Long-shot Republican presidential candidate John Anthony Castro, who repeatedly tried getting former President Trump off the 2024 ballot, was arrested on federal tax charges.

Israel on Friday rejected accusations of genocide brought by South Africa at the UN's top court. South Africa claims Israel's military operation in Gaza is a state-led campaign of genocide.

U.S. and UK military forces carried out air strikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen on Thursday, with support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain. The United States says the strikes targeted facilities known to have radars, missiles and UAV capabilities.