British couple reunited with daughter after months held by Taliban
A British couple freed after being detained for nearly eight months by the Taliban have emotionally reunited with their daughter. Peter Reynolds,
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Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Noorgal, Kunar, Afghanistan – Four months ago, Nawab Din returned to his home village of Wadir, high in the mountains of Afghanistan’s
Commons open to espionage after China spying charges dropped, says speaker
The Speaker of the Commons has said that the decision to drop the charges against two men accused of spying for China
Israel detains four foreign nationals who illegally crossed into Israel from Jordan
The unarmed individuals may have been migrant workers. Four foreign nationals were arrested by the IDF on Friday evening after they were
‘We rowed across the Pacific but can’t pick what to have for dinner’
After spending almost 140 days at sea, three Edinburgh brothers who rowed across the Pacific Ocean have said adjusting to normal life
Gaza City exodus swells as 35 reported killed in Israeli attacks
The exodus from Gaza City continued on Friday as Israel pressed its controversial ground offensive, as medics reported 35 Palestinians killed in
NATO intercepts three Russian fighter jets over Estonian airspace
NATO on Friday said it “intercepted” Russian jets over Estonian airspace, in the third incident involving Russian aircraft on the Western military
Drone stroke on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC
The mosque was destroyed in the drone strike [X] More than 70 people have been killed following a drone strike on a
South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas
A South African hospital cleaner has been arrested after being found in possession of a bag of human placentas in eastern Mpumalanga
Isolating Israel plays into interests of extremists seeking to ‘destabilize the free world’
“Europe must understand: Turning its back on Israel at this time is turning its back on Europe’s own interests,” Isaac Herzog said.
Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of leaking details on Red Cross prison visits to the press
The proposal, staunchly opposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Israel Prison Service, will be discussed in another forum, Prime
East Germany’s empty towns try to lure people with ‘trial living’
Depopulated towns in Germany’s ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of
Einav Zangauker holds bottle of son’s urine from Gaza at rally
“This is what the State of Israel brought me from captivity, from the tunnels in Khan Younis. Matan’s urine. This is what
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Did NOT Write A Condolence Letter To Kirk Family On September 2, 2025 — Letter Was Written On September 12, 2025
Did Israel’s Chief Rabbi, David Yosef, write a condolence letter to the family of Charlie Kirk on September 2, 2025 — more
Germany to agree position on EU Israel sanctions by October
Germany is to set out its position on proposed EU sanctions against Israel before a European Union meeting in October, German Chancellor
IDF intercepts Houthi missiles as it triggers sirens across central Israel
IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen, with alerts expected to sound in the coming minutes, the military said. The
DP World’s $29m Bet on Egypt’s Cold Storage
North Africa and the Middle East are in the middle of a cold chain explosion. The market is expected to reach $41.1
Yad Vashem memorial to open first branch outside Israel in Germany
Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem, the world’s largest Holocaust memorial, is set to establish a branch in Germany – its first outside Israel. A
Likud Israel court can intervene in Likud affairs, marks success for Minister Zohar
Such a battle hasn’t occurred in the World Likud in the past 20 years. The Likud court has ruled that the Likud
One man in an Italian supercar atop an aircraft carrier. And a record in his sights
CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy (AP) — Along Italy’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of a navy ship
New partnership to develop autonomous tech for construction equipment
Japan-based deep-tech startup TIER IV, as well as Komatsu and Earthbrain have partnered to develop technologies for automating construction equipment. The partnership
DESPAR Italia launches seven new stores
DESPAR Italia has expanded its footprint in the country with the launch of seven new stores. The new stores cover both the
Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanian prosecutors said they uncovered a Russia-linked network of suspects who are alleged to have planned and organized
Day of strikes in France challenges new prime minister’s budget plans
PARIS (AP) — Strikes and street demonstrations called by all major trade unions to denounce budget cuts were expected Thursday across France,
‘Welcome to our capital of last 3,000 years’
Fiji recognizes a truth that everybody should, but few do – Jerusalem has been Israel’s capital for 3,000 years, Netanyahu said during
Hamas deploys terror forces, resources to West Bank, Israeli security sources claim
Hamas ramps up operations in the West Bank, expanding terror infrastructure and planning attacks against Israelis, while IDF operations intensify. Security sources
Israel strikes kill Palestinians near Gaza’s last functioning hospitals
Israeli forces have unleashed a new wave of attacks on Gaza, striking areas near some of the few hospitals still functioning, while
Canada, France, UK slam IDF’s ‘destructive campaign’ in Gaza City
The operation “worsens the humanitarian crisis and jeopardizes the release of the hostages,” the Canadian foreign ministry said in a post on
Criticism of Israel sometimes pretext for anti-Semitism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned “criticism of Israel” when it serves as a pretext for anti-Semitism. Criticism of the Israeli government
UK warship to be largely built in Spain as H&W yard ‘not ready’
A UK warship will now be largely built in Spain because the Harland & Wolff (H&W) shipyard in Belfast is “not ready”,
EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war
The European Commission has unveiled plans to restrict trade with Israel and impose sanctions on extremist ministers in its government, which –
Wife of Russian dissident Navalny says he was poisoned in prison
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, said her husband was poisoned to death in 2024 in the penal colony
Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger
Gunmen on motorbikes have shot dead 22 people, most of them attending a baptism ceremony, in an attack on a village in
Kashmir growers watch apples rot as key highway is blocked
Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – A distraught Javid Ahmad Bhat fears he may lose the entire year’s earnings from the apples he grows.
Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s new 73-year-old interim prime minister?
Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the country’s new interim prime minister, following days of deadly youth protests.
Canada says Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City is ‘horrific’
Canada condemned Israel’s new ground offensive in Gaza City, launched on Tuesday, as “horrific.” The offensive “worsens the humanitarian crisis and jeopardizes
Netanyahu’s Spartan Legacy
Israeli forces started pushing into Gaza City on Tuesday as part of a renewed military offensive into an area where famine was
Investment opportunities rise in Saudi hotels
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has recorded notable growth, particularly in its hotel industry, as government initiatives and infrastructure investments support rising visitor
120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or have gone missing around the world in 2024,
Israel’s economy is very strong, still needs to build ‘independent arms industry’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and