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Hackney Council leader Zoe Garbett has informed Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav of her council’s intention to terminate the twin-city agreement, requesting a response by October 7. The Haifa municipality is currently consulting with the Israeli Foreign Ministry on how to address the request.

Saudi Arabia is calling on the US and China to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Frustrated by the lack of progress, regional states are pushing for decisive action against the Iranian threat.

The Spanish news agency EFE reported on Thursday that thousands of migrants crossed on foot into the city of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, after passing through several border checkpoints. According to local Moroccan media, the city has witnessed a significant increase in illegal migration attempts by swimming from the Moroccan coast since July 20, at a rate of more than 200 people per...

British presenter Piers Morgan confronted Austin Franco, a Cornell student who refused a job interview, stating he was "not interested in working for a Jew." Franco defended his antisemitic remarks, leading Morgan to label him an antisemite and a hypocrite.

Special report: Citizens from Iran tell about the intensification of repression in the shadow of the wave of executions, about the presence of armed men, and about phone checks in the metro.

At least eight people were killed this morning in Ukraine in a widespread Russian air attack that included dozens of missiles and hundreds of UAVs. Among the targets of the attack were Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava. Following the events, Poland, a member of NATO and the European Union, scrambled fighter jets after an unidentified object was detected entering its airspace, and later a...

The struggle between the powers has crossed the boundaries of the atmosphere and includes hundreds of satellites stationed in space that may play a decisive role in a future campaign.

The Argentine government has approved an emergency decree allowing for the revocation of residency and the denial of entry to foreigners acting against the state. The move follows a wave of celebrity criticism after the 2026 World Cup, which President Javier Milei has labeled an organized "anti-Argentina campaign."

Dozens of residents and tourists in southern Crete were forced to seek refuge in the sea due to a massive wildfire. A total of 31 people were rescued by the Coast Guard and private vessels from the Agios Pavlos area.

The object that fell in a field in the east of the country is likely a Russian missile, following an incident where a cruise missile penetrated NATO airspace during a widespread attack in Ukraine. Poland scrambled a fighter jet and a helicopter to the area, and authorities have opened an official investigation.

The Wall Street Journal reported on a large-scale Pentagon operation to recover the remains of hundreds of American soldiers killed during World War II.

The body of a 38-year-old British woman was discovered in a derelict building in the center of the Greek capital. Authorities identified the victim 11 days later after fingerprint checks in local databases proved unsuccessful. Investigators are currently working to trace her movements since arriving in Greece and identify her contacts.

US President Donald Trump lost his temper during a security meeting due to frustration over the lack of progress in Iran negotiations. The White House denied the report, which also highlights deep divisions within the administration regarding the war's objectives.

The campaign in Iran is damaging the president's public standing and making it difficult for the Republican Party to maintain its majority in the midterm elections.

An NBC report reveals that Donald Trump lashed out at his advisors over the stalemate with Tehran. A senior US official warned of a 'strategic defeat' due to a lack of clear policy, despite the US military completing a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets.

The PM said he presented the US President with three options regarding the regime in Tehran during their meeting in Washington: 'It is his decision.'

Crime data in London shows a sharp decline in property crimes in tourist centers, but a fierce battle of narratives is unfolding: while Mayor Sadiq Khan denies the contribution of “pickpocket hunters” and urges against vigilantism, local activists point to dozens of arrests and highlight legal failures that allow criminals to return to the streets.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry warned that the war and ongoing shelling make it impossible to guarantee the safety of Hasidim arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. The authorities also warned of a shortage of shelters and medical services, alongside movement restrictions and a curfew in the country.

The State Department called on American citizens around the world to exercise increased vigilance against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East and fears of escalation. Hours later, two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, but Greek authorities clarified that there is no indication of a link between the incident and terrorism or the warning.

Rebbetzins and Jewish community leaders in Europe face challenges that rarely receive a platform, yet resonate with every woman. This initiative, now in its fourth year by the Conference of European Rabbis, supports them in a role that carries great responsibility and power, but lacks formal training.

Progressives love him for his populist economic messages, the Democratic establishment loves him because he avoids extreme statements: Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia is young, photogenic, and Jewish, and his attitude toward Israel ranges from support to criticism. In the polls, he is already standing out as a "rockstar."

High alert in Ukraine: reports indicate that Russia is preparing for a large-scale missile attack. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a high probability of a strike tonight, citing intelligence and partner data.

Firefighters are battling massive blazes in France amidst a 40-degree heat wave; while 60,000 evacuees have been allowed home, authorities warn the danger persists. In Spain, the Castellon fire remains out of control, and a new blaze has erupted in Zamora. Two firefighters have perished in Crete, and Turkey is managing 90 active fires, with evacuations underway in Antalya.

A source familiar with the details said the purpose of the meeting was to convey a message to Vance from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The minister said that the attacks by pro-Iranian militias in Iraq against infrastructure and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia crossed a red line, and therefore the kingdom was forced to respond.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi have signed a comprehensive energy agreement in Ankara set to reshape regional trade. The deal includes plans for daily oil supplies of up to one million barrels and the development of a major transport artery linking the Persian Gulf to Europe.

Two firefighters perished after being trapped in flames on Crete and a third was killed in the Peloponnese. Thousands of residents and tourists were evacuated from their homes. After Spain and France, the concern is shifting to Greece and Italy.

Turkish firefighting teams, supported by aircraft, continue efforts to control forest fires in the country's southwest. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of homes and a hospital, and closed a major highway.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, an American physician and immunologist, refused to testify during a Senate hearing regarding the management of the coronavirus pandemic, as reported today (Wednesday) by the AP news agency. The 85-year-old Fauci was one of the leading members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, as part of his role as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced today, Wednesday, that the earthquake that struck the island of Kyushu has claimed the lives of 13 people. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors trapped under the rubble of a shopping center.

Parliamentary elections in Russia are not expected to produce major surprises, but the atmosphere in Moscow remains tense. After a brief period of openness, authorities have launched a crackdown on dissent amidst the ongoing war.

One lucky winner in Florida scooped up the biggest prize of the year in Mega Millions. The win broke a drought of 38 consecutive draws without a winner.

More than 1,100 public figures, jurists, and activists signed a letter calling for an end to the American military presence in the kingdom, arguing that it endangers Jordan's sovereignty and drags it into a regional conflict. Despite public pressure, the government is not expected to change its alliance with Washington.

Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the global media about Israel. This time: Foreign Affairs claims that regime change in Tehran will only come through ending the fighting, a heated debate in Iran following a Ukrainian attack in the Caspian Sea, and will the US-Saudi nuclear deal ignite a regional arms race?

The Yemeni Foreign Minister stated that the Houthis aim to replicate the Iranian model from the Strait of Hormuz in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. She added that the Houthis rely on the "weak international response" to attacks on merchant ships and wish to continue escalating tensions in the Red Sea.

Political tension between Washington and Paris continues to escalate, marked by mutual insults and a diplomatic boycott at the UN.

The Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation drug cartels have deepened their grip on Africa. Drug production in the west of the continent allows easy access to smuggling routes to Europe and Asia. Nigeria announced that it carried out the largest drug seizure in its history.

What began as a report of a residential fire in Michigan has been revealed as a horrific murder-suicide: Christopher Karolkiewicz killed his wife and six children, aged 5 to 15, before taking his own life. Details emerge regarding the overnight killing spree.

According to Al-Arabiya, the terrorist organization exploited a project funded by an international institution to deploy a private communication network for its operatives in Beirut. Lebanese security agencies are investigating, and the information has been shared with US intelligence.

A vacation that turned into a nightmare: a group of 18-year-olds have been trapped in their hotel rooms in Sunny Beach for many hours after allegedly being violently attacked by a group of British nationals. Parents state that while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of the incident, the young people have yet to receive any practical assistance.

The teenager, who admired mass murderers, has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting at Apalachee High School. He used an assault rifle given to him by his father as a Christmas gift.