Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to strike Iran's energy infrastructure if cease-fire talks fail and said the naval blockade would remain in place indefinitely. Military leaders said forces are ready to resume combat operations at a moment's notice.

An Iranian-American doctor is warning of escalating executions in Iran, including the first woman sentenced to death in the latest protests. She criticized actress Elizabeth Banks and other public figures for what she called silence on human rights abuses against Iranian women.

A Polish lawmaker is facing a criminal complaint after calling Israel the 'new Third Reich' and displaying a defaced Israeli flag in parliament. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation says the act distorted Holocaust history and violated laws banning totalitarian symbolism.

Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers he agreed to a Lebanon ceasefire at Donald Trump’s request and declined to hold an immediate cabinet vote. Some ministers were reportedly upset they learned of the move through the media.

Two sanctioned cargo ships appear to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz toward Iranian ports despite a United States blockade. Tracking data suggests some vessels may be breaching enforcement measures as regional tensions persist.

A Hezbollah lawmaker said the group will honor a ceasefire with Israel if Israeli attacks fully stop. He credited Iran’s pressure for helping secure the agreement.

Rachel Reeves said the United Kingdom has no immediate fuel supply shortages despite rising global energy prices. She signalled upcoming energy policy changes and welcomed stronger recent economic growth, even as the International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for the year.

The White House refused to provide Congress with an estimate of the cost of the war with Iran, citing the conflict’s fluctuating nature. Democrats criticized the administration for a lack of transparency as lawmakers debate potential supplemental funding.

The House narrowly rejected a resolution to require President Donald Trump to withdraw United States forces from the war with Iran. Democrats warned of a prolonged conflict, while Republicans defended the president’s actions as necessary and decisive.

A temporary 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to begin at midnight, but major questions remain about enforcement and long-term stability. Israeli forces will hold their positions as diplomatic efforts continue.

Residents of a southern Lebanese border village say new images show their homes have been systematically destroyed. Local officials estimate up to 80 percent of the village may now be in ruins amid renewed fighting and ongoing demolitions.

Enhanced Government grants offer up to €12,500 for heat pumps and new supports for windows and insulation. While upfront costs remain high, careful tariff selection and proper insulation could deliver major long-term savings.