Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens
Only five medical evacuees were allowed to leave Gaza, and just 12 Palestinians were allowed to return to the war-torn territory due
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German Interior Ministry questions moderation of new AfD youth group
Germany’s Interior Ministry sees no signs of moderation in the new youth organization of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), saying it
IDF to increase Gaza border security due to smuggling risks
IDF officials identified Hamas’s struggle in Gaza, after more than two years of war have left it without stocks of standard explosives,
Hamas document reveals secret plan to maintain control of Gaza admin. under NCAG’s noses
An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag. (photo credit: Tomas Ragina/Shutterstock) The document outlines how officials
These Other Majestic Peaks In Nepal Are Free To Climb (For Now)
While there are many popular treks in Nepal, including these 10 incredible hiking trails, every mountaineer’s ultimate dream is to reach the
China Officially Bans Hidden Car Door Handles
China has officially implemented new regulations that ban hidden door handles, as reported by Bloomberg. The rules prohibit both the type of
10 Miners from Canada Were Abducted in Mexico, Possibly by Cartel Members, Says Official
NEED TO KNOW Ten miners who work for a Canadian-based company in Mexico were kidnapped on Jan. 24, officials said A legal
Punctuality at Germany’s crisis-hit railway slumps
Punctuality at Germany’s much-maligned state railway Deutsche Bahn slumped even further in January, the company said Monday, adding to the network’s woes.
Ukraine hails ‘real results’ after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use
Elon Musk’s efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks have “delivered real results”, a Ukrainian official said. Praising
Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike
Subway trains, buses and trams across Germany ground to a halt Monday in a public transport strike called by one of the
Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas
Ancient DNA from a 5,500-year-old skeleton in Colombia reveals the oldest genome of “Treponema pallidum” yet, sharpening evidence that treponemal diseases predate
Family seeks answers as Kenyan fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine
A Kenyan family is seeking answers and support to repatriate the body of their 29-year-old relative, who was killed in Ukraine while
Nationwide strikes to be held in public transport across Germany
There are expected to be significant all-day disruptions in public transport across Germany on Monday due to a nationwide strike by the
Israel-Somaliland relations are natural repetition of history, says Khalifa Ibrahim
In a Maariv interview with Edy Cohen, Khalifa Ibrahim, a businessman from the city of Berbera and an advisor to investors, explained
Groundhog Day to bring warmer temperatures
After back-to-back weekends impacted by an arctic assault, we’re finally starting to put the worst of the cold behind us. While today
Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot
Israel says it has partially reopened the critical Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited capacity. Israel announced on
Families take legal action as British tourists die
Four British people have died within four months after being struck down with stomach bugs while on holiday in Cape Verde, lawyers
Police spokesman barred from commissioner’s office, excluded from meetings amid rift
Coalition sources told Walla the commissioner is “susceptible to pressure,” which is why he has not dismissed Doron. Israel Police spokesman, Deputy
Good Deeds Day is underway
Good Deeds Day 2026 will take place on March 10 in Israel and April 12 worldwide, under the key message: United in
Here’s What It Takes to Cross Newfoundland by Side-by-Side
This video breaks down how to take a side-by-side across Canada’s Newfoundland based on a detailed planning video. Some adventure videos demand
Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says
A UK battalion is turning to drones as the technology becomes a more prominent element of modern warfare. Its commanding officer said
Hanoi-Jerusalem relationship at high, Vietnam looks to Israel’s high-tech industry for opportunity
, Israeli Ambassador Yaron Mayer, celebrating his first Vietnamese new year. (photo credit: Israeli Embassy in Vietnam) Israeli ambassador Yaron Mayer told
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. The
IDF observers forced to endure harassment, poor conditions
Lack of sleep, according to the report, is the biggest problem that the observers, who are predominantly women, currently face. The living
Police called to extract haredi soldier from Jerusalem anti-draft protest
According to Israel Police, the IDF soldier was caught up in one of the haredi anti-drafting protests in Jerusalem, and was surrounded
For Australian IDF soldiers, Bondi shooting triggered memories of Oct. 7
While the community was reeling from the attack, some of its young members were serving in the IDF on the other side
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire tensions rise
At least 30 Palestinians are dead following Israeli strikes in several locations in Gaza on Saturday. Multiple sources say strikes hit northern
Holocaust artefacts sent to Auschwitz archives after auction backlash
Hundreds of Holocaust-related documents whose planned auction in Germany sparked international outrage have been handed over to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. According to
Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll
Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and
Drones used in sea search for missing girl
Inaayah Makda from Blackburn was struck by a wave as she sat on rocks on a beach in Casablanca [BBC] Search efforts
IDF strikes Gaza, Palestinian reports say at least 20 people dead
The recent IDF airstrikes in Gaza killed 26 people, according to Hamas-run health authorities cited by Reuters. The IDF struck military infrastructure
Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite Gov’t assurances of supply stability
Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues. Despite recognizing worst-case
2026 women’s AFCON: Group D schedule
The Group D schedule for the 2026 Women’s AFCON Ghana/@GFA The 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026)
Siblings want ‘beautiful’ sister to be remembered
The siblings of a student who was murdered 10 years ago after a night out, have said the pain has never gone
Arctic air mass keeps Ozarks in bitter cold
We just can’t escape it. An Arctic air mass continues to keep bitter cold locked over the Ozarks. Thankfully, this weekend brings
An ingredient for this curry is missing
Tanisha Singh is getting ready for work early one morning and cooking a simple curry for her lunchbox when she realises she’s
Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now
new video loaded: Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big,
IDF announces capture of one of Hamas’s top remaining commanders during overnight operations
The capture happened after Friday’s strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah,
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
A Malian lawmaker has been jailed in neighbouring Ivory Coast for three years for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently won
Discover the story behind Spain’s prized jamón ibérico de bellota
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). I watch, tentatively at first, as the pigs lumber around us, their long,