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Moscow trained activists to set fire to buildings and break through police barriers, and paid hundreds of priests to influence voters. According to The New York Times, Russian military intelligence oversaw training camps ahead of the elections. Authorities thwarted the plan, but in Moldova they warn: "We won the battle, not the war."

32-year-old Margarita Raut was arrested on suspicion of planting an explosive device and eliminating in Sevastopol a former submarine officer who defected from Ukraine to Russia. According to reports, she received payment in crypto and expressed no remorse during her interrogation.

An unusual birthday gift received by Marco Rubio in May has been revealed online: the White House prepared a framed picture for the US Secretary of State featuring 68 amusing versions of a meme created from a famous photo of him. Senior administration officials signed the gift, and President Donald Trump added the words above his signature: "You are great."

Vivian Aisen will begin her tenure in the country and join the Israeli aid delegation. In addition, Colombia has decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel.

At the end of June, two brothers from Venezuela went to the sea near their home. 15-year-old Winder wanted to take their 10-year-old brother, Moises, with them, but he was grounded as punishment. "I kept insisting, but my mother just wouldn't give in," he told the British media. Eventually, he and his brother Davy went without him.

While the US President continues to refuse to publicly support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming elections, it turns out that one question the American President asked him caused Netanyahu to hesitate.

Russia rejected a temporary ceasefire in the Black Sea proposed by Ukraine, stating there is "no basis" for such a move. The decision follows a recent escalation in the region, during which at least 50 cargo ships have been attacked over the past two months.

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially treat Judaism as an ethnic group rather than just a religion. A new bill would require state agencies to include a "Jewish ethnicity" checkbox on all demographic data forms.

After years of disconnection, boycotts, and hostility, the political map is turning: Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, Venezuela has opened its first channel in 17 years, and other governments are deepening ties with Jerusalem. What is driving the shift - and how is Israel trying to prevent the next blow when the pendulum swings again?

One of the central media outlets in New York has launched a move to "whitewash" Mayor Zoran Mamdani. This comes against the backdrop of harsh criticism against him from many sources in the city.

Cami Clark does not hold an official position at Anthropic, but is a key adviser to her husband, CEO Dario Amodei. Her ties to Silicon Valley elites, the venture dubbed a "revolutionary porn company," and correspondence with the late sex offender are now being revealed.

Trump has ordered the US Navy to return to steam-based launch systems on new aircraft carriers. Industry officials warn that the dramatic move is expected to cost billions, delay programs, and create a potential technological advantage for China.

Campaigns in Lebanon and Jordan are calling to ban the new Marvel film due to the involvement of producer Avi Arad. The reason: his service in the IDF and his support for Israel. Despite the protests, demand at the box office remains at its peak.

The stated goal of the procurement is to "achieve compliance quickly and prevent escalation." Human rights organizations and senior officials in the United States have sharply criticized the plan, citing a death case linked to the use of such gloves: "This will lead to a severe escalation in violence."

According to the announcement, the move stems from concerns over national security due to "over-reliance" on foreign countries; however, it is estimated that the move is aimed specifically at the Chinese companies that dominate the market; at the same time, the White House released a report stating that more than 40 countries helped China circumvent the tariffs imposed by the US.

A British investigation and a US Congressional inquiry are examining money transfers to entities linked to "Code Pink," which led pro-Palestinian protests in Britain. The suspicion: a network linked to a businessman identified with China helped fund the activity.

Criticism continues against the US Secretary of Defense regarding the deterioration of service conditions aboard the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln'. This time, it comes from the political arena in the United States.

Nigel Farage has regained his seat in the British Parliament and declared a "crushing victory," but was absent from the vote count after stating he was warned by police about an organized campaign intended to disrupt and disparage the result.

The US Treasury Secretary announced that the United States plans to take economic steps against Iran next week that are unprecedented in history. These measures will combine total economic isolation with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent any traffic in or out of Iranian ports.

Hours of gaming and scrolling in bed ended in severe nerve damage. Indonesian actress Shakila was forced to undergo complex neck surgery. Now, immobilized in a brace, she warns: "The pain was unbearable — keep children away from screens."

At least four people have died in widespread flooding that struck Chiba Prefecture. More than 360 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours, causing severe transport disruptions and power outages. About 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita Airport due to blocked roads and railways.

The drones were used extensively in the Strait of Hormuz area. The cost of a single unit reaches tens of millions of dollars, and the total damage exceeds $1.3 billion. Due to their low speed and altitude, these drones have become relatively easy targets.

Steve Martin from Texas kept an American Civil War-era munition on his desk for years, having received it from his son who found it while fishing. He assumed it was an antique, until a truck driver with a military background warned him it could be a live shell. A bomb squad later confirmed the suspicion.

In an interview with Fox News, the US Vice President clarified that the administration's approach focuses on economic pressure on Iran, with the ultimate goal of "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans." Trump has imposed tariffs on drone imports deemed "sensitive to national security" and ordered a return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers, a move expected to cost the Navy billions of...

Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine's stockpile of interceptor missiles has dwindled significantly while Russia intensifies ballistic missile strikes. He is urging the USA to sell Kyiv a portion of its Patriot stockpile, stating that 5% would help survive the winter, while 10% would allow for full interception capabilities.

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty tomorrow in federal court. The move could cancel the federal trial, but simultaneously complicate or derail the state murder trial scheduled for next month.

The US administration has learned that MADA invested millions of dollars, raised from American Jews, in purchasing European-made ambulances. A senior administration official stated: 'Using American money for purchases from European countries that hate Israel is an unacceptable act.'

The American media industry is in an uproar: against the backdrop of legal difficulties in the merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, reports have spread that CNN is for sale. Network correspondent Brian Stelter rejected the claims, stating there is "zero truth" in the rumors.

Jared Kushner, who was one of the key architects of the Abraham Accords, criticized those who previously claimed such a step was impossible: "For too long the region was trapped in old ideas." He further stated: "There are opportunities for a breakthrough today."

Two international prediction platforms place Gadi Eizenkot with a gap of more than 20 points over Benjamin Netanyahu in the race for Prime Minister. On Polymarket he stands at 53% and on Kalshi at 54%, with tens of millions of dollars already invested.

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former advisor to US President Donald Trump and considered one of the architects of the Abraham Accords, published a post on Thursday marking six years since the diplomatic initiative that changed relations between Israel and Arab countries in the region, expressing optimism regarding the possibility of further diplomatic breakthroughs.

Extreme heat and drought are triggering massive wildfires across Europe. The continent is grappling with record-breaking temperatures that are threatening infrastructure and public safety.

Lebanon becomes the first Arab country to abolish the death penalty. Palestinian students at Columbia sue the university for discrimination. And the British infrastructure project that surrendered to the struggle of Harry Potter fans. Global Zoom.

According to a report cited by the Tasnim agency, Tehran has conveyed firm messages to Damascus and regional countries in an attempt to prevent Syrian intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The warning was conveyed via Turkey and included a threat that such a move would lead to a broad regional conflict on Syrian soil - and would include strikes on "strategic sites."

It has come to the attention of N12 that El Al is forced to cancel the launch of its direct route to Hanoi, Vietnam. Israeli security officials stated that they could not grant the necessary permits to operate the route. This is not related to a specific security incident or a travel warning, but rather to the approval of Israeli security procedures at the airport.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, plans to install dedicated facilities in its restrooms to allow Muslim passengers to perform ritual ablutions before prayer, as reported by Fox News.

A powerful explosion occurred at an ammunition manufacturing plant in the town of Colleferro, about 40 km southeast of Rome. According to authorities, the fire that preceded the explosion broke out in a department where gunpowder compression is carried out. No casualties were reported.

The political system in Poland is in turmoil ahead of next year's elections: Grzegorz Braun, remembered for extinguishing a Hanukkiah with a fire extinguisher, may become a kingmaker following a split on the right that saw 40 MPs leave the Law and Justice party.

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."