The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again today, after a brief pause. Hunter Biden’s plea deal over federal tax charges was put on hold after a dramatic day in court. West African leaders say an attempted coup is underway in Niger - we’ll tell you the latest. More than 120 million people are set to be under heat alerts across the US in the coming days. And, Ireland’s public broadcaster reports singer Sinéad O’Connor has died.

The heatwave is expanding across the US and the high temperatures are threatening the environment and people's health. In a surprise twist, a judge didn't accept the plea deal Hunter Biden and prosecutors struck over tax and gun charges. The Homeland Security Secretary is facing House Republicans over his handling of the US-Mexico border. Some lawmakers want more transparency about UFOs - we'll bring you the details. And, a London jury has given its verdict in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial.

The extreme heatwave hitting the US is expanding and more than 100 million people are under heat alerts. Climate change could cause the collapse of a vital ocean current system, affecting "every person on Earth." Israel's Supreme Court says it won't temporarily block a controversial new law. A new postpartum depression pill shows promising results. Plus, swimming in the river Seine could be coming back next year.

The Fed will decide whether to raise interest rates today, while Americans are feeling pretty positive about the economy. Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty in federal court this morning. China's foreign minister has been fired, and he hasn't been seen in public for a month. The Government is investigating Harvard over its admissions policy. Plus, Skittles is adding an interesting new flavor.

Rising ocean temperatures are prompting a major effort to save Florida's coral reefs. On the eve before Hunter Biden’s plea hearing, a judge is threatening to sanction one of his lawyers – we have the latest. The Biden administration proposed a new rule to bridge the gap between mental and physical health care. We have details on Ukraine’s counteroffensive near a key city in its war with Russia. Lastly, President Joe Biden is honoring the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother in a big way.

We start with the Biden Administration - its controversial asylum policy has been blocked by a federal judge, and we’ll tell you why. Plus, the Teamsters union has a reached a deal with UPS and may have avoided a strike - we take you inside the negotiations. We’re following developments on the health of a former US marine who was injured while fighting for Ukraine. Attorneys for the man accused of killing four Idaho students suggest their client has an alibi. And finally, we have an update on Bronny James - who suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice.

The ongoing heatwave in the US is set to make the Midwest the hottest it’s been all year. We break down the latest economy readings, as the Federal Reserve meets to discuss interest rate hikes. Republican lawmakers in Alabama seem to be defying a Supreme Court order – we'll explain. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy elevates his impeachment talk against President Joe Biden. Plus, women are reporting alarming side effects from diabetes drugs prescribed for weight loss.

We're learning more about the investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Scientists say the current heat could feel like a "cool summer" by future standards. Doctors are striking in Israel after controversial judicial reforms. A former US Marine is fighting extradition. Plus, a 16 year old girl makes world cup history.

Without human-induced climate change, the heatwaves hitting the world would be "virtually impossible", according to a new report. The Justice Department is suing Texas over floating border barriers. UPS and the Teamsters are meeting for talks, as a strike deadline looms. Mines have been found at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Plus, we'll tell you which NFL player has been suspended for gambling.

The Justice Department is suing the state of Texas over floating barriers used to deter migrants at the border. Investigators are scrutinizing a meeting where former President Donald Trump praised US election security protections. Alabama police are referring to a woman's disappearance after calling about a baby on the interstate as a “hoax.” More than 90 prison security agents are being held hostage by inmates in different prisons in Ecuador. And, you no longer have to worry about unannounced visits from the IRS.