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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 6 stories
Israeli lawmakers have established a tribunal that permits the death penalty for individuals involved in attacks, following a unanimous vote of 93-0 in the Knesset. This decision comes in response to what has been described as the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Hannah Harper, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mom from Missouri, was crowned the winner of season 24 of "American Idol" during the finale. She is the first female country singer to win since Carrie Underwood in season four. The runner-up was Jordan McCullough, a 27-year-old worship director from Tennessee.
Israel's parliament has enacted a law permitting the death penalty and public trials for individuals involved in the October 7 Hamas-led attacks, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and numerous kidnappings. The legislation, passed with unanimous support from the Knesset, establishes a special legal framework for prosecuting those directly involved in the attacks, including members of Hamas. Human rights groups have criticized the law, expressing concerns over potential violations of due process and the fairness of trials, particularly regarding confessions obtained under duress.
Calbee, Japan's largest snack manufacturer, is transitioning to black-and-white packaging for some of its products due to shortages of ink ingredients caused by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. A government spokesperson noted that domestic naphtha refining is ongoing, utilizing stockpiled crude oil, while imports from outside the Middle East have significantly increased since the onset of the Iran war in late February.
Ronald Dela Rosa, a senator in the Philippines and former police chief during Rodrigo Duterte's administration, sought refuge in the Senate building to evade an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa is accused of being an indirect co-perpetrator in the killings of at least 32 individuals during Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign. He has stated his intention to remain in the Senate until the Supreme Court rules on his case, while police have indicated they will not arrest him while he is under Senate custody.
Craig Morton, a former NFL quarterback known for being the first to start a Super Bowl for two different franchises, has passed away at the age of 83.