A shelved Gaza documentary commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation won a major film award after airing on a rival network. Critics accuse the broadcaster of enabling biased reporting while distancing itself from the fallout.

The Pentagon says the war against Iran has cost $29 billion and is seeking additional funding as tensions persist despite a ceasefire. Defense officials told lawmakers that while munitions remain sufficient, more resources are needed to replenish stockpiles and cover rising operational costs.

Kuwait says armed members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps landed on Bubiyan Island and exchanged fire with soldiers. The incident highlights rising regional tensions as Gulf states face increasing spillover from the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s title celebrations, drawing global attention. Coach Hansi Flick said he does not usually like such gestures but respects the 18-year-old’s decision.

The global Palestinian population has reached 15.5 million, with more than half living outside their historic homeland. New figures were released as the community marked the anniversary of the Nakba amid continued conflict and displacement.

Political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rattled British financial markets, sending bond yields higher and the pound lower. Investors are concerned about leadership uncertainty and persistent inflation as economic pressures intensify.

On the Beach lowered its annual profit outlook as the Iran war dampens British holiday demand. While bookings have recently improved, profits remain well below earlier expectations due to conflict-related cancelations.

Belgium’s consulate in Jerusalem refused to renew a Belgian Israeli woman’s passport because she lives in Pisgat Ze'ev. The woman said she was shocked by the unprecedented decision.

Rising oil prices from the West Asia conflict are pressuring the rupee and foreign exchange reserves. The government is consulting stakeholders and weighing measures to conserve fuel, curb imports, and boost foreign currency inflows.

India's retail inflation rose to a more than one-year high of 3.48 per cent in April, driven mainly by higher food prices. The increase brings inflation closer to the Reserve Bank of India's 4 per cent target amid global and weather-related risks.

Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor who became a celebrated psychologist and author, has died at 98. After surviving Auschwitz and rebuilding her life in the United States, she devoted decades to helping others heal from trauma.

A higher 7.2 milligram dose of semaglutide helped some patients lose significantly more weight than the standard dose in a late stage clinical trial. Certain early responders lost nearly 28 percent of their body weight, with most of the reduction coming from fat.