A court released 26 illegal residents after police and prison officials failed to bring them to a required hearing. The indictments against them were later deleted, exposing serious procedural failures.

A shooting at a church venue in Salt Lake City left two people dead and several others wounded. Police say at least one suspect fled the scene. The incident is under investigation.

Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, will retire at the end of his term after more than 40 years in Congress. His departure follows Nancy Pelosi's and signals a generational shift in Democratic leadership.

After recent threats and months of tension, President Trump has invited Colombia's President Petro to the White House following their first phone call. Both leaders described the conversation as cordial and expressed interest in restarting dialogue.

Lebanon says it has finished the first phase of its plan to disarm Hezbollah in the south, but Israel insists more action is needed. The move is seen as a key step in reducing the group's influence in the region.

The United States has seized Venezuelan oil tankers and moved to oversee all of the country's petroleum sales. The actions follow the ouster of Nicolas Maduro and aim to give Washington control over Venezuelan oil distribution and revenue.

US Vice President JD Vance announced that Venezuela can only sell oil if it serves US interests. President Trump said Venezuela will use oil proceeds to buy American products, making the US its principal business partner. Chevron and other US companies are negotiating expanded roles in Venezuelan oil exports.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed two people after Hamas operatives allegedly fired at troops, prompting accusations of ceasefire violations. The targeted home was in the Tuffah neighborhood, and several others were wounded.

Hasidic Agudat Yisrael rabbis met about the military draft exemption bill but did not publicly condemn it. The group is expected to keep its decision private, letting the legislation proceed while maintaining opposition to sanctions on draft evaders.

Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, former mayor of Jerusalem and founder of Yad Sarah, has died at 74. He was known for his charitable work and public service. Lupolianski will be laid to rest in Jerusalem.

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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request, citing ongoing legal proceedings. The State Attorney's Office is also preparing to reject the request on legal grounds.