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The name of historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok, who went missing after arriving in Israel, has been linked to a high-profile security case. Russian media report that the indictment filed today for espionage-related activities refers to Kirpichenok, who has been out of contact since August 2.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, responded today (Friday) to the Shas party's petition against the Attorney General's decision, claiming that he has no authority to review or cancel her directive to postpone the state memorial assembly for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after the elections.

A serious accident occurred on Friday in Poland, when a train collided with a truck that entered the tracks. Dramatic footage distributed on social networks shows the moment of impact after, according to reports, the truck driver ignored the traffic light signals at the crossing.

Toronto is establishing itself as a global artificial intelligence powerhouse, threatening the exclusive status of Silicon Valley. The technological revolution in the Canadian city began four decades ago, when Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton left a well-funded job in the United States to research machine learning at the University of Toronto.

American drivers are facing record-breaking diesel prices as the war between the US and Israel against Iran continues to strain household budgets. The average price per gallon has reached $5.85, significantly higher than last year's average.

The legal drama surrounding Tal Inon Dardik, a farmer and father of four from Samaria, continues. This Friday morning, shortly after his arrest in the north of the country, the prosecution unit of the Judea and Samaria District Police filed an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court.

Prosecutors in Romania filed an official indictment today, Friday, against internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. They face grave charges, including human trafficking, money laundering, sexual offenses against a minor, and obstruction of justice.

Duvdevan unit fighters arrested five terrorists this morning in the Kabatiya area who were planning an attack against Israelis in a new settlement in northern Samaria. The operation was conducted under the command of the Menashe Brigade and directed by the Shin Bet.

Ten babies in ten hours. One after another, five sets of twins were born this week at the Wolfson Medical Center, an unusual sequence of births that turned a routine day in the delivery rooms into an event that neither the staff nor the five families will soon forget. Accompanying the sequence of births was Dr. Laura, one of the obstetricians at the facility.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment on Friday at the Central District Court against an Israeli citizen for security offenses, requesting detention until the end of proceedings. This legal action follows a complex joint investigation by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police, which uncovered suspicions of hostile activity against the state.

While for many Israelis the summer months are the peak of the tourist season, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has published data presenting a worrying trend. Despite reports of the safest summer on record in the city, antisemitic incidents have risen by 8% since the start of the year, now accounting for over half of all hate crimes in New York.

If there is one thing almost all of us do with bread, it is to save it "for tomorrow." The problem is that most of the time, when tomorrow comes, the loaf that was once soft and fresh becomes hard, dry, and less tempting. However, the reason for this is not as simple as it seems, and the solution may be related to an ancient baking method that has been returning to many kitchens in recent years.

For about two weeks, Ben & Jerry's held a campaign to choose which nostalgic flavor would return to the freezers. Dozens of discontinued flavors from the company's "Flavor Graveyard" were considered, and after a final vote, the iconic "Chubby Hubby" was selected to return to stores.

Security sources in the UK reveal that the British Army has been forced to immediately stop "non-essential" training exercises in order to save money. The decision comes against the backdrop of heavy budgetary pressures on the Ministry of Defence and is expected to affect the readiness of the forces. The suspension, which is not the army's choice, is expected to last for most of the current year.

Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Thursday that he would impose sanctions on oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands, renewing his country's claim to the British territory. In an address to the nation, Milei said that "winds of change" are blowing in favor of Argentina's claim and noted that Washington is willing to reconsider its neutral position in the conflict.

A terrorist from East Jerusalem attempted early this morning (Friday) to carry out an attack at Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. He attempted to stab the fighters and was eliminated on the spot. A wounded person was evacuated from the scene to Shaare Zedek Hospital, with his condition defined as light.

The upcoming weekend will be characterized by comfortable weather, relatively mild for the season. On Friday morning it will be partly cloudy, but during the day it will clear up and become pleasant. There will also be another slight drop in temperatures, mainly in mountainous areas and inland, and they will be normal for the season, alongside a noticeable relief in heat stress.

FIFA accused the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today (Thursday) of conducting a planned "smear campaign" against the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. The accusations come as part of an intense legal battle surrounding the abandoned attempt to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, a move that caused a major upheaval in the upper echelons of world...

A significant development for the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria. As part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's settlement policy, the Ministry of Interior has granted official settlement codes to four additional communities, establishing their status as full-fledged settlements in Israel.

US President Donald Trump continues to exert heavy economic pressure on Iran, refusing to release billions of dollars in frozen assets. Sources told News 14 that Pakistan and Qatar have twice approached the American president to request the release of approximately $12 billion to promote regional de-escalation, but were met with a firm refusal.

14 years after the evacuation from Migron, the Israeli settlement has returned to the site. The Binyamin Regional Council, through the Binyamin Development Company, established the "Migron Agricultural Farm" in Upper Migron, where several families now reside. Today, with the site connected to the electricity grid, the return to Migron is officially confirmed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that toppling the regime in Iran is the central mission facing Israel, adding that it is "close" and "within reach." He made these remarks during a toast for the Jewish New Year 5787 with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Could artificial intelligence help doctors determine at the start of treatment if a child has an antibiotic-resistant infection? A study by researchers from Ariel University and Clalit Health Services found that machine learning models using existing medical record data can accurately assess the risk of infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria.

Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir presented the "Disengagement 710" plan, which aims to promote the voluntary emigration of Gaza Strip residents to countries that agree to accept them. According to the plan, the goal is the departure of about 250,000 residents in the first year, 1.11 million within three years, and about 1.86 million within seven years.

The relationship between the Syrian leader al-Julani and the Druze residents in As-Suwayda remains tense. Community members are now demanding that final exams be held within their region rather than near Damascus.

Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt are significantly higher than market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gaps between quick-delivery services and major retail chains, illustrating the true cost of convenience.

The isolation of Israeli sports on the international stage is deepening. In an official letter that arrived today (Thursday) at the desk of Israel Basketball Association chairman Amos Frishman, FIBA Europe President Jorge Garbajosa and CEO Kamil Novak announced the decision to keep the ban on international games in Israel in place. The move was decided at the end of the organization's executive...

Hate crimes in New York City have recorded a worrying increase over the past year, with attacks against Jews remaining at the center of the data. According to new crime statistics released by the New York Police Department, the number of hate crimes in the city rose from 367 cases in 2025 to 425 cases in 2026, an increase of 15.8%.

In recent days, political and media figures in Iran have been warning the Taliban regime about the consequences of the unstable situation in Afghanistan for regional security. An article published in an Iranian newspaper titled "The Price of Five Years of Trust in the Taliban" argues that Iran and Russia made a mistake in recent years by treating the Taliban government as a stabilizing factor.

Prime Minister's Office: As part of the negotiations with Lebanon, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed to advance the location and return of the bodies of the leaders of the Jewish community in Lebanon – victims who were kidnapped and murdered in the mid-80s by terrorist organizations. The Prime Minister has been dealing with this issue for decades, since his tenure as Israel's Ambassador to the...

Sushi, sashimi, and canned food lovers might find it hard to digest the following findings: a new study published in the scientific journal Ocean and Coastal Research reveals that one of the most common and best-selling tuna species in the world is swimming while infested with parasitic worms. A team of researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil analyzed 53 tuna...

Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the biggest shopping trips of the year. The list grows longer, the cart fills up with products not bought every week, and the total at the checkout can rise quickly. Precisely during this period, when holiday expenses are added to regular shopping, it is worth stopping for a moment before heading to the supermarket and checking what...

Atef Sabihi, who was convicted in two of the most disturbing murder cases in Israel during the 80s, died today (Thursday) in prison after decades of incarceration. Sabihi served long prison sentences for his part in the murder of the teenager Dani Katz in Haifa in 1983, as well as for the kidnapping and murder of the discharged soldier Dafna Carmon in 1982. His death closes a central chapter in...

Dozens of Northern District police officers raided several locations in Yavne'el, detaining 16 minors and adults suspected of involvement in illegal underage marriages.

An unusual and mysterious incident is being investigated in Malaysia after a human body was located inside the wheel well of a passenger plane that landed from Tokyo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The shocking discovery was made during routine maintenance checks, leading to the mobilization of police forces and forensic teams to determine the identity of the deceased.

The line from Tel Aviv will operate three times a week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a convenient flight schedule including early morning departures from Tel Aviv and return flights from Riga at night.

Leonid Lepshov, a former Haifa resident currently living mostly abroad, is suspected of selling and converting virtual currencies totaling approximately 2 million shekels and holding bank accounts in Russia without reporting them to the Tax Authority.

The heads of the NATO alliance and the European Union sent a sharp warning to Moscow today (Thursday) and announced preparations for a joint response to what they defined as an aggressive and dangerous Russian pattern of action on the continent's soil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified that the attack on the Leipzig/Halle airport in...

The 210th Division completed extensive exercises in the Golan Heights and on the Syrian border to enhance operational readiness for sudden and complex events.

A gradual cooling trend is expected over the coming weekend, bringing relief from the heat across the country. Starting Thursday, temperatures will begin to drop toward seasonal averages as morning clouds clear.