Hi Global Recap readers,

You might be surprised by today’s last story. It isn’t our usual deep dive into the world of controversy. Instead, we’re keeping it nice and light to greet the weekend more lightheartedly.

🌐 Here’s what’s up around the world:

• 💦 Spitters Arrested in Jerusalem.

• 🇪🇺 EU Reaches Migration Deal.

• ☢️ Japan Dumps Radioactive Water Again.

• 🚢 Russia to Build Naval Base in a Georgian Separatist Region.

• 🦮 Bad Dog: Biden’s Pet Removed for Aggression

Let’s get into today’s news.

📈 Top News

💦 Spitters Arrested in Jerusalem. Israel Police arrested five people for spitting on Christians/churches in the Old City of Jerusalem. The spitters have been accused of assault or unlawful disorderly conduct. One of them was a minor.

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🇪🇺 EU Reaches Migration Deal. EU leaders have finally agreed on a new deal to handle the influx of refugees and migrants. The new rules will allow frontline states to speed up the process and relocate people to other countries.

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☢️ Japan Dumps Radioactive Water into the Ocean Again. Despite receiving furious backlashes from neighboring countries and local fishermen, Japan has started releasing more treated radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which was damaged by a tsunami in 2011.

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🚢 Russia to Build Naval Base in a Georgian Separatist Region. Russia plans to set up a permanent naval base in the separatist region of Abkhazia, a move that will likely anger Georgia and Ukraine. The leader of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, said he signed an agreement with Moscow to host the Russian navy in the Ochamchire district.

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✍️ In-Depth

United States
Bad Dog: Biden’s Pet Removed for Aggression

🐶 Biden’s Dog Bites Back. The US president’s pet dog has been causing trouble at the White House, biting several staff members and Secret Service agents.

Well… 11 agents and a higher number of staff members to be exact.

🏠 Commander Sent Away. Commander, Biden’s two-year-old German Shepherd, has been removed from the presidential residence and sent to an undisclosed location. The White House is evaluating the “next steps” for the dog.

😬 Why It Matters. Commander’s biting incidents have raised questions about the safety and well-being of the people who work and visit the White House. They also reflect poorly on Biden’s image as a leader and a pet lover.

🐾 The Dog’s History. Commander was a gift from President Biden’s brother James Biden and his sister-in-law Sara Biden in 2021. His arrival at the White House followed the relocation of the president’s other German shepherd, Major, who was also sent away in 2021 for several biting incidents.

🗣️ What They Said. The White House spokesperson said that the Bidens “care deeply” about the safety of those who work at the White House and those who protect them. The Secret Service said that none of its agents were seriously injured by Commander.

The Bidens have previously pointed to the “stressful” conditions at the White House as the reason for their dogs’ behavior.