1 Germany Weighs Compulsory Military Service After Suspension ‘Mistake’ 2 The Strait of Hormuz Is a Vital Route for Oil. Closing It Could Backfire on Iran 3 Provision added to ‘big, beautiful bill’ loosens law on suppressors, some guns 4 Texas lieutenant gov calls out Abbott for last-minute THC bill veto 5 ESPN commentator apologizes for saying ‘That’s what makes America great’ during awkward WNBA broadcast moment 6 Popular UK comic scoffs at being canceled, says no one cares unless you’ve ‘done something really awful’ 7 Republican attempt to rein in federal judges is stripped from Trump’s big bill 8 Exiled prince looks to lead Iranian people in ending Islamic Republic: ‘Our Berlin Wall moment’ 9 Trump slams Russia’s casual threat to arm Iran with nuclear weapons: ‘That’s why Putin’s the boss’ 10 Joyful Ethiopians and Eritreans embrace at rare border reopening