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The race in the Icelandic referendum is particularly tight; after counting about 40% of the votes, supporters of resuming negotiations for joining the European Union are leading with 51.2%. In rural areas, a majority for the opponents is emerging, while in the capital, Reykjavik, the camp supporting accession is leading.

Brad Lander, a progressive Jewish candidate who called the war in Gaza a "genocide," was verbally attacked by anti-Israel protesters even though he arrived to join their protest. "There is no such thing as a good Zionist," they shouted at him, demanding he leave the place.

US President Donald Trump will serve as honorary chairman of the PGA Presidents Cup next month, the White House announced on Saturday. The tournament, held every two years and bringing together an American team with an international group, will take place between September 22 and 27 at the Medinah Country Club in the Chicago area.

Michelle Obama sparked criticism in the US over the weekend following remarks she made on the "IMO" podcast about life after her daughters, Malia and Sasha, left home. In a conversation with Jon Stewart, the former First Lady was asked if she misses the time when she raised them at home, and she replied briefly: "I'm okay." Later, she was more explicit, saying: "I don't miss them. I really don't...

In Lebanon, footage was documented of "a young man risking his life to save people at sea and a child swept away in a flood at a refugee camp," in Syria solar panels "flew away" and trees fell - and here we had a little rain. In the Western Galilee, flooding is still possible; this is the forecast for the beginning of the week.

Nearly 30 years after the discovery of 10,000 human remains at Herb Baumeister's Indiana estate, the investigation continues. Baumeister, suspected of murdering at least 25 people, died by suicide in 1996. The lead coroner now suggests that he may not have acted alone.

Allegations of forced conversion to Islam in prisons in England and Wales are stirring up a storm in the UK again, following reports that Muslim gangs are exerting pressure and threatening other prisoners — mainly white Britons — in order to make them convert. The issue is not new: official reports from recent years have already warned of Islamist elements exerting influence.

The Muslim organization CAIR removed from its website a teacher's manual claiming that relations with Israel caused the terrorist attack in which thousands of Americans were murdered. The program described the terrorists who carried out the September 11 attacks as a "group that identified as Al-Qaeda and came from the mountains of Afghanistan," but did not explicitly define them as terrorists.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged a sharp decline in trade due to US sanctions and a naval blockade. Meanwhile, the US continues its economic isolation campaign against Tehran.

A British Cabinet Office official is under internal investigation after sharing Instagram posts lamenting that the legendary country singer passed away instead of the Israeli Prime Minister. Other posts shared by the official included comparisons between the singer's age and that of the State of Israel.

An unusual storm that hit Cyprus caused flight disruptions for many Israelis. Gilad Erdan and Yaron Zelekha are in talks to form a new political force. Two men were killed in a car accident in the Galilee. A soldier was arrested for extortion on TikTok while impersonating a minor. Security forces are investigating clashes in Samaria. Additionally, a deadly drone attack in Kyiv and a coup attempt...

The Financial Times reveals that several economic organizations of the Iranian government continue to operate freely in a country that has been attacked by the Islamic Republic. Citizens in Iran are furious over the fuel price hike: "The only thing that doesn't go up is our salary."

The President of Syria is on the verge of ending Kurdish autonomy in the northeast of the country and unifying the state under his rule. Simultaneously, the Al-Shara regime continues to strengthen following the US decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Opposition activists warn: "The ideology of Al-Qaeda will be embedded in new generations of believers."

Media outlets in the country reported heavy exchanges of fire in several locations in the capital, Niamey, after officers opposing the military junta declared a rebellion. Sources in the country report that the coup attempt appears to have been suppressed and calm prevails in the capital.

According to the indictment, 39-year-old Saida Khatun attacked children, shouted curses at a mother with a baby, and hit a man. Khatun was convicted on five counts of aggravated offenses. Since the beginning of the year, 1,926 antisemitic incidents have been reported in the UK — an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2025.

Efforts continue to locate thousands missing following a massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. The number of missing is estimated at 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered so far.

US President Donald Trump plans to temporarily increase beef import quotas to lower ground beef prices. The initiative has sparked backlash from American cattle ranchers and members of his own party.

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle US government allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.

More than 370 residents were evacuated following the strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district, 50 residential buildings were damaged, and a large fire spread to homes and a restaurant. Volodymyr Zelensky announced the opening of an investigation into suspected negligence: "It is forbidden to store ammunition near residential areas." In Russia, reports simultaneously emerged of deaths in...

They are protected by law and considered one of the symbols of wild nature in the USA, but thousands of wild horses have been sold in the last year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico. The demand for horse meat outside the USA and the attempt to reduce the spreading population have led unscrupulous traders to bypass guidelines and embark on a mass liquidation operation.

Former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been ordered to pay over $172,000 for using inside information to bet on the speeches of US President Donald Trump.

The Pentagon is considering opposing British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands if Andy Burnham's government does not increase defense spending as required by NATO members. A senior US official who spoke to the Telegraph claimed that the option is on the table. An internal memo leaked last April first revealed the idea of using the Falklands as a diplomatic lever.

A suspicious square bulge under the US President's suit has sparked an online storm. Alongside theories about unapproved medical equipment, a senior cardiologist warns that the 80-year-old "does not look good" and demands immediate disclosure of data.

Six months into the war, a hard core of generals and clerics has formed in Iran, declaring they are prepared for a prolonged conflict. The younger Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public, has surrounded himself with veteran allies and returned those who previously led the suppression of protests to senior positions. Trump promised "regime change" and got extremists: this is what the new...

According to Arab media, the office of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has received reports warning of the impact of rising prices on public sentiment in Egypt. Consequently, there are reports of a possible dismissal of the government led by Mostafa Madbouly in an attempt to appease the public.

The incident occurred at three in the afternoon in Manhattan. Rescue teams managed to reach the man, extinguish the fire, and transport him in stable condition to the hospital. The New York Police Department has opened an investigation, and at this stage, there are no findings linking the man to the company.

The necklace, weighing 200 carats and set with 673 diamonds, previously belonged to the Egyptian royal family and was on loan to the city's Museum of Arts. Local police investigators believe the robbers were hired by a criminal gang. At this stage, there are no leads to locate them, even though they carried out the robbery in front of witnesses.

The largest Muslim-American organization in the US released a school guide justifying the 9/11 attacks due to 'US support for Israel' and recommending Osama bin Laden's antisemitic manifesto. The Jewish community was outraged: 'This is not inclusion - this is dangerous propaganda.'

Judge Noel Wise ruled that the US administration cannot revoke visas or initiate deportation proceedings against foreign students based on their political speech. The ruling follows policies implemented after the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil.

About two weeks after the attack at the synagogue in Manhattan, Kathy Hochul pledged to increase security ahead of the High Holy Days. Against the backdrop of her criticism of City Council member Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric, she clarified: "There is no place for hate in New York. I am here for you."

Former Pink Floyd star Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning author Annie Ernaux, actor Guy Pearce, and over 200 international artists have signed a letter to the Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, calling on the cultural events to take "concrete steps" against what they describe as the "Palestinian genocide."

Oyo Nyimba was crowned King of the Kingdom of Toro in 1995 after his father's death, when he was only 3 years old. In Uganda, there are traditional kingdoms whose political power is symbolic, but their cultural and social influence is significant. Will there be an heir to the royal house?

According to NBC, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has discussed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run with associates. While no official decision has been made, his recent political activities in key states have sparked significant speculation.

The military judge ruled that the pressure exerted by the CIA on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed continued during FBI interrogations at Guantanamo. Mohammed was captured in 2003 and interrogated in secret CIA prisons, where he underwent 163 rounds of waterboarding. The prosecution presented the confessions as the central evidence in the case, and is now considering appealing the decision.

The US President announced that Washington and Caracas signed an agreement that will grant Americans, according to him, control over most of the more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela. Trump claimed that the deal will more than double US oil reserves and lead to a significant decrease in fuel prices.

The British activist, who was close to Steve Bannon and previously served as Kanye West's campaign manager, was arrested at an airport in Louisiana and is being held at an immigration facility. The circumstances remain unclear.

The Supreme Leader of Iran has called on officials to avoid statements that could harm public morale and deepen internal divisions. He also demanded that the government focus on tackling inflation, unemployment, and the cost of living, while advocating for a reduction in the use of the dollar within the Iranian economy.

30 out of 47 members of the caucus, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on the Israeli government to immediately cancel tenders for construction in Judea and Samaria. The senators called on the Trump administration to consider targeted sanctions: "The move will harm the two-state solution."

Inflation is soaring, basic commodities are already hard to obtain, and fuel prices may also rise. Iran does not shy away from any means when it comes to suppressing protests and has already killed tens of thousands, but Ismail from Tehran told The New York Times that an economic uprising "cannot be stopped." Testimonies from the crisis, the regime's sense of pride: "They are convinced they have...

The US Treasury Department is working to deny an Egyptian bank in the UAE access to the US financial system after it allegedly transferred $1.8 billion for Iran's "shadow banking" networks. Simultaneously, sanctions were imposed on an Iranian bank manager and a Hong Kong company.