Iran’s national soccer team rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that it should avoid the 2026 World Cup for safety reasons. The team insisted that only the world governing body of football can decide participation and said it earned its place through qualification.

Currys has warned that rising demand for Artificial Intelligence technology is pushing up chip costs and could lead to higher prices for electronics. The retailer also said conflict in the Middle East may dampen consumer confidence and spending.

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are set to be cancelled due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges mean the races will not be replaced, reducing the season to 22 events.

Lawmakers are urging the government to apologise for Britain's actions during its rule of Palestine from 1917 to 1948. A legal petition alleges unlawful conduct and calls for formal recognition of historical responsibility.

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Israel's military said 90 fighter jets dropped 200 bombs on multiple Iranian security headquarters in Tehran. Targets included facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, internal security forces, and ballistic missile research.

A drone strike in northern Iraq killed two members of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group, which blamed Iran for the attack. Another group reported a separate strike near Erbil without casualties.

The Israel Defense Forces said it killed two senior Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon. The military said the men were responsible for rocket fire and other attacks against Israel.

Influencers featured in Louis Theroux's documentary about the manosphere have lashed out at him following its release. Several accuse the programme of unfair editing as debate over the movement intensifies.

Israel has dismissed Lebanon’s offer for direct negotiations, citing Beirut’s inability to curb Hezbollah’s attacks. Lebanese leaders face mounting pressure at home and abroad but risk internal instability if they move forcefully against the armed group.

Iran’s missile and drone attacks have exposed shared security risks for Gulf states and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Ukraine’s experience countering similar threats offers a path for deeper trilateral cooperation at the upcoming summit in Ankara.

United Nations experts say Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders have displaced more than 700,000 people in Lebanon. They warn the situation could amount to war crimes and trigger a full-scale humanitarian emergency without urgent action.