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Ahead of local elections, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is seeing a surge in the polls. Party leaders are promising to overhaul art and education programs, removing what they term "anti-patriotic" content. Citizens are concerned about the rise of anti-democratic ideologies and are calling for the continued preservation of Holocaust memory.

Moscow reacts sharply to the expansion of military aid to Kyiv and warns London and Paris of the consequences. Britain is expected to assist Ukraine in the domestic production of long-range Storm Shadow missiles. At the same time, Russia reported a drone attack on the nuclear complex in Zaporizhzhia.

Adva Lavi, known as Maya Ventura, cried and shouted in a Los Angeles court, claiming she is being beaten in prison. After her defense attorney raised doubts about her competency to stand trial, the proceedings were frozen, and she will be brought to a mental health court. Lavi is accused of a series of thefts from wealthy men and women she met online.

The light aircraft apparently struck cables of a cable car used to operate a dam in northern Italy, caught fire in the air, and crashed near an artificial lake in a mountainous area. The 62-year-old pilot and a 63-year-old passenger were killed on the spot. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident and are checking the flight path and the permits granted to...

The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will arrive in Tehran tomorrow for talks with Iranian officials. The visit aims to de-escalate tensions and address regional security issues, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump provided additional details today (Wednesday) in an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck regarding the crown prince, Mojtaba Khamenei, and declared: "We will achieve a great victory in Iran very soon." "Mojtaba is not dead. His left arm and leg were injured, but he is alive. But if he is dead, they are doing a really good job of faking that he is alive," the...

The Basel-Stadt cantonal police announced that a demonstration planned for Saturday under the title "Death to Zionism" cannot be approved, and that security forces are preparing to take the necessary measures to deal with it.

The aircraft carrier participated in the American operation against Iran. Recently, reports emerged regarding the deterioration of the crew's mental health and a shortage of basic supplies, including food and hygiene products.

15 infants were in the ward where the fire broke out, only one of them survived: "A hospital doctor rescued him." The police updated that identification of the victims will be possible only through DNA testing. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of an investigative committee that will submit its findings within 24 hours.

The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

Yaniv Benaim, nicknamed "Atala", who was at the center of a drug affair that shook Goa in 2010, did not appear for a hearing in a new case against him after being released on bail. Indian authorities have declared him a fugitive, issued an arrest warrant and a border alert - 16 years after he first disappeared from Goa and was extradited from Peru.

Flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border led to the erasure of entire villages. As of now: only 12 people have been rescued from the disaster zones. The President of China ordered rescue and relief forces to be sent to the border area. Officials in the country estimate: "The scale of the casualties is enormous."

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned of a possible attack by Russia: "The Kremlin is expected to target Britain." In the United Kingdom, a campaign has been launched for citizens to prepare for national emergencies. A senior British source told the "Daily Mail": "Russia will want to send a message through actions, something big is coming."

Former Premier League star Raheem Sterling could be sentenced to two years in prison if convicted of dangerous driving following his Lamborghini crash in late May. The former England international also faces charges of possessing laughing gas and failing to provide a sample following his arrest.

Major Jason Watson, who protested in uniform outside the Capitol and sharply criticized the war with Iran, has been charged with contempt of the president, disobedience of orders, and conduct unbecoming an officer. His lawyers: a rare case in the history of the US military, "Trump is not just a failure as a president, he is blatantly violating the Constitution."

In a joint operation by Florida authorities and international agencies, minors aged two months to 18 were located, some of whom had run away from home, been kidnapped, or abandoned. So far, three suspects have been arrested, and the Florida Attorney General clarified: "Many more arrests are expected."

The 24-year-old is suspected of belonging to a group that planned attacks and sabotage in NATO member states, according to an investigation by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Among the charges: smuggling explosives into Ukraine and attempted terrorist attacks. "If the devices had exploded, everyone in the vicinity would have been in danger," it was written.

Karen Attiah claimed after the murder that she refused to participate in "performative mourning for a white man who preached violence". The newspaper accused her of gross misconduct and endangering the safety of its employees, but the arbitration ruling determined that there was not sufficient cause for dismissal. She will be compensated for the full salary and benefits she lost.

Two brothers from the city of Hornell were arrested after allegedly stealing an Israeli flag from a pole outside a business and setting it on fire at their home. Each of them is charged with hate crimes of theft and criminal mischief, as well as tampering with evidence. One of them is also charged with resisting arrest.

A US Air Force military transport aircraft landed Tuesday at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport after departing from Riga. The purpose of the flight and the identity of those on board remain unknown.

German investigators have located an explosive drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, less than a month after an incident in which a drone was found near a Ukrainian plane. Security officials point the finger at Russia and estimate that countries assisting Ukraine are in the crosshairs.

The deadliest summer on record: European Union scientific reports reveal that in Spain, Germany, and France alone, the death toll has reached 25,000. Scientists expect the numbers to rise through the end of August.

New testimony from a woman, according to which the suspect declared his desire to "set the Jews on fire," and shortly thereafter the building went up in flames, led local police to a German citizen who died in 2020, who belonged to far-right circles and was sentenced to prison for blowing up telephone booths. 7 Holocaust survivors were murdered in the arson and 15 people were injured.

A significant development in the investigation of the shooting incident that put hundreds of children and staff at a Jewish summer camp in Maine into lockdown: court documents revealed on Saturday show that as early as the initial investigation, police suspected an antisemitic bias — a detail not included in the initial reports of the incident.

The tornado hit Pomas in the southwest of the country, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands of homes without electricity. 15 of the injured were taken to hospitals, including a pregnant woman whose house collapsed on her. The storms caused disruptions on roads, trains, and flights, and even led to the suspension of a stage in the Vuelta a España cycling race.

According to a CBC report, gunmen raided Kenscoff, setting houses on fire and killing residents, forcing thousands to flee. UN data indicates that more than 3,100 people have been killed in the country due to gang violence between January and June.

"Arrested with commercial quantities of marijuana": Authorities in Nigeria arrested an elderly woman with dozens of bags of cannabis in her possession. The suspicion is that her daughter transferred the drugs to her. At the same time, Britain and Nigeria arrested two suspects in a joint operation with cocaine worth 20 million dollars.

The move, announced earlier this year and subject to Congressional review, is being implemented tonight. This follows Donald Trump resharing a post by the Syrian Foreign Minister, who thanked the American President and his administration for the decision.

13,000 homes have burned in a wildfire that spiraled out of control. The Governor of Nevada declared a state of emergency and called for the intervention of the National Guard. Firefighters report significant challenges in protecting homes and residents.

Incitement, calls for murder, and threats: Ahmad Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of the Assad regime, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Syria. Ten other senior officials of the ousted president have been put on trial, including the president himself. Lebanon has extradited a former senior military official to Syria — the date for his trial has not yet been set.

The large naval exercise planned for next month was cancelled after the Americans announced that the war in Iran is limiting the availability of forces. The decision comes just a week after Trump ordered a significant reduction in another joint exercise, which he called "hostile" toward North Korea and mentioned his good relations with Kim Jong Un.

Less than a month after an attack that claimed the lives of five soldiers, over fifty explosions and arson incidents occurred in Thailand's Narathiwat province. Two women were injured, one seriously. A night curfew has been imposed as the government continues to pursue peace talks.

In the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, they are working around the clock to bring grain and medicine into the country, but residents have no way to purchase basic products. Iranian officials continue to deny the economic crisis: "The situation is under control." At the same time, there are reports of a 150% increase in meat prices.

A week after the antisemitic attack at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan, Jessica Tisch returned to the community where she grew up and promised: Jewish institutions will not be left to defend themselves alone. Before her remarks, she was called to the Torah, and at the end, she received a standing ovation from hundreds of congregants who rose in her honor as the Torah scroll was returned to the...

Former basketball player Kai Spears won a defamation lawsuit after being mistakenly linked to a deadly shooting. A jury awarded him $9.25 million in damages.

About a year after the deadly terror event on Yom Kippur, in which two worshipers were murdered, authorities in the UK announced that a 49-year-old Iraqi citizen is accused of failing to report to authorities information about terrorist activity related to the attack. During the bloody attack, a Syrian-born British citizen drove a car toward the worshipers and stabbed one of them.

According to Bloomberg, the move is being considered due to Israel's decision to advance the construction of housing units in the West Bank - and in light of the fact that the Kingdom's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is seeking to demonstrate a tougher approach toward an issue important to the voters of his left-wing Labour Party. On the agenda: preventing the exchange of goods and services with...

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru today, Thursday, reported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to the center, the epicenter was at a depth of approximately 10 km. There are currently no reports of casualties or significant damage.

The UK Home Office has distributed a booklet containing basic rules of conduct for asylum seekers, following a series of sex offenses attributed to migrants. The guidelines, which include explanations on gender equality, sexual consent, and the age of consent, have sparked a storm: "If they need to be taught how to behave in a civilized manner - they should be deported."

About 500 minors will be transferred from Ceuta to mainland Spain after at least 96 people were killed during a mass crossing from Morocco at the end of July. The move marks a shift in Madrid's position, comes against the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, and is expected to spark a confrontation with right-wing parties opposed to their reception.