Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed equates Israel's government with Hamas, calling both "evil" and labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

<p>The IDF has completed an initial examination regarding the photograph of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol and has determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.</p><p>"The IDF views the incident with great severity and emphasizes that the soldier’s conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops. The incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is currently being addressed through the chain of command. Appropriate measures will be taken against those involved in accordance with the findings," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, which added that "the IDF is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place."</p>

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.

Gunman in domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which left eight children dead, identified as Shamar Elkins.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accuses Israel of using security concerns as a pretext to seize more land and create an international illusion.

Air New Zealand introduces dedicated sleeping pods for economy travelers, aiming to improve long-haul flight comfort with a service never before offered.

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.