World

A French court convicted a woman over a 2024 attack on Jewish students at the University of Strasbourg but rejected an antisemitic motive, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish organizations.

Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a key architect of the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and a steadfast friend of Israel, has passed away at the age of 84.

Mahan Air suspends key international flights to Turkey and Oman amid tightening U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, severely limiting outbound travel options.

A 23-year-old Israeli tourist and former IDF soldier died in a paragliding crash in Medellin, Colombia, amid strong winds. Local authorities are investigating.

Former Syrian general Samir Othman al-Sheikh was sentenced to 60 years in U.S. prison for torturing political prisoners at Adra Prison and committing immigration fraud.

A Philadelphia police investigation into a parked car led to a home containing over a million images and videos of unconscious or lifeless women, sparking an inquiry into potential homicides.

An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Michigan during a training exercise, prompting local evacuations over hazardous material leaks. The pilot successfully ejected.

NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Ohel in Queens ahead of Yom Kippur, joined by community leaders and Devorah Halberstam.

US Vice President JD Vance met with conservative radio host Sid Rosenberg at the White House to address concerns among pro-Israel Republicans regarding his foreign policy stances.

A federal court in St. Louis sentenced Siddharth Jawahar to 11 years in prison for running a 35 million dollar Ponzi scheme that victimized NFL star Travis Kelce.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is deepening Ankara's footprint in Jerusalem through cultural, financial, and security institutions, raising strategic concerns in Israel regarding regional influence.

A 37-year-old Afghan national was arrested in Wuppertal, Germany, after attempting to set fire to the Bergische Synagogue. Jewish leaders condemned the antisemitic attack.

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's BitBank exchange, its software developer, and associates for allegedly laundering hundreds of millions in Bitcoin for the IRGC.

The U.S. will allow an Iranian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, while imposing strict travel and purchasing restrictions amid ongoing tensions.

A UN Human Rights Council investigative team found reasonable grounds that US strikes in Minab and Lamerd may constitute war crimes, alongside systemic abuses by Iranian forces.

Philadelphia police linked five missing women to a "house of horrors" belonging to the late porn producer Raymond "RC" Horst. Investigators recovered over a million digital files containing evidence of murders, uncovering a grim serial killing investigation.

The US State Department approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, raising concerns among intelligence officials regarding potential Chinese espionage and regional security dynamics.

Stickers mocking U.S. President Donald Trump have appeared on gas pumps nationwide amid soaring fuel prices driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran, mirroring protests against Joe Biden in 2022.

As Russia holds tightly controlled parliamentary elections amid ongoing war and economic strain, President Vladimir Putin's ruling party is expected to maintain its absolute majority. The vote, spanning three days, excludes anti-war alternatives as public morale faces mounting domestic pressures.

Globes' global review covers Bridgeville, California being offered for sale, Italy scrapping its annual car tax ahead of 2027 elections, Africa's richest man launching a massive IPO, and Japan's centenarian population hitting a record high.

South African police are investigating a series of nine murdered women found mutilated near Johannesburg, sparking nationwide alarm and fears of a serial killer.

Britain faces outrage after the Archbishop of Canterbury presented an interfaith award to Pakistani cleric Tahir Ashrafi, who previously praised Osama bin Laden, on the anniversary of 9/11.

A Brisbane court sentenced a man to six months in prison for ramming his car into a synagogue gate, but ordered his immediate release due to time served and rehabilitation.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sparked outrage with harsh comments telling foreigners to die in their home countries, following the exhumation of four bodies from an unlicensed Jewish cemetery.

A senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that early presidential elections could be held on April 16, 2028, potentially opening the path for Erdogan to run for a final term.

A Syrian man who fled to Kuwait returned to his home in Homs after 15 years and broke down a concrete wall he built in 2011 to hide his censored library from the Assad regime.

An Israeli-American tourist on her honeymoon in Italy was asked by an Airbnb host to cancel a pasta workshop because she displayed an Israeli flag on her profile.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary David Miliband ignored stark warnings from MI6 and diplomats over imposing sanctions on Israel, risking intelligence cooperation.

A dual Israeli-Canadian citizen has been convicted in Germany for operating a massive software fraud scheme that stole 1.5 billion dollars globally through fictitious investment platforms.

Poland scrambled fighter jets to its border with Ukraine following massive Russian airstrikes in western Ukraine, raising security concerns near NATO territory.

Veteran South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found murdered hours after being abducted near Johannesburg, highlighting the nation's severe violent crime crisis.

A gunman in Minneapolis killed two people and wounded five others, including two police officers, before being shot dead by law enforcement following a dramatic shootout inside an apartment building.

Soaring global oil prices driven by the conflict with Iran have triggered widespread protests and economic turmoil from Syria to Asia, Europe, and the Americas, posing major political challenges for leaders worldwide.

Former US VP Kamala Harris will campaign for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, drawing scrutiny over his anti-Israel positions and refusal to recognize Israel.

A massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Rostov air base and a Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia, while Moscow launched widespread retaliatory missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Iran faces severe economic isolation as US blockades in the Strait of Hormuz strand thousands of truck drivers at land borders, causing major food spoilage and soaring inflation.

New York City launches a one-year pilot program with Throne Labs to install 17 modular public restrooms across high-traffic areas, offering free, touchless, and accessible facilities.

Las Vegas authorities released toxicological reports in a tragic murder-suicide case where a mother killed her young daughter before taking her own life in a hotel room.

An Israeli tourist in Lesbos took legal action after discovering a sign banning Zionists at a local bar, highlighting rising hostility and discrimination against Israelis in Greece.

Elon Musk's heavy involvement in British politics through social media has drawn scrutiny from UK authorities. By shifting support between populist leaders, the billionaire's posts risk splitting the nation's right-wing vote.