Israeli officials are seeking legal action over Naza, a Venice prize-winning documentary alleging civilian deaths were built into Gaza targeting decisions. The filmmakers defend the reporting as rigorous, while Israeli leaders call the allegations false and damaging.
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Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks and performances at MetLife Stadium drew criticism from Jewish groups and venues. Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft said the rapper was barred over concerns about antisemitic rhetoric, while Macklemore defended his comments and denied hatred toward Jewish people.
Kennedy Center leaders have warned the institution may be unable to meet payroll within weeks and could close its main building as soon as Tuesday. The financial warning comes amid litigation over efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
The nationalist leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed an agreement in Cardiff asserting their right to self-determination and saying Westminster has “no right” to block democracy. The parties share pro-independence goals but differ on referendum timing and legal routes.
A DHS inspector general report found detainees at Florida’s shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration facility were held in small metal cages for up to nearly two hours. The watchdog said the practice was unprecedented among inspected ICE facilities and did not align with humane treatment standards.
Bettina Anderson confirmed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of Bahamas celebrations after her wedding to Donald Trump Jr. as a gift. A top House Democrat is demanding answers after ProPublica reported Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the festivities.
Trump dismissed calls for stronger AI guardrails as a “SICK conspiracy,” arguing that slowing development would benefit China. His comments followed warnings from AI executives and researchers about potentially severe risks from advanced systems.
Bob Mackie, the celebrated designer whose glittering costumes helped shape the images of Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner and other stars, died of pneumonia at 87. His career brought him nine Emmys, a Tony Award and three Oscar nominations.