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Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for the Senate in Michigan, has requested that AIPAC refrain from running advertisements on his behalf, fearing that public association with the lobby could prove detrimental to his campaign. This follows a high-profile $30 million effort by the organization against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, which Republicans believe backfired.

One of the most well-known comedians in China, Guo Degang, is under investigation by authorities in the city of Wuhan after changing the lyrics of a revolutionary song during a performance. Following the incident, his performance in Xi'an was canceled, and the production company offered a full refund to ticket holders.

The trade war between the United States and Canada is escalating: just hours after new American tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods went into effect today (Saturday) at midnight, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country would impose retaliatory tariffs. The Canadian tariffs will take effect on September 8, and their full details will be published in the coming days.

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor claims he recommended to Donald Trump to remove nuclear weapons from Turkey, describes Ankara's status in NATO as fragile, and makes an unusual claim: Pakistan promised Turkey nuclear weapons if needed.

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old student and wounding two others in Fagersta. Investigators are examining whether he was influenced by online communities promoting violence, after a TikTok account attributed to him posted a photo of the weapon minutes before the attack.

A father in Japan left his 7-year-old son alone at an altitude of 2,500 meters after the boy grew tired during a climb up Mount Fuji. The child was found by a mountain worker in rain and fog. Police ordered the father to return and reprimanded him for his reckless behavior.

A dispute between an Israeli citizen and the French director of a zoo on Koh Samui, who bans Israelis, has reached the courts. After the Israeli claimed he was attacked and the zoo director complained that his mother's house was set on fire, Thai authorities are considering deporting both.

According to the "Al-Araby" channel, the movement of the exiled senior Fatah official is set to form a list with Hamas and two other terrorist organizations. The list, if indeed formed, will run in the elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council in November.

The incident occurred on a flight from Atlanta to Dallas, when the computer's lithium battery caught fire, causing minor burn injuries. This is the 58th incident of battery ignition since the beginning of the year, and the Federal Aviation Administration clarifies that it can happen completely unexpectedly.

A pro-Palestinian group is planning an anti-Israel demonstration in Basel on August 29, the anniversary of the 1897 First Zionist Congress. Organizers are using the slogan "death to Zionism" and imagery reminiscent of Hamas propaganda, though local police have yet to receive a permit request.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

Spanish police arrested five suspects, presumably affiliated with criminal organizations, who were working to illegally smuggle Moroccan migrants from Ceuta to the Cadiz area, while exploiting the severe migration crisis that has struck Spain.

Three countries that are candidates for membership in the European Union did not adopt the latest round of sanctions against Tehran. In Iran, they are celebrating the crack in the front, but in Brussels, they see this as a sign of deeper political gaps.

18-year-old Lily Hooper went for a hike in a national park in New South Wales and did not return. Her body was located in the forest after eight days of frantic searches. The Premier announced in parliament that she had been found alive, and her father arrived at the scene with a guitar and cookies. Half an hour later, the mistake was corrected: "It is devastating."

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.

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...