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Judge William Sullivan announced on Friday that he was forced to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Following seven days of hearings and nearly 40 hours of deliberations, the jury remained deadlocked. Clancy, a 36-year-old nurse-midwife, is accused of murdering her three children, with her defense arguing she was suffering from...

US President Donald Trump addressed the confrontation with Iran, stating that despite the loss of 18 American service members, he does not define the current situation as a war. Speaking from the Oval Office, he characterized the events as a "military confrontation" and threatened further strikes against Iranian sites, specifically mentioning Mount Mahosh, if hostile activities continue.

Rabbi Peter Schaktman, 66, was arrested in New York State during a sting operation targeting online sex offenders. Authorities allege he corresponded with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and arrived at a meeting spot. Schaktman, who previously lived in Kafr Qara, denies the charges and has been suspended from his synagogue.

Christian Castro is accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of the shooting that occurred on January 14. This is the first time the court has prosecuted an immigration agency agent for his actions during an enforcement operation. In Minneapolis, there are demands to toughen the charges against Castro.

The new hate crimes team of the Queensland Police and the Federal Police arrested Chris Macomb on suspicion of threatening the Zionist Council of Queensland. The Council: "Anti-Zionism has increasingly become a tool for a modern form of anti-Jewish hatred."

In a letter to the heads of the Armed Services Committees, the organizations demanded the removal of a clause from the defense budget bill that would accelerate joint military technology development and production in the US with Israeli defense industries. The bill has already passed the House and is awaiting Senate review.

A California court ruled this week that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Paul Dean Andrews, 43, for threatening a shooting at a Jewish community center in Redondo Beach, where hundreds of children are present.

US Vice President J.D. Vance blamed Iran for rising fuel prices due to attacks on commercial ships and sharply criticized European countries for not doing enough to ensure global energy market stability. Vance emphasized that the US remains the only power capable of guaranteeing shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US President harshly criticized claims of ammunition shortages following the operation in Iran, declaring that the US has "almost unlimited" quantities. According to him, production is at unprecedented levels and the administration now prefers to stockpile ammunition for the US instead of selling it to other countries.

Among the dead are four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, as well as ten Basij members. According to Iranian reports, one of the munitions hit a residential house where a wedding was taking place, leading to the deaths of the four additional victims. "This is a war crime," senior government officials declared, clarifying: "This will not go unpunished."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that pressure on Tehran could lead to the public rising up against the regime or the Revolutionary Guards turning on each other. Trump, who called on Iranians to "rise up and fight," refused to say if he would send the CIA to arm them - and at the same time is discussing with his advisors the possibility of declaring the end of the war.

A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

Families are giving up meat and medical treatments, gas stations are closing, and the regime fears that the distress will reignite mass protests. At the same time, the United States is launching new sanctions designed to dry up Tehran's sources of income.

Sarah Lindsay Santiago, a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Although she is 17, a grand jury decided to try her as an adult. She faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill revealed that the shooters also...

The Singaporean government will offer grants of tens of thousands of dollars to families who have children. The financial aid will begin at the child's birth and continue until they reach the age of 17. The reason: the country is expected to become a "super-aged" society in the coming year. The Prime Minister welcomed the proposal: "The future of the country will be only as strong as the families...

The school year in Lebanon is expected to begin on September 15, but about 80 schools are still serving as shelters for families displaced from their homes by the war. About 340 schools were damaged and about 30 were completely destroyed, and the Ministry of Education is preparing to return students to classrooms: "We have a solution for every shelter, and no student will be left without a place."

Search efforts for the missing in the ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus continue around the clock. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, with 20 people still missing. Turkey has dispatched a naval search and rescue vessel to the scene to assist in locating the missing and recovering the ferry's black box.

A fortune of 11 billion dollars and an eye-catching mega-yacht have landed on the shores of Italy. However, not everyone is pleased with the "billionaire diplomacy" funded out of his own pocket.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that "Russian and Israeli networks" spread false information that triggered a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Sanchez did not provide evidence for his claims but ruled out Moroccan involvement in the crisis.

South Korea national team star Ji So-yun heard the remark over the radio during a match. Players' Association: "Sexual harassment and a serious violation of rights."

Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and crime against Jews, Jewish organizations are calling on US authorities to increase police presence around synagogues and Jewish schools ahead of the High Holy Days. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have already promised to increase security.

Against the backdrop of reports by the Iranian news agency "Fars" regarding the sounds of explosions heard near Larak Island, a US source said that their forces bombed rocket launchers of the Revolutionary Guard Corps that were apparently on alert to launch missiles equipped with mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.

Eugene Horsh from Philadelphia was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and possession of forged federal documents - but a police raid on his home led the police to reopen the files of missing women from Philadelphia. All the details on the investigation that is shaking the United States.

Facing difficulties on the front, Moscow is increasing sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage across the continent to sow fear and undermine support for Ukraine. In the West, they warn of further escalation attempts.

The foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of staff of the three countries will participate tomorrow in Istanbul in the first meeting of the committee established under the "Mecca Agreement". On the agenda: joint exercises, improving coordination between the armies, and joint development of weaponry. The agreement stipulates that an attack against one of the countries will be considered an...

According to the indictment, 39-year-old Saida Khatun attacked children, shouted curses at a mother with a baby, and hit a man. Khatun was convicted on five counts of aggravated offenses. Since the beginning of the year, 1,926 antisemitic incidents have been reported in the UK — an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2025.

They are protected by law and considered one of the symbols of wild nature in the USA, but thousands of wild horses have been sold in the last year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico. The demand for horse meat outside the USA and the attempt to reduce the spreading population have led unscrupulous traders to bypass guidelines and embark on a mass liquidation operation.

About two weeks after the attack at the synagogue in Manhattan, Kathy Hochul pledged to increase security ahead of the High Holy Days. Against the backdrop of her criticism of City Council member Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric, she clarified: "There is no place for hate in New York. I am here for you."

Former Pink Floyd star Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning author Annie Ernaux, actor Guy Pearce, and over 200 international artists have signed a letter to the Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, calling on the cultural events to take "concrete steps" against what they describe as the "Palestinian genocide."

The US President announced that Washington and Caracas signed an agreement that will grant Americans, according to him, control over most of the more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela. Trump claimed that the deal will more than double US oil reserves and lead to a significant decrease in fuel prices.

Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended until the end of the season following a wild night at a Melbourne hotel. Reports indicate that strippers were invited to the room and players paid to snort drugs off their bodies. Victoria Police is investigating allegations of sexual assault.

Members of Stukas Sur, a hooligan firm historically associated with Sevilla, attempted to clear tent camps and threw migrants' belongings into the sea.

Against the backdrop of US preparations to increase security around synagogues and Jewish communities ahead of the High Holy Days, a senior State Department official tells Walla that Washington is calling on governments around the world to act to protect Jews: 'The toxic hatred that is antisemitism is rising globally, the Trump administration is fighting it.'

According to the AP news agency, the US Army is facing a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe following the fighting in Iran. The shortage raises concerns about the vulnerability of NATO countries in the event of a Russian attack.

A new ADL report reveals that 73.6% of Jewish teachers in US unions practice self-censorship, with 70% fearing professional repercussions for reporting antisemitism. Participants describe a hostile environment, the denial of October 7 atrocities, and the use of "Zionist" as a slur.

Indonesian security forces have deployed large numbers of personnel in three major cities. Tens of thousands of protesters are calling for an end to the country's "militarization" and demanding the death penalty for corrupt officials. The demonstrations mark the anniversary of last year's violent unrest that left ten people dead.

Ahead of local elections, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is seeing a surge in the polls. Party leaders are promising to overhaul art and education programs, removing what they term "anti-patriotic" content. Citizens are concerned about the rise of anti-democratic ideologies and are calling for the continued preservation of Holocaust memory.

Moscow reacts sharply to the expansion of military aid to Kyiv and warns London and Paris of the consequences. Britain is expected to assist Ukraine in the domestic production of long-range Storm Shadow missiles. At the same time, Russia reported a drone attack on the nuclear complex in Zaporizhzhia.

Adva Lavi, known as Maya Ventura, cried and shouted in a Los Angeles court, claiming she is being beaten in prison. After her defense attorney raised doubts about her competency to stand trial, the proceedings were frozen, and she will be brought to a mental health court. Lavi is accused of a series of thefts from wealthy men and women she met online.

The light aircraft apparently struck cables of a cable car used to operate a dam in northern Italy, caught fire in the air, and crashed near an artificial lake in a mountainous area. The 62-year-old pilot and a 63-year-old passenger were killed on the spot. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident and are checking the flight path and the permits granted to...