ABC News agreed to pay Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation suit over statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The Israeli government approved plans to double Golan Heights settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Cyclone Chido caused severe damage in Mayotte, with the death toll expected to reach thousands. Karen Friedman Agnifilo will represent Luigi Mangione in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. Lawmakers are calling for action on drone sightings in the northeastern U.S., though officials maintain the drones are not a threat.

ABC settles Trump defamation suit for $15 million (Al Jazeera)

Israel plans to expand settlements in Golan Heights (BBC)

Death toll in Mayotte is ‘several hundred’ in aftermath of Cyclone Chido (AP)

Luigi Mangione retains Karen Friedman Agnifilo as defense attorney (NPR)

Federal response to drone sightings prompts bipartisan criticism (CNN)