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The special election to replace the resigned Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell did not yield a particularly surprising result. Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim in the California Senate, defeated moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez.

Ukraine is achieving impressive successes on the front, but the public image of President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to crack. His associates are finding themselves in interrogation rooms one after another, generals are gaining popularity at his expense against the backdrop of the war, and most polls show: the people are fed up with the government and the opposition, and want new people.

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...

The Vatican is investing 100 million euros to build an 80-90 megawatt agro-electric plant. Located in the suburbs of Rome, the project aims to achieve energy independence for the Holy See within two years.

Intense heat waves across the continent have reawakened a deadly danger that had been buried for decades. Shells, mines, and ammunition left on the historical battlefields of the two world wars in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands are being exposed and detonating due to the extreme heat.

The name "Trump" will not appear on the ballot this time, but the midterm elections will be a referendum on his presidency. Less than 3 months before the vote, the president is facing a sharp erosion among independent voters, a distancing of Hispanics, and disappointment even within the Republican camp - in the shadow of the war in Iran and the cost of living: "He is not doing what he promised...

Ukraine is asking Elon Musk to allow the use of Starlink on drones that will attack missile launchers deep inside Russia. The request comes against the backdrop of a shortage of Patriot interceptors and the intensification of Russian missile attacks.

Ed Martin will move to focus on "legal battles" surrounding the upcoming elections in the USA. The move raises questions regarding Donald Trump's involvement in the legal and political struggles surrounding the electoral system.

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is desperate for a deal, but Washington is not ready to negotiate on current terms. Trump announced the start of an "economic D-Day" against Tehran.

Authorities in the country are warning of a large-scale outbreak linked to contaminated alfalfa sprouts. Over 50 people in 15 states have been infected with Salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Four of the patients required hospitalization.

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit claiming that the platform violated the privacy of children. This is one of the largest financial settlements ever on the subject.

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.

A 50-year-old woman died in Ongole, India, after being trapped in an elevator that suddenly began to descend while its doors were still open. While her daughter and grandson managed to exit safely, the woman sustained critical injuries and later succumbed to them in the hospital.

Police officers in Norway arrested a driver in his 40s and discovered plastic license plates on his car that were purchased on the Chinese shopping site. However, that was not the only problem: the driver is also suspected of driving under the influence of drugs.

A 45-year-old man of Albanian descent was arrested in Italy on suspicion of attempted murder after investigators concluded he intentionally accelerated and drove his car into the port waters with his wife inside. The woman, who cannot swim, was trapped in the sinking vehicle and managed to escape through the rear window with the help of passersby. The husband fled the scene but was located hours...

Israelis reported that they were not allowed to enter a Thai zoo and were violently attacked; the owner claimed she decided not to admit Israelis due to their behavior in previous cases. In Thailand, it was reported that "Yaakov" was fined 5,000 baht after threatening the owner, and a person suspected of offering a reward for harming her has not yet been located.

About 40,000 condoms of five different types have been recalled in France due to safety defects. Authorities warned of the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies, and recommended that those who used them undergo testing.

29 of the wounded in Kryvyi Rih are in serious condition, including 5 children. Volodymyr Zelensky: The second strike was carried out about half an hour after the first in order to target rescue forces.

An 18-year-old named Kunal climbed a cliff and threatened to commit suicide following an argument over payments for an iPhone he purchased. For about three hours, his parents and residents tried to convince him to come down, but when the father lunged at his son to pull him from the edge, they both fell. The mother jumped immediately after them.

The editor of 'Stars and Stripes' claimed he was fired after stating that possible censorship of news for soldiers would be a 'red line'. The publisher and a reporter for the newspaper also received notices of termination.

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.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing the decisions of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, specifically the imposition of a special tax on luxury homes used as secondary residences. According to a report in The New York Times, the numerous reactions within the business sector have caused her concern.

Britain is formulating new measures that could restrict trade with entities in the West Bank settlements, as part of the tough line promoted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government against Israel. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is examining options ahead of a possible announcement next month.

Vladimir Putin's army continues to target civilian infrastructure. Drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, while rescue teams were operating on-site. At least 14 people were killed and 121 injured, including dozens of children. Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as an act of terrorism and vowed a response. New footage shows a Ukrainian...

Prof. Jason Arday, who was the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, was found dead in his home following a storm over allegations of plagiarism. Ghent University in Belgium suspended the American researcher who raised the allegations against him and opened a disciplinary investigation.

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...

The Syrian Foreign Minister announced that the country is working to locate and prosecute senior officials of the fallen regime who were responsible for the use of chemical weapons against civilians. While memorial events are held across the country in memory of more than 1,400 victims, Damascus clarifies: "We will bring the perpetrators to justice."

German security services located two pistols and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, allegedly hidden by Russian intelligence. Authorities have launched an investigation into preparations for an assassination attempt, amid threats against opponents of Vladimir Putin and senior figures in the German arms industry.

An investigation in The Atlantic reveals that Ukraine planned to disable Moscow airports with AI-powered drone swarms to pressure Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire.

A maritime mystery that lasted 118 years has come to an end: divers announced on August 10 that they had located off the Isle of Wight in southern England the remains of HMS Tiger, a military vessel of the British Royal Navy that sank in 1908. The disaster occurred following a collision with HMS Berwick, and more than half of the 57 crew members perished. The discovery came after five years of...

Prince Harry and six other plaintiffs, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, were ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds to the publisher of the Daily Mail. This follows the court's ruling that they failed to prove the newspaper used illegal means to obtain information about them.

The former nurse who admitted to strangling her three children to death has become a viral hero. As the legal debate over postpartum psychosis nears a verdict, an unprecedented wave of support, including protest rallies, millions raised, and conspiracy theories, is rocking the United States.

A photo published on Wednesday by the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, during a visit to Iraq, created a storm when the caption "Persian Gulf" appeared in the background. The post was published after a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart, who responded with a photo of his own with the caption "Arabian Gulf". The embarrassing AI video, and the background to the confrontation: a deadline for the...

Since early May, the US military has assisted 1,300 vessels in transporting over 660 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz. However, exact daily export figures remain a subject of debate.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf warned that military power is insufficient to sustain the country if citizens are hungry and the economy is stagnant. The remarks come amid rising US economic pressure and President Masoud Pezeshkian's call to end the war.

About four years after a mysterious 400-year-old grave was discovered near the village of Pien in northern Poland, researchers are publishing the first systematic study on the young woman found inside, nicknamed 'Zosia'. The grave featured unusual measures: a padlock on her toe and a sickle over her neck, intended to prevent her from rising from the dead.

Against the backdrop of increasing economic pressure, the Iranian president is trying to project confidence. Pezeshkian defended the agreement with the US and rejected claims of surrender, while admitting the difficulties that financial restrictions and the naval blockade pose for Tehran.

Turkey has requested an Interpol 'Red Notice' against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing charges of 'genocide'. This move follows a July arrest warrant issued during a trial regarding a Gaza-bound flotilla.

The Turkish Minister of Justice announced the initiation of criminal proceedings against dozens of Israelis, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The background for the demand: the events surrounding the interception of the "Sumud Flotilla" to the Gaza Strip.

Organizers of the Fuckparade, a long-standing techno event in Berlin, published a statement on the event's official Facebook page addressing Israel at length. "Hamas killed 411 people at the Nova festival and took 43 hostages, this is not a war of freedom." The 27th edition of the parade took place last Saturday, with thousands of people participating under the message "Against commercialization...