Hello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today. Cheers greeted Nunavut MP Lori Idlout as she arrived today for her first meeting as a member of the Liberal caucus. Stephanie ...

The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area.

The Israeli military says it's responding to strikes from Iran-backed Hezbollah, and warns residents in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate.

The US says the ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping route. In Dubai, authorities say the airport is operating normally after two drones were downed in the area.

It questions whether old or faulty target analysis could have led to the girls' school building being hit, and highlights Hegseth's vow that there would be no "stupid rules of engagement" in the war, ...