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A 29-year-old American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking in an area on Mount Etna that was closed to visitors due to volcanic activity. Authorities noted that in recent decades, more people have died on the mountain from lightning strikes than from eruptions.

Lula launched his election campaign in the place where he led historic labor strikes, but he faces a new generation of app workers who are distancing themselves from unions and the left. In his party, they admit: "The world of work has undergone a fundamental change."

Two Iranian drones attacked the private office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdish region in Iraq. While the regional government's security services did not explicitly name the perpetrators, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani directly blamed Iran for the strike.

The war in Iran is driving up the prices of fuel, food, and fertilizers worldwide, threatening to deepen poverty and keep millions of children in developing countries out of school, as families are forced to choose between education and economic survival.

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and now an independent internet star, blames Israel for the destructive Muslim immigration in Spain.

An ADL report indicates that Cyprus and Greece lead the antisemitism index in the EU. Staggeringly, despite more than half of the citizens there believing that "Jews control the economy," about 90% support continued ties with Israel and the arrival of Israeli tourists.

Lebanese media reported on an understanding reached within the framework of contacts between Washington and Beirut, which led to a rapid end to the exchange of fire between the IDF and the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

After decades of a fragmented intelligence apparatus, Japan is establishing a new National Intelligence Bureau and a National Intelligence Council. Plans also include an anti-espionage law and a foreign intelligence agency amid regional threats and doubts regarding US reliability.

Ahead of the midterm elections, Democratic anger over the Supreme Court is escalating: increasing the number of justices, term limits, and a stricter code of ethics are already on the table. Republicans accuse them of trying to "intimidate the court."

Kyrsten Sinema, the former US Senator from Arizona, had a turbulent affair with her married bodyguard, which ultimately led to his separation from his wife.

US cannabis corporations are storming the European market through acquisitions, exports, and rapid growth. Experts say Europe may adopt an aggressive commercial model that prioritizes profits before it can build regulations to protect the public.

The death toll from Ebola in Congo has risen to 2,325, making the outbreak the deadliest in the country's history; 4,945 cases have been confirmed, with 101 added in the last 24 hours. Background: spread to additional provinces, lack of resources, and fears of regional expansion.

The President of Turkey sent a direct message to Israel: Ankara seeks peace but "will not run away" from war if attacked. He also elaborated on the defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and on Turkey's involvement in regional arenas.

Donald Trump accuses the BBC of attempting to harass his family members after the network requested to subpoena his children and Jared Kushner for testimony as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

A new report by IMPACT-se points to a continued softening of attitudes toward Israel in Saudi textbooks: hostile expressions have been removed, phrasing has been changed, and maps have been updated, but Israel is still presented in some content as an occupying force and the lack of recognition of it is still evident.

The resumption of Emirati flights in Iranian airspace and the movement of presidential aircraft signal a thaw between Abu Dhabi and Tehran. In Israel, it is emphasized that, in parallel, security cooperation with the UAE reached an unprecedented level during the war.

A Financial Times poll found that 53% of voters say their economic situation has worsened since Donald Trump's return to the White House. Democrats lead 44% to 39% ahead of the midterm elections.

Following an oil spill that reached the shores of Qeshm Island, Tehran demands that the issue of compensation and environmental restoration be included in any future agreement regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ethiopia announced plans to build three additional dams on the Blue Nile, declaring that the water flow to Egypt and Sudan "will be under its control." Egypt responded sharply, clarifying that it will not allow Ethiopia to create facts on the ground.

The Israeli mission in Rabat has moved in recent days to its new official headquarters in the Souissi neighborhood of the Moroccan capital. The choice of Mehdi Ben Barka Street, named after an opposition leader who strongly opposed Zionism, has sparked sharp criticism from local activists.

A plan to build a residential complex over a Nazi regime bunker in Berlin is in the promotion process — and now Germany faces the dilemma of solving the housing crisis versus preserving historical sites of Europe's dark period.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enjoys high approval ratings among city residents, despite criticism of his stance on Israel. This comes amid growing concern within New York's Jewish community regarding how his rhetoric impacts antisemitism and local security.

There is currently no basis for the assessment that Trump is about to become an adversary of Israel or Netanyahu - but the risk is that the US will see Israel as increasingly responsible for delaying the planned deals in the Middle East.

The Japanese MMX mission is scheduled for launch in 2026 to collect at least 10 grams from Phobos, with the return of samples to Earth in 2031. At the same time, China is planning Tianwen-3, which aims to bring samples from the surface of Mars itself around 2031.

A 54-year-old blind woman and her 83-year-old mother rejected a multi-million dollar land deal after discovering it was intended for an AI server farm: "If I leave this land, I have failed my mission."

A new trend is changing the tourism industry: more and more members of the third generation are going on long and expensive vacations around the world. Increased life expectancy, free time in retirement, and the wealth they have accumulated allow them to invest huge sums in luxury travel.

The debts of the National Iranian Oil Company reach about 82 billion dollars - more than twice the public budget. Sanctions did not stop exports, but the expensive evasion model deepened the debt and passed the cost to the public through inflation.

Moscow is demanding clarifications from the US and Turkey after documents exposed in Congress revealed plans to transfer US-made weapons from the Turkish military to Kyiv. The deal reportedly includes 70 ATACMS missiles and thousands of cluster munitions.

An official petition submitted to the Canadian parliament demands that the government expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra due to allegations of infringing on local sovereignty. The petition reflects the low point in relations between the neighbors, against the backdrop of a trade war and tensions with the Donald Trump administration.

40-year-old Carmine Agnello, grandson of the infamous mafia crime boss John Gotti, has entered prison after a long period of sentencing delays.

Hengli, an industrial giant employing over 300,000 workers in China, serves as a lifeline for the Iranian regime amid heavy international sanctions.

Larry Montes, 46, from the Bronx, is accused of attacking worshippers and vandalizing a Manhattan synagogue. Despite his antisemitic outbursts during the incident, his aunt claims he suffers from severe mental illness and has an obsession with Judaism.

34-year-old Iryna Terek heads the largest private defense company in Ukraine, responsible for the UAVs and missiles striking targets across Russia.

The extended deployment of the "Abraham Lincoln" is coming to an end amid controversy in the US over living conditions, the mental health of the sailors, and the growing burden on the Navy.

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, the cardiologist who accompanied former US Vice President Dick Cheney, addressed Donald Trump's health condition in an opinion piece he published. Among other things, he referred to instances where Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake at events.

According to a report by Erem News, based on Yemeni sources, Tehran has helped for years to turn the Houthis from a local force into an organization equipped with long-range missiles and UAVs, alongside smuggling networks and ties that extend beyond Yemen's borders.

A senior Iranian parliamentarian warns that the economy has shrunk by 3% and that continued deficit financing could lead to hyperinflation. At the same time, wage delays, strikes, and American pressure are deepening the crisis.

A Florida event hall canceled hosting a political conference due to the participation of American-Palestinian Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. The storm illustrates the deepening rift within the Democratic Party over US-Israel relations.

The war against Iran has exposed heavy pressure on US interceptor stockpiles: arms giants are trying to produce cheaper and faster missiles, alongside integrating small companies that offer low-cost alternatives. Lockheed and Boeing are already presenting budget-friendly solutions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf admits to maintaining direct contact with Hezbollah operatives on the front lines in Lebanon. The statement comes despite Lebanese efforts to curb Iranian influence, amid ongoing clashes in the Ali-Taher area.