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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.

An extensive survey by the British trade union Unite presents a grim picture of staff facilities at the busy London airport, with reports including severe hygiene deficiencies and health issues.

The Freedom Fuel gas station chain, praised by Donald Trump for its low prices, is facing allegations of selling stolen fuel. A lawsuit by Mansfield Oil claims the company acquired $4 million worth of fuel without paying for it.

The photos were distributed on his official account and accompanied by a message to his grandchildren: "Standing firm, with hearts full of your love." His lawyers are preparing to demand the dismissal of the indictment and to challenge the legality of the operation in which he was captured. In the US, there has been no official comment yet on their publication or authenticity.

A massive petition gaining momentum in the United States demands that two senior politicians be prevented from attending the sensitive event at Ground Zero, claiming that their presence would deeply hurt the bereaved families and the honor of those who fell in the disaster.

The Birmingham City Council has appealed to the court demanding a ban on hanging British and English flags on the city's streets. If the decision is approved, violators could face a penalty of two years in prison. Critics argue that the council had no urge to act when it came to PLO flags that have flooded the city since October 7.

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...

Germany is shifting its migration policy by expanding deportation operations for Afghan citizens. Berlin has established direct contacts with the Taliban, despite lacking official recognition, to facilitate the removal of individuals not previously classified as security threats.

The US President is expected to host a series of prominent Haredi leaders at the White House, including representatives of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty. The parties are expected to discuss issues regarding the independence of religious education and freedom of religion.

Huge lines at gas stations, galloping inflation, and a severe shortage of basic goods: citizens in Iran describe a daily reality of a war for survival in the face of an unprecedented economic crisis. At the same time, forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij are flooding the streets with strict searches, and desperate residents are making a direct appeal to the West: "Trump...

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, attorney Dieter Wechtenbruch, who represented the Nazi criminal in Jerusalem, was operated by West German intelligence services. His mission was to report the defense strategy to his superiors and ensure that the Nazi past of government officials was not exposed.

Dana Nessel boycotted the party's nominating convention: "I don't want to be harassed and yelled at." She accuses the party leadership of inaction against antisemitism. About 200 rabbis and Jewish public figures demanded increased protection for Jews. "I was a Jew before I was a member of the Democratic Party."

More than 15,000 families have arrived in El-Obeid since mid-July. Over 200,000 people arrived in the city in the first half of the year, with the majority being women and children.

Against the backdrop of growing regional threats, including from Iran, Gulf kingdoms and emirates have opened service tracks for women in recent years. Female soldiers enlist voluntarily, and in Kuwait, the consent of a guardian and adherence to a dress code are required. Women's service is part of a broader policy change, including mandatory conscription, aimed at strengthening the connection...

An unusual maritime incident off the coast of Northern Cyprus: the high-speed passenger ship "Filo Jet," which departed Sunday from the port of Kyrenia en route to Tasucu, Turkey, capsized about two kilometers from the shore.

In China, an unusual phenomenon is developing to deal with one of the country's major social problems: elderly people left alone while their children live and work far away. Young people are offering themselves as "shared children" — a paid service where they come to an elderly person's home, talk to them, and help them with daily tasks.

A young man broke into an airport in southern Hungary early in the morning and stole a light aircraft. He flew towards a nuclear power plant, prompting the military to scramble fighter jets. The flight ended with an emergency landing in a sunflower field, after which the suspect attempted to hijack a car.

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

At least 73 people were killed in one town, including 21 members of one family. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that "criminal hands" might be behind the blazes. Search efforts for additional victims continue.

The media and political system in Italy are in an uproar following the firing of Sigfrido Ranucci. He is considered one of the most respected and important journalists in the field of current affairs and investigations. Initially, it was thought to be the mafia, but his associate dropped a bombshell - and the entire country was stunned.

Police officers who arrived to serve an eviction notice at an apartment in Oklahoma were caught in a trap. The tenant, who refused to leave, booby-trapped the apartment with an improvised device connected to a car battery and aimed a flamethrower at the approaching officers: "Everyone out!". The suspect was arrested and there were no injuries. Watch the footage from the police body cameras.

A New Jersey council member admitted to involvement in an illegal gambling ring and raked in about $900,000 from the activity. A significant portion of the money was used to fund his political campaign. He is permanently barred from holding public office and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim leaders to identify their "true enemy," accusing the US and Israel of orchestrating divisions within the Islamic world.

A Jewish mother living in Brooklyn took her 4-year-old son to a puppet show she thought would be family-friendly – and was horrified when it turned into an attack on Israel. The show, called "The Circus of the Cardboard Pizza Puppets," was presented as part of the International Puppet Festival in New York. According to the mother, after only 15 minutes, it shifted from humor dealing with symbols...

The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, supported by hundreds of thousands of dollars in US taxpayer money, will host a screening of a film that presents the Hamas attack as a 'struggle for liberation from colonialism'. The event is scheduled just one day before the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Elise Hoffsberg revealed the video on her own initiative to «get ahead of the leaks». The candidate, who is married, claimed it was a «friendly act between colleagues» and accused her rivals of blackmailing her to drop out of the race.

A festive flypast intended to open the rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand became the talk of the aviation world over the weekend, after two passenger planes passed at an extremely low altitude over the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, in front of tens of thousands of spectators.

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

The "no" camp leads with 52.5% in a historic referendum. Approximately 272,000 Icelanders were eligible to vote on the future of EU accession talks.

A shooting occurred early in the morning at a rave party at the horse racing track in the city of Aarau. Police confirmed one death and several injuries among the attendees. The area remains cordoned off as authorities conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

After vetoing the condemnation of the E1 plan, Slovenian PM Janez Janša continues his pro-Israel line and has publicly spoken out against the country's president, who called for supporting the European position against the settlements. "No institution authorized under international law has determined that there is genocide," he said, and spoke out against the automatic adoption of "external...

The Premier of Ontario, Canada, Doug Ford, placed a huge sign on the shore of Lake Ontario in response to an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump to change the lake's name to "Lake America." The sign reads: "Lake Ontario, now and always."

A Jewish woman from Brooklyn arrived with her 4-year-old son to a puppet show presented as a family event, but according to her, within about 15 minutes she encountered anti-Israel messages, including accusations that it is bombing hospitals in Gaza. "They had very antisemitic views," the mother claimed, "It felt like a mob - the hair on the back of your neck stands up."

"Britain is evil number one," said Vladimir Putin's senior advisor, threatening to attack targets in the kingdom. Although since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has already carried out various threats against countries in Europe, not all leaders of the continent feel threatened: "If someone has a crystal ball - great, but I don't see evidence that supports the fact that Russia will...

Abdul El-Sayed sparked a storm after responding to an attack on a synagogue in Michigan by saying "hurt people hurt people." Now he has admitted he should have limited himself to condemnation, but refused to disavow anti-Israel internet star Hasan Piker.

About 150 people participated in a protest in Patong, calling on the Thai government to limit the stay of Israeli tourists to just 15 days. This demand has gained traction in Thai media amid growing criticism regarding the behavior of some foreign tourists.

A Pennsylvania resident called the police from the bathroom where she had locked herself with her young children while the burglar was in the kitchen. Police officers arrested the suspect as he left the house without resistance.

The race in the Icelandic referendum is particularly tight; after counting about 40% of the votes, supporters of resuming negotiations for joining the European Union are leading with 51.2%. In rural areas, a majority for the opponents is emerging, while in the capital, Reykjavik, the camp supporting accession is leading.

Brad Lander, a progressive Jewish candidate who called the war in Gaza a "genocide," was verbally attacked by anti-Israel protesters even though he arrived to join their protest. "There is no such thing as a good Zionist," they shouted at him, demanding he leave the place.