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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.

The defendants pleaded guilty in court to destroying property by arson, after causing gas canisters to explode in ambulances belonging to the 'Hatzala' organization in the Golders Green neighborhood. The prosecutor noted at a previous hearing that there is evidence that this was a planned attack against the Jewish community, but the arson was not defined as a terrorist incident.

Five Sydney Swans players have been suspended until the end of the season following a wild night at a Melbourne hotel. Reports indicate that strippers were invited to the room and players paid to snort drugs off their bodies. Victoria Police is investigating allegations of sexual assault.

A Chinese court has handed down a suspended death sentence to a former party secretary convicted of bribery and corruption. The case is causing a stir in the country and signals an escalation in the government's anti-corruption campaign.

King Haakon VIII was crowned today (Friday) following the death of his father, Harald V. The new 53-year-old monarch faces a complex task of stabilizing the Scandinavian monarchy and restoring the popularity of the royal family, which has suffered a severe blow in recent years.

Members of Stukas Sur, a hooligan firm historically associated with Sevilla, attempted to clear tent camps and threw migrants' belongings into the sea.

King of Norway Harald V passed away today, Friday, at the age of 89. The royal house had previously reported his hospitalization in Oslo in critical condition due to severe hemolytic anemia. The King had been receiving medical care since August 17, following a bacterial blood infection.

Devastating floods on the border have created a massive lake, equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools, which threatens to burst and endanger rescue operations. Rain continues to destabilize the mountain terrain. China has deployed an engineering team to assess the situation as the search for missing persons continues.

According to American intelligence assessments, Russian President Vladimir Putin views the US as weakened, seeing an opportunity to expand operations against European allies. Amid this, the CIA Director visited Moscow on a secret mission.

Against the backdrop of US preparations to increase security around synagogues and Jewish communities ahead of the High Holy Days, a senior State Department official tells Walla that Washington is calling on governments around the world to act to protect Jews: 'The toxic hatred that is antisemitism is rising globally, the Trump administration is fighting it.'

Anne Marie Fahey was 30 years old, worked in the Delaware governor's office, and was trying to put her affair with Thomas Capano, a married lawyer, behind her. In her diary, she described Capano as a jealous, controlling, and manipulative man, but even after repeated attempts to end the relationship, he would not let her go. In June 1996, she disappeared after going out to dinner with him in...

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Florida court on Thursday and demanded to be released from custody to fight their extradition process to the UK. The two, who face serious charges of rape and human trafficking, harshly criticized the detention conditions in the United States.

Two robbers entered the Munch Museum in Norway and stole 'The Scream' - one of the most famous paintings in the world. The police caught the robbers, but they refused to reveal where the painting was. Only after two years was it discovered under a mattress in an abandoned bus, and then it turned out: the entire purpose of the robbery was to occupy the Norwegian police. The podcast 'Digging...

Avishai Alon, a former Amazon and Microsoft engineer and AI entrepreneur, was transferred to immigration authorities following his parole. According to authorities, he is an illegal alien in the US.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased 6,000 pairs of gloves capable of delivering an electric shock. The gloves will assist officers in the field in subduing detainees and protesters who resist arrest.

After months of criticizing US President Donald Trump's extensive use of tariffs, most Senate Democrats voted for a sanctions package against Russia. The legislation grants the president limited authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports and up to 100% on goods from the five countries that are the largest purchasers of Russian energy.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Thursday that Iran will defeat the United States in a "total economic war," according to the state news agency IRNA. The remarks were made against the backdrop of intensifying American pressure and further deterioration of the country's economic situation, as the Iranian rial reached a historic low, crossing the threshold of two million...

A preliminary report released Thursday details an August 4 incident where US President Donald Trump's helicopter and a passenger plane came dangerously close in the Washington area. Due to communication issues, air traffic controllers did not receive timely notice of the "Marine One" takeoff and cleared a commercial flight to depart from Reagan Airport simultaneously.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked a storm after posting a message of sorrow following the death of Clarence Woodward, a detainee held at Rikers Island awaiting trial for murder. Mamdani sent condolences to his family and promised to investigate the circumstances of the incident, but his words drew sharp criticism from conservatives and the victim's family, who noted that Woodward was...

According to Ukrainian reports, several Russian prisoners escaped in the Rostov region while being transported for deployment to the war in Ukraine. There are reports of an attack on a taxi driver and the death of a local resident.

Media outlets around the world report that the body governing European football has filed separate requests in the US for information as part of a legal proceeding it intends to advance in Switzerland against the FIFA president due to his attempt to sell the rights to the World Cup.

According to the AP news agency, the US Army is facing a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe following the fighting in Iran. The shortage raises concerns about the vulnerability of NATO countries in the event of a Russian attack.

The Qatari Prime Minister met with senior officials in Tehran to urge diplomacy, but the White House clarified that no negotiations are taking place and that the economic pressure campaign continues. Meanwhile, NATO is sounding the alarm over a critical shortage of Patriot missiles, fearing the alliance could be exposed to Russian strikes.

Bassam Bouchehra, a senior official at the Canadian public broadcaster CBC, issued a demand to all network reporters to refer to the deadliest terrorist attack in history as "hijackings that led to the crashing of passenger planes." Conservative Member of Parliament Rachel Thomas called the directive "absolutely shameful."

An Anti-Defamation League survey reveals the significant difficulties faced by Jewish teachers in US teachers' unions.

A new ADL report reveals that 73.6% of Jewish teachers in US unions practice self-censorship, with 70% fearing professional repercussions for reporting antisemitism. Participants describe a hostile environment, the denial of October 7 atrocities, and the use of "Zionist" as a slur.

Three major UK airports have been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the theft of data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers. The operator refused to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers.

Nearly two thousand volunteers mobilized for an extraordinary operation at Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan. Using a traditional method and giant ropes, they managed to move the watchtower, which weighs hundreds of tons, more than two meters in two days. The historic structure was reconstructed after its predecessor was destroyed by a lightning strike.

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad addressed questions on Thursday regarding the impact of US sanctions on oil exports. While acknowledging a recent decline in sales, the minister confirmed that shipments are still ongoing.

Archaeologists investigating the ancient Etruscan city of Kainua, near Bologna, have uncovered a 2,500-year-old well that appears to have been used for ritual purposes. In addition to bronze figurines and vessels, the skeletons of a man and a woman were found inside.

Born in Lebanon, raised in Australia, and living in Dubai: Mario Nawfal has become one of the most influential figures on X. Elon Musk took an interest in him, and Nawfal knew exactly how to leverage that for growth. Understanding that Israel-related content drives engagement, he often resorts to fake news and conspiracy theories. Traffic is king, and Nawfal employs dozens of staff to tweet around...

World press headlines: The Iranian UAV that "changed the face of modern warfare" relies on components from China and costs only about $20,000; in Germany, they are examining the production of parts for the Iron Dome at a Volkswagen plant that is in danger of closing; and in the US, the British organization Palestine Action has been declared a terrorist organization. Globes presents a daily short...

The commander of the US Army received a message that he should close an investigation into an associate of the Trump administration. He refused and was fired shortly thereafter.

Two polls published days apart predict that Jean-Luc Mélenchon manages to qualify for the second round of the elections. In some of the scenarios tested, he fails to do so, but in all of them, Marine Le Pen eventually wins. Mélenchon represents a distinct pro-Palestinian position and refused to condemn the massacre by the terrorist organization Hamas.

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on chips and a wide range of tech products, including laptops, servers, and gaming gear, amid the race to outpace China in AI infrastructure.

The Serbian militia commander passed away at the age of 83 after being convicted of war crimes for commanding the forces that carried out the Srebrenica massacre during the Balkan wars. He was arrested in 2011 after years of hiding under a false identity.

Turkey has signed a $2.4 million contract with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which is close to President Donald Trump. The goal: to promote its return to the F-35 aircraft program, from which it was expelled following the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems. Ankara is now considering selling the systems to a third country to remove the obstacle to the deal.

12 countries and the European Union issued a sharp condemnation of Israel following the raid on the UNRWA training center in Kalandia and the seizure of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem.

Two women were rushed last July for emergency brain surgeries in Southern California after being severely injured following a ride on the extreme X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain park. According to a CNN investigation, the two suffered from severe brain hemorrhages, injuries reminiscent of severe trauma resulting from accidents or violent events.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow may attack British military targets in response to Ukraine's use of British missiles, accusing London and Paris of escalating the conflict.