Iran is leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to threaten global oil shipments and pressure the United States. Military leaders warn that securing the vital waterway would be complex, costly, and dangerous.

Two people were lightly injured after rockets were fired from Lebanon toward communities in the Western Galilee. Both were treated at the scene and reported to be in light condition.

Air defenses from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted a third Iranian missile over Turkey in 10 days. The incident heightens fears of regional escalation amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Minister Nir Barkat called for Lebanon to pay a heavy price for Hezbollah attacks and demanded southern Lebanon be demilitarized before residents return. He also urged maintaining civilian routine in Israel to strengthen national resilience amid ongoing fighting.

The episode examines how artificial intelligence is transforming warfare and why digital infrastructure has become a frontline target. It also explores research on workplace 'A.I. brain fry' and a dispute over the unauthorized use of a journalist's identity in a new technology feature.

Edith Tudor Hart, an antiques dealer and photographer, secretly recruited Kim Philby into Soviet espionage before the Second World War. A committed communist, she later lived quietly in Brighton after years of scrutiny from British authorities.

Four American crew members were killed when a refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq, with two others still missing. The حادث occurred amid escalating drone attacks that have killed a French soldier and drawn British and American forces deeper into regional tensions.

An Israeli strike in Beirut killed a Hezbollah drone unit member who also worked as a university lecturer. The military said he was involved in explosive and surveillance drone operations.

An explosion hit Ferdowsi Square in Tehran during Quds Day demonstrations attended by senior Iranian officials. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

Russia said a temporary United States waiver on purchases of its oil reflects shared interest in stabilising energy markets. European leaders voiced concern that easing restrictions could bolster Moscow as global tensions keep oil prices elevated.

The United States has eased sanctions on Russian oil, handing Moscow an economic and diplomatic boost amid rising global energy prices. The move has sparked concern in Europe and could significantly increase Russia’s oil revenues.

The Israeli Air Force struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran in a single day. Missile launchers, weapons production sites, and air defense systems were destroyed as part of an ongoing campaign to reduce threats to Israel.