As Iranian proxies keep up attacks, senior official says the Yemeni rebels could also move to close Bab el-Mandeb 'should the aggression against Iran and Lebanon escalate savagely'

US president says will hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two-three weeks but doesn't give timeline for end of war; US intel agencies assess Tehran not serious about talks

Amendment to be considered by DNC 'condemns the growing influence' of the pro-Israel US lobby and also decries role of 'dark money' in elections, without naming any other groups

Myron Gaines, co-host of podcast 'Fresh and Fit,' centering on misogynistic views about dating and gender roles, denies October 7 rapes, tells audience member to 'hold on one sec, Jew'

Announcement by Milei comes after his office designated the Quds Force a terrorist organization in January; Israel hails move's ‘moral clarity’

Strike called by PA sees shops shut, universities closed as critics decry law mandating death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly terrorism as unjust

Naveed Akram's lawyer says his family fears for their safety; court hears his mother gave interview to press; judge notes any order would be ineffective as wouldn't cover social media

Source says man in early 20s remanded in connection to attack on Bank of America branch in Paris, which prosecutors say could be linked to an Islamist group with Iran ties