Israel has approved $37 million to seize more than 70 locations in the occupied West Bank, according to official statements. The funding supports further settlement expansion in the territory, which Palestinians and international bodies view as illegal and a threat to peace prospects.

St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell won Missouri's Democratic House primary, ending progressive incumbent Cori Bush's bid for another term. Bush, a prominent "Squad" member, faced heavy opposition from pro-Israel groups that supported Bell. The result signals a major shift in the party's congressional wing.

A new assessment reveals that almost 400 Australian animal species are at risk from avian influenza, including penguins, dolphins, and other wildlife. Scientists say this shows the true extent of the disaster, raising urgent concerns for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem stability.

The US faces production bottlenecks for precision missiles and fully functional F-35 jets because it lacks a domestic supply of gallium. This critical metal is used in advanced radar and electronic components, but the US relies heavily on imports, primarily from China. The shortage exposes a significant vulnerability in America's defense manufacturing supply chain.

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers used fecal microbiota transplantation—a "poo transplant"—from healthy donors to treat severe food allergies in people. The approach appeared safe and produced encouraging results, suggesting that altering gut bacteria could reduce allergic reactions. While larger studies are needed, the findings point to a potential new therapy for a condition with few treatment options beyond strict avoidance.

New research indicates that a COVID-19 infection can trigger dormant viruses, such as herpesviruses, to become active again. This reactivation may contribute to persistent symptoms and complications, including long COVID. The findings underscore the potential need for antiviral monitoring and treatment in at-risk patients.

Astronomers observed the X-ray polarization from a radio magnetar, providing direct evidence of vacuum birefringence, a quantum electrodynamics effect predicted by QED. The result confirms a key prediction of quantum physics in extreme magnetic fields, offering new insights into high-energy astrophysical processes.

New research published in Nature reports evidence of viral reactivation in patients with both acute and long COVID-19. The findings suggest that remnants of the virus, or its genetic material, can become active again in some individuals, potentially contributing to persistent symptoms. This highlights a possible mechanism underlying long COVID and may inform future treatment strategies.

Researchers developed an encapsulation epitaxy technique to produce atomically thin superconductors that remain stable in air. This overcomes a major barrier to integrating 2D superconductors into practical quantum circuits. The advance could enable more scalable and robust quantum computing hardware.