Netanyahu is reportedly trying to prevent ultra-Orthodox parties from forcing early September elections, warning it could weaken the right-wing bloc. New polling shows neither the coalition nor the opposition currently has a majority path.

Ten countries advanced from the second semi-final to complete the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final lineup. They will compete in Vienna alongside Austria, the five automatic qualifiers, and the first semi-final winners.

Ten more countries secured spots in the Eurovision grand final after the second semifinal. They will join earlier qualifiers, major contributing nations and host country Austria in Saturday's competition.

Joe Kent said President Trump was close to reaching a stronger nuclear deal with Iran before war broke out and urged a shift back to negotiations. The White House rejected his claims and defended the administration’s military actions as necessary to counter Iranian threats.

The Supreme Court preserved mail access to a key abortion pill as legal battles continue. Trump and Xi met in Beijing with differing tones, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reportedly struck Iran. The Justice Department plans to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof over allegations of sexual violence by Israeli troops. The article has sparked widespread criticism over its sourcing and raised questions about the newspaper's editorial standards.

The House of Representatives rejected a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran in a 212 to 212 vote. The measure fell one vote short amid growing congressional divisions over war powers.

A ship accused by Ukraine of carrying stolen grain is seeking to dock in Turkey after failing to unload in Israel. Ukrainian officials are urging Turkish authorities to reject the shipment.

Republican lawmakers are warning that a network funded by Neville Roy Singham is spreading propaganda aligned with the Chinese Communist Party in the United States. Federal agencies are investigating the flow of millions of dollars to affiliated nonprofit groups.

James Carville warned that anti-Israel activists aligned with Democrats could cost the party politically and contribute to rising antisemitism. He said the loudest voices do not represent most Democrats and called for clearer distinctions between policy criticism and hatred.

The House narrowly blocked a measure to require congressional approval for the war with Iran. A small number of Republicans broke with their party, reflecting growing concerns as the conflict and cease-fire continue.

The United Kingdom government has replaced Palantir’s refugee matching system with an in-house platform, saving millions of pounds annually. Officials say the new system offers greater flexibility, security and control over data.