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1. 6 siblings forcibly disappeared in 2013 by Assad regime confirmed dead, family says

   

   The family of Rania Al-Abbasi and Syrian authorities say that investigations have unveiled that her six children, who were detained along with Rania and her husband in 2013 by Syria's former Assad regime, are believed to be dead.

2. Canada confirms purchase of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from U.S. government

   

   After months of silence, the Liberal government has formally confirmed Canada’s $2.6-billion purchase of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States. The long-range strike systems will arrive starting in 2029 and mark a major boost to the Canadian Army's firepower.

3. Iran reviewing proposed Trump deal to halt war as Lebanon attacks continue

   

   Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, though U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations had been going on continuously.

4. Idris Elba still isn't James Bond, but he's now a knight

   

   Idris Elba might not be the new James Bond, but he is now one of the U.K.'s newest knights. He was one of several stars who were honoured at Windsor Castle, tapped on the shoulder with a shiny sword and officially knighted by King Charles on Tuesday.

5. The NBA Finals will be a whole new world for most Knicks, Spurs players

   

   This stage — the NBA Finals — is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the 80th title series in league history gets underway in San Antonio.