The United States Senate has rejected a bipartisan resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. Lawmakers voted 47 to 53 against advancing the measure, dealing a setback to Democratic efforts to curb the administration’s military actions as the conflict enters its sixth day.

Meanwhile, joint strikes by the United States and Israel continue across Iran, with Tehran experiencing heavy bombardment. Israel has also launched new attacks on Beirut, urging residents to evacuate parts of the Lebanese capital amid escalating regional tensions.

Elsewhere, a suicide case in the United States has raised concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence chatbots interacting with vulnerable individuals. Other developments include a conservative Anglican clergy group seeking to challenge the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, businesses adapting to the rise in popularity of weight loss drugs, and new insights into why chimpanzees are fascinated by crystals.