Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran, arguing the current US-Iran conflict and sustained economic pressure on Tehran benefits Israel.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his stance that the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu must be taken seriously, even though President Trump says the Israeli PM would not be arrested if he visits. Mamdani’s comments came after he denied claims his administration planned to meet Iranian consulate officials.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
A man has been arrested after setting off an incendiary device outside an immigration court building in New York City. The building houses several federal offices, including the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Published On 20 Jul 2026
US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes on Iran, now in their ninth consecutive night, were carried out ‘in honour’ of American military personnel killed in Jordan and Iraq. The latest casualty figures bring the total number of US service members killed since the war began to 17, with more than 420 others wounded.
Published On 20 Jul 2026
Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One. Video footage posted by his daughter Ivanka showed the helicopter flying over the New York New Jersey Stadium shortly ahead of kickoff giving the President a bird’s-eye view.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.
Founded in 1897 in the Russian Empire, the General Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary socialist movement that organised Jewish workers and championed Yiddish culture and democracy while standing against Zionism.
But what remains of its memory? And is its vision finding new life in the Jewish left today?
This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Emmy Award-winning artist and author Molly Crabapple.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
‘King [Messi] abdicates, but the prince [Lamine Yamal] takes the throne!’
Spain fans filled the streets of New York with chants and songs ahead of the World Cup final against defending champions Argentina. Spain’s supporters are confident a new generation can bring the trophy home.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game rather than fear the pressure, reflecting on the mindset that has guided his career.
Published On 18 Jul 2026