The former speaker announced that she will not run for re-election to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career. 'With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service,' she said, amid criticism from younger Democrats that their elders were hanging onto power

The IDF Arabic-language spokesperson issued warnings to residents to evacuate their homes in preparation for Israeli strikes. Lebanese sources told Haaretz that the escalation is intended to pressure the Lebanese government to open diplomatic negotiations with Israel

This follows Paramount's public rejection of a boycott against Israeli film institutions, a stance backed by new CEO David Ellison, the son of tech magnate Larry Ellison, who has taken bold steps to reshape the company, including acquisitions and staff overhauls