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An extraordinary rescue in Mexico: Areste Cristano Valdez disappeared during a spearfishing trip. Rescuers, initially searching for a body, were stunned to find him alive deep within a cave system. He survived by drinking water from a stream and spending his time in prayer and sleep, losing all sense of time and believing he had been trapped for only three days.

Andrey Klepach submitted a report in which he argued that Ukraine is not going to collapse and that Moscow's economy is on the way to a "social crisis and a major lag behind the West". The head of the state investment corporation in Russia immediately ordered the dismissal of the chief economist.

The President of Lebanon has called for the extension of the UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon, contrary to emerging agreements. He stated that the international presence is vital for regional stability and helps residents remain in their homes.

After anti-Israel opponents achieved a series of victories in recent races despite massive spending by the pro-Israel lobby, the battle reaches California. If Aisha Wahab defeats the AIPAC-backed Melissa Hernandez, it will signal that lobby money is losing its efficacy. Some observers are already pessimistic: "The genocide lobby in Congress will continue to grow."

The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, mocked US President Donald Trump on the social network X against the backdrop of his threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and called on him to worry about his personal safety instead of continuing to threaten Tehran.

An extensive Financial Times report reveals harrowing testimonies from mercenaries in the Sudanese civil war. The report points to UAE involvement in war crimes, despite denials from Abu Dhabi. Fighters with experience in anti-cartel operations were stunned by the intensity of the local violence.

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.

Andy Burnham communicated for a week with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the powerful Chief of Staff to the US President, without realizing it was an impostor. His office stated that no sensitive information was transferred during the correspondence.

A new Ukrainian drone, resembling the Iranian "Shahed", was recently discovered. It is the MICH-2000, which was reverse-engineered from a Chinese model after Beijing refused to sell it. The drone is now being used for critical long-range strikes.

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.

One of the president's most important flagship initiatives was blocked by the Constitutional Council. The Council determined that the bill to prevent access to social networks for those under 15 cannot be implemented. This move joins a long list of the president's political failures.

The Portuguese government has forwarded to the prosecutor's office reports of death threats and antisemitic hate speech at the University of Coimbra, following complaints by Israeli doctoral student Bar Harel. Harel documented hundreds of instances of hate-filled graffiti and stickers across the campus and city.

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.

Arab intelligence reveals a strategic shift in Iran's leadership toward moving to offensive operations on enemy territory. The plans include attacking energy facilities, sabotaging internet cables, and the possibility of ground activity in Kuwait. A series of new appointments by the Supreme Leader is intended to tighten the chain of command in preparation for an expanded conflict.

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.

24-year-old Juan Felipe Giraldo traveled to the city of Pereira, Colombia, for work, while his fiancée and two-year-old son awaited his return for their wedding scheduled for Sunday. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused the collapse of the hotel where he was staying. For days, his father searched for him among the ruins, until his body was recovered on Friday.

Unlike the global trend, where popular European destinations are fighting over-tourism with taxes and restrictions, some countries are investing significant resources to attract visitors. From the lesser-known sides of Canada and small Andorra to Tajikistan, these destinations are actively developing their infrastructure to welcome travelers.

New data from the Anti-Defamation League determines that Cyprus and Greece exhibit the highest rates of antisemitism among European Union countries. A significant gap is revealed between the close diplomatic and security alliance with Israel and the public mood on the street.

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.

A new and controversial measure planned to be put into use next year is causing a stir in the U.S.

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 66-year-old Israeli man, who went on a solo bike trip in Finland, was found dead on the side of the road a week after losing contact with his family. ZAKA and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working to repatriate his body for burial.

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.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of eight Muslim countries accused Israel of rejecting the Trump plan and the establishment of a Palestinian state. They held Israel fully responsible for disrupting peace efforts and called on the US to ensure compliance with the roadmap, including the deployment of international stabilization forces in Gaza.

Daniel Amuna, 62, from Petah Tikva, has died in a Peruvian prison after serving about three and a half years for drug smuggling. He was previously convicted in the Netherlands for the 1990 murder of Israeli woman Miriam Sharon, but was later acquitted on appeal. ZAKA is working to return his body to Israel.

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 giant fire in eastern Belgium has doubled in size to 3,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Simultaneously, an unprecedented wave of fires is raging in France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries. An overview of the fire wave situation.

The escalation between the armies of Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky continues, as they fire more and more at civilian targets: Ukraine launched over 800 UAVs in one night at Russia, some of them exploded in residential areas and killed 5, another warehouse of the "Russian Amazon" Wildberries burned down. Russia hit the Pochaina antique book market, stalls went up in flames and the seller...

Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Kurdish autonomy in Iraq, studied law at the University of Tehran and speaks fluent Persian, yet his government is close to Washington and suffers from Iran's heavy hand. His rule is a symbol of an almost impossible aspiration for regional stability, and the assistance he provided to the Americans in accessing the top brass of the IRGC demonstrates the complex...

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.

Eight years ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was a bartender from Queens. Today, she leads the betting markets for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. In an interview with ABC, she distanced herself from radical progressive positions, including defunding the police and prisons. This week, she revealed her decision to freeze her eggs, a move interpreted as image-building ahead of a...

A tourist bus from Poland overturned on a highway in eastern Hungary. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities and approximately 10 injuries.

The American decision on whether to attack Iran or refrain from action is not made in a vacuum. It is a product of a system of checks and balances, in which the Saudi voice has become more significant than ever.