Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded seven, drawing condemnation from Lebanon's president. The attacks targeted areas linked to militant groups despite a ceasefire agreement.

Billionaires with ties to President Trump have made million-dollar donations to super political action committees supporting Andrew Cuomo and opposing Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. The influx of cash highlights tensions over outside influence and big money in the campaign.

Conservative congressman Thomas Massie met with a political group allied with the Democratic Socialists of America and received campaign support from its leaders. The group, IPAC, has promoted controversial and anti-Semitic content online. Massie continues to draw significant out-of-state fundraising amid opposition from Donald Trump.

The United Nations has rejected Houthi claims that its staff in Yemen were engaged in espionage, warning such accusations put aid workers at risk. The organization is demanding the immediate release of detained staff and insists its mission in Yemen is purely humanitarian.

Nigel Farage has toughened his stance on Russia, calling Vladimir Putin 'a very bad dude' and supporting shooting down Russian jets that enter allied airspace. He also backed using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine and addressed concerns about his party's position on Moscow.

Buildots acquires Genda to integrate real-time site progress and workforce insights, aiming to boost jobsite productivity. The move addresses longstanding data gaps in the construction industry.

A Channel 12 News poll shows Likud strengthening to 27 seats, with Bennett 2026 rising to 22. The opposition bloc leads over the coalition, while several parties fall below the electoral threshold.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at an upcoming soccer match, calling it the wrong decision. The ban was put in place due to security concerns.

Four police officers were lightly injured during a car chase in Rahat after responding to violence between rival families. The incident highlights ongoing unrest and recent fatal shootings in the city.

Tensions are rising in the mayoral race as Zohran Mamdani faces accusations over his stance on Israel and Palestine. Critics have labeled him a terrorist sympathizer, while supporters call the attacks Islamophobic. The debate is set to intensify at the upcoming mayoral debate.

Hamas says it cannot return the bodies of remaining hostages from Gaza without equipment to clear rubble, blaming Israel for blocking the needed tools. The group insists it is committed to handing over the bodies but says Israeli actions are causing delays.

The Middle East is quieter after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, with reduced proxy attacks and a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Supporters credit decisive action for restoring deterrence, while critics warn of risks to diplomacy and caution against drawing broad conclusions.