Up First briefing: Qatar’s PM talks Israel-Hamas in D.C.; Texas border control dispute Qatar’s prime minister warns of “boiling” Middle East tensions on a visit to D.C. There’s a growing dispute in Texas over whether state or federal agents have authority over immigration enforcement. Read more on NPR

After Russian doping decision, the U.S. suddenly has 9 new Olympic golden medalists A doping ruling Monday cleared the way for the International Olympic Committee to award U.S. athletes their first-ever team gold medal in figure skating for their performance in Beijing in 2022. Read more on NPR

A luxury Dior handbag rattles South Korea’s politics A gift accepted by the country’s first lady has set off very public debates about ethics and revealed ruling party divisions just weeks before legislative elections. Read more on NPR

The Olympics will begin awarding medals to runner-ups after the Kamila Valieva ban The Court for Arbitration of Sport ruled that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, 15, violated doping rules during the 2022 Winter Olympics and temporarily banned her from international competition. Read more on NPR

In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting Taiwan has endured colonial forces over centuries. The island’s Indigenous people have borne the brunt of this violent history and are still fighting for inclusion and acceptance. Read more on NPR

Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year’s winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Read more on NPR