The Royal International Air Tattoo has been cancelled بسبب the Middle East conflict. Organisers cited uncertainty over access to the air base and confirmed plans to return in 2027.

An Irish activist detained during a Gaza aid flotilla said she 'could not stay silent' after shouting at Israel's national security minister. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces and all foreign activists were later deported.

Benjamin Netanyahu shared a holiday skit depicting a young man shocking his liberal parents by revealing he supports the prime minister. The video frames right-wing voters as facing social discrimination ahead of a potential early election.

A senior United Arab Emirates official says there is only a 50-50 chance the United States and Iran will reach a deal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He urged Tehran not to overplay its hand and called for a lasting ceasefire and restored stability in the vital oil route.

Police in the United Kingdom say they are open to investigating a sexual misconduct claim against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Detectives are reviewing new information and have contacted a potential victim's lawyer while urging the public to come forward.

Marco Rubio reported limited progress in efforts to end the war in Iran while reaffirming United States demands on nuclear weapons and control of the Strait of Hormuz. He also addressed President Donald Trump’s disappointment with some allies over their response to the conflict.

Saudi Arabia has contained war-driven inflation better than many regional peers, keeping price growth below 2 percent. Housing costs led modest increases, while food inflation remained limited despite rising global energy and commodity prices.

The United States has used nearly half of its advanced missile interceptors defending Israel during the recent conflict with Iran. Officials warn supplies could be further strained if hostilities resume.

German comedian Mario Adrion is bringing his edgy stand-up act to a string of sold-out shows in Tel Aviv. Known for joking about German history and his Jewish wife, he says Israeli audiences have proven the most receptive to his dark humor.

Russia and Belarus have launched joint drills involving nuclear-capable missiles. The exercises were observed by Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko and signal growing military coordination between the two nations.

Argentina has charged the former prosecutor who first investigated Alberto Nisman's 2015 death with obstructing justice. She is accused of mishandling the crime scene in a case now widely considered a murder tied to the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

Iran and the United States are exchanging draft texts through Pakistani mediation as negotiations continue. While officials cite progress, major disagreements over uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.