A man arrested over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London had previously been referred to the government's Prevent programme. Police said the earlier case was closed in 2020, and the suspect remains in custody.

Lawmakers ended the 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security after a bitter immigration dispute. Iran signaled continued defiance in the Persian Gulf, and Maine's governor exited a key Senate race.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed nine people despite a ceasefire now in its second week. Hezbollah said it launched retaliatory attacks as tensions continue to rise.

A leader of Iran's Jewish community pledged allegiance to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at a rally in Tehran. The community has also issued strong criticism of Israel following recent military strikes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Navy successfully intercepted the latest Gaza flotilla, preventing any ships from reaching Israeli waters. He stated that all vessels were turned back and would return to their countries of origin.

Judges at the Venice Biennale resigned after reports that Israel and Russia would be excluded from award consideration. Both countries remain participants, but the decision follows war crimes arrest warrants issued against their leaders.

Tens of thousands gathered in Tiberias to mark the anniversary of Rabbi Meir at his renovated gravesite. Major upgrades have improved safety, accessibility, and facilities while preserving the site’s historic character.

Rats are infesting displacement camps in Gaza, biting children and raising fears of disease amid collapsed sanitation systems. Health officials warn the crisis could worsen as summer nears despite limited pest control aid entering the territory.

Intelligence officials warn Iran could run out of oil storage within weeks as a United States blockade halts most exports. Analysts say production shutdowns may follow if storage capacity is exhausted.

The United Arab Emirates plans to leave the oil producers group, signaling shifts in Middle East energy politics. Russia scales back Victory Day events amid Ukrainian strikes, while King Charles the Third repairs ties with the United States. Syria advances transitional justice as China pressures African nations to block Taiwan’s president.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli Navy stopped and seized ships carrying activists attempting to reach Gaza. He said the vessels were turned back and the activists would return to their home countries.

Syria says it is detaining German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann, who disappeared in January during military operations in Raqqa. Authorities claim she and a Turkish colleague misrepresented their identities and now face legal proceedings.