Asian Shares On The Defensive But North Korea's Stance Soothes Nerves

Kevin Spacey. Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesKevin Spacey appeared on NewsNation to share his desire to make a Hollywood comeback. It comes after Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone publicly announced their support for him. Spacey has faced a number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. Kevin Spacey said he still has lots to offer to Hollywood despite facing new allegations of sexual assault.

Trump speaking the NRA meeting on SaturdayJustin Sullivan/Getty ImagesDonald Trump hinted at extending his presidency for a third term at an National Rifle Association meeting. It was the former president's ninth time addressing the US's top gun lobby. The speech ended with a pessimistic monologue from Trump set against dramatic music.

President Joe Biden speaks to graduating students at the Morehouse College commencement in Atlanta. AP Photo/John BazemoreBiden appeared to applaud after a Morehouse graduate called for a "permanent" cease-fire in Gaza. The invitation for the president to speak at Morehouse was criticized by many students. Many young people are unhappy with the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Director George Miller with Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty ImagesGeorge Miller spoke about Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron's feud on the set of "Mad Max: Fury Road."He told The Telegraph he thought the dispute was due to them being "two very different performers."He said he warned "Furiosa" stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth not to make the same mistakes.

Donald Trump at the defense table during his hush-money trial in Manhattan. Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty ImagesTrump is unlikely to testify in his Manhattan hush-money trial, sources told The Washington Post. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said the presentation of evidence could end Monday. Experts believe Trump would not benefit from testifying and would likely open himself up to perjury.

Russian Navy's minesweeper Kovrovets fires missiles during the Navy Day parade in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea, July 30, 2017. REUTERS/Pavel RebrovUkraine says it has destroyed a Russian minesweeper in the Black Sea. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine celebrated the loss of the Kovrovets minesweeper on X.