Florida: Authorities in Kissimmee, Florida, have arrested two women on felony animal cruelty charges after rescuing 24 dogs, including multiple puppies, from a hot car. Responding officers and animal services found the animals trapped inside a filthy, bug-infested sedan without food or water. The dogs are currently undergoing medical evaluations.