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The director of the film 'Naza' says footage of Israeli military operations shown in the documentary amounts to what he calls 'clearly a crime'. The film exposes Israeli military conduct, and the director's accusation is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of Israel's actions. The comments are fuelling renewed debate over accountability for the conduct documented.

A Reuters special report details how Iran's precision strikes on Gulf infrastructure disrupted energy and shipping facilities and complicated US military planning in the region. The reporting examines which sites were hit, the weapons used, and how the damage undermined assumptions about regional readiness, prompting renewed debate over Gulf states' vulnerability and US deterrence strategy.

Donald Trump's legal battle with Deutsche Bank and Congress over access to his financial records, which reached the Supreme Court, is being explained and debated across coverage of the ruling. The case centered on whether presidential financial documents held by the bank could be released to investigators, touching on executive power and accountability.

A judge has issued a ruling restricting the Justice Department's ability to obtain records belonging to Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. A legal analyst broke down the decision on air, explaining what the ruling means for the limits of federal investigators' reach into the private records of sitting members of Congress and how it may shape the case going forward.

A diplomat has revealed that all candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general have each attracted at least one veto in the Security Council's selection process. The disclosure comes as the 15-member council holds informal straw polls to narrow the field, with any of the five permanent members — the US, Russia, China, Britain and France — able to block a contender. The stalemate casts uncertainty over who will succeed Ban Ki-moon.

A report by Haaretz says Israel backed Qatari funding to Gaza before the October 7 attack, and approved the Hamas-affiliated recipients who received the money. The arrangement, long described as aimed at easing humanitarian conditions and keeping calm at the border, is drawing renewed scrutiny over Israeli policy toward Hamas in the lead-up to the assault.

A Flydubai captain has described struggling to open the cockpit door as an attempted terror attack unfolded aboard his flight. His account, reported by The Times of Israel, sheds light on how the crew responded while trying to secure the aircraft mid-incident. The revelations are prompting renewed discussion about cockpit security procedures and crew training during in-flight security threats.

An explosion has been reported in the town of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon, with video footage confirming a detonation took place. The cause of the blast and who was behind it remain unknown. Southern Lebanon has seen repeated strikes and incidents linked to tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, so any explosion in the area draws immediate attention and speculation.

A true crime blogger known as Trench is asking readers to support his work through subscriptions or one-time donations on his site oldmantrench.com, saying even a dollar helps. The request highlights how independent crime news writers rely on audience funding to keep covering cases.

A California appeals court has denied a Black defendant access to records sought in a case brought under the state's Racial Justice Act. The decision, reported by Davis Vanguard, restricts the ability of defendants to obtain documents they argue are needed to prove racial bias in prosecution. The ruling is drawing attention from criminal justice reform advocates concerned about the act's enforcement.

A United States court ruling will allow Latvian flag carrier airBaltic to receive 140 million euros, according to Latvian Public Media. The decision removes a legal obstacle to the funds for the airline, which has been undergoing restructuring with Latvian state support. The case is drawing attention in the Baltic region given airBaltic's importance to Latvia's transport sector and its planned privatisation.

Ghana's National Democratic Congress has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, pointing to a court judgment as the basis for the decision. The move affects the party's branches abroad and raises questions about how overseas members will be organised going forward. Further details about the ruling and its implications for the party's structures have not been widely reported.

Somalia's Attorney General has called for the release of records relating to constitutional amendments, in a case before the Supreme Court that is testing the government's legal standing. The demand puts the government's position under scrutiny as the court weighs the legality of the amendment process. Observers see the case as a significant test of institutional accountability and the rule of law in Somalia.

Israel's Maariv newspaper, citing a source within the Likud party, reports that recent in-depth internal polling shows a strengthening of Likud's position and that of the right-wing bloc, to the point where they have become equal with rivals, and in some surveys ahead of them. The figures, leaked from inside the party, are being read as a sign of renewed momentum for Benjamin Netanyahu's camp ahead of potential elections.

European Union regulators have recommended approval of an Eli Lilly weight loss pill, a decision that would bring an oral obesity treatment to European patients. If formally approved, it would mark a significant step in expanding access to weight loss medication beyond injectable options, intensifying competition in the fast-growing obesity drug market.

The Cleveland Browns are drawing attention after a 2-1 start to the season, with reports swirling about their quarterback situation involving Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Fans and analysts are debating who should start under center, while fantasy football players are also weighing Browns players for Week 6 DFS lineups on FanDuel and DraftKings.

OregonLive has published its editorial board's voting recommendations for the fall 2026 election, laying out which candidates and measures it believes voters should support in November. Editorial endorsements are a long-standing American newspaper tradition aimed at helping readers weigh their choices ahead of election day.

Early voting for the November 3 election starts Monday in El Paso, with local election officials reporting a record number of registered voters on the rolls. The high registration numbers suggest unusually strong interest in this year's election, and observers expect heavy turnout during the early voting period leading up to Election Day.

European Union regulators have recommended approval of an Eli Lilly weight loss pill, according to a news report. The recommendation would move the oral medication a step closer to being authorised for sale across EU member states. Eli Lilly is one of several drugmakers racing to expand access to weight loss treatments beyond injectable options, and any EU decision is being closely watched by patients, doctors and investors.

Katie Zacharia was removed from her role as press secretary after arranging interviews with Fox News, according to text messages cited in reports. The texts reportedly show she personally pushed for the interviews in the period immediately before her dismissal, drawing attention to the circumstances surrounding her exit and who signed off on the media appearances.