Newcastle are tracking young winger Anan Khalaili while ruling out a return to Italy for Sandro Tonali. The club has scrapped plans for a radical new crest and faces key injury setbacks, with a European pre-season camp now preferred over a long-haul tour.

Vienna will enforce heightened security at this year's Eurovision Song Contest amid tensions over Israel's participation. Police say no specific threat has been identified, but 500 security personnel will be deployed.

The newsletter covers backlash over New York City’s decision to drop an Israel linked drone company, along with other high profile antisemitism controversies. It also examines legal and political battles involving media figures, immigration rulings, and a federal lawsuit against a California university.

The United States Navy has reduced staffing at its Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain as tensions with Iran rise. The move comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations and warnings from President Donald Trump that military action remains possible.

Instagram will notify parents if teenagers repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content. The alerts will first launch in four countries as Meta faces increasing legal pressure over youth safety.

The United States has deployed its largest military buildup in the Middle East in decades amid rising tensions with Iran. Experts warn that any strike could trigger broader retaliation and risk a regional conflict.

An Israeli intelligence agent has been charged with profiting from smuggling goods into Gaza during the war. The case is part of a broader investigation into Israelis accused of exploiting aid restrictions for personal gain.

An Iranian woman has been jailed in France for promoting terrorism over social media posts about the 7 October attack on Israel. She had been considered a potential candidate in a prisoner exchange involving two French nationals held in Iran.

Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, hitting multiple sites linked to the group's Radwan Force. The strikes come despite a ceasefire and amid rising regional tensions involving Iran.

Global headlines span politics, technology, entertainment and sports. Major developments include the resignation of the World Economic Forum president, a court order in Bangladesh, advances and concerns in Artificial Intelligence, and fresh updates from the worlds of film and professional sports.

Syria and Druze factions in Sweida completed their first prisoner exchange since last summer's deadly clashes. The swap is viewed as a possible step toward further releases and renewed dialogue on humanitarian issues.

Damascus welcomes Ramadan with vibrant food traditions, bustling markets, and family gatherings. This year’s celebrations are marked by the return of the Ramadan cannon after 14 years, reviving a cherished symbol of the city’s heritage.