Summary

Six countries have teamed up to sanction settler networks in the West Bank to curb violence against Palestinians. Meanwhile, Armenia is dealing with post-election drama involving tax evasion charges against a top opposition leader.

Key Stories

Global powers slap sanctions on settler networks — A group of six countries, including the UK and France, launched coordinated sanctions intended to cut off funding for groups attacking Palestinians in the West Bank.
Armenian tycoon charged after election wrap-up — Gagik Tsarukyan, a major businessman and opposition leader, is facing tax evasion charges just as the country finishes up a high-stakes parliamentary vote.
Huge blast rocks Russian ammo depot — A massive explosion hit a military storage site in Russia’s Belgorod region, with Ukraine’s military claiming responsibility for the strike.
BP shakes up its internal structure — The energy giant announced a plan to simplify its organization in hopes of boosting performance and keeping its shareholders happy.

Streamers arrested for disrupting Arizona neighborhood — Three social media creators were picked up by the Pima County Sheriff after neighbors complained about trespassing and blocked roads near a local home.