The US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media reported five explosions, while US officials described the strikes as limited and defensive.

Officials said the action was in response to Iranian fire on a US aircraft; some also described it as aimed at deterring attacks on commercial ships.

The strikes came hours before US midterm elections, which will decide whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democrat, is running against Republican Mike Rogers for a US Senate seat in Michigan.

President Donald Trump has called El-Sayed a “jihadist” and made other attacks about his faith at rallies.

There is no credible evidence that El-Sayed has Muslim Brotherhood ties or wants to impose Islamic law in the US.

Haley Stevens, who lost to El-Sayed in the Democratic primary, endorsed Rogers shortly before Election Day after a dispute over a political ad about Israel and Gaza.

Bomb threats targeted passenger flights across Europe on Tuesday, including routes involving Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy.

In Poland, a LOT flight from London to Warsaw was diverted to Modlin airport, while a SAS flight from Copenhagen landed at Warsaw’s Chopin airport.

The planes landed safely, and airport operations resumed after temporary closures and checks.

In Spain, a Ryanair flight from Manchester made a precautionary landing in Murcia; officials said no explosives were found.

SpaceX is discussing a deal for Boost Mobile with its parent company, EchoStar, to enter the US mobile market.

The discussions include either buying Boost or reaching an agreement to use its network, but no deal has been finalized.

The plan would combine Starlink satellites with cell towers so SpaceX could provide mobile coverage where satellite signals alone are not enough.

Boost Mobile serves millions of customers but does not own its own towers; it leases network access from AT&T and T-Mobile.

Netflix is testing AI Discover, a new feature in its TV app that suggests shows and films based on what viewers feel like watching.

The test is available to a limited group of subscribers in the United States, and the feature is not available on mobile or children’s profiles for now.

Rather than typing into a chatbot, viewers choose themes such as “Scare Me” or “Something Light” and can explore more specific categories.

They can also tell Netflix to recommend more titles like a selection or stop suggesting it, helping tailor future recommendations.

The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night in Seattle.

The game was Jeffery Simmons' first for Chicago after the Bears acquired the All-Pro defensive tackle from the Tennessee Titans last week.

Simmons recorded a sack and helped pressure quarterback Sam Darnold, while Chicago's defense held Seattle to 252 yards and forced an interception.

Quarterback Caleb Williams passed for 247 yards and a touchdown as Chicago improved to 6-2.

John Lewis has unveiled its 2026 Christmas advert, the 20th edition of a campaign that has become a UK festive tradition.

Kristin Scott Thomas plays Gloria, a grandmother in London who is unsure what to give her grandchildren, Freddie and Maggie.

A talking toy dog named Pickles urges her to do better than cash, then takes her on a gift-finding trip.

Gloria eventually turns her study into a “Gran Cave” where the family can dance and spend time together.

A Yakima County resident in Washington died from H5N1 bird flu after contact with infected dairy cattle.

The person had underlying health conditions and was hospitalized with severe illness, but officials have not released their name or other personal details.

This is the third bird flu-linked death in the United States since 2024 and the first in 2026.

H5N1 has spread among animals, including US dairy cattle since 2024, and more than 70 people in the country have tested positive since then.