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  1. Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as relations thaw

    Protests were scheduled against the opening of the embassy on Wednesday evening by student movements, a left-wing political opposition party, and pro-Palestinian groups.

  2. Over 20,000 olim made Aliyah to Israel from 100 countries in past year, data shows

    Russia topped the list of countries sending new immigrants to Israel, followed by France and the US, as more than 20,000 olim arrived during the Jewish year 5786.

  3. Microsoft Store returns to Syria as US restrictions on country ease

    Syrians report renewed access to the Microsoft Store without a VPN, though availability remains inconsistent, and Microsoft has not commented on the change.

  4. Fauda returns to Netflix with season shaped by October 7 massacre

    Season five of Fauda tackles October 7 and its aftermath, while Playlist looks back at Israeli counterterrorism cinema and a new crime drama finding viewers abroad.

  5. Son of Israel’s US envoy among four fallen soldiers honored in new pre-army program

    ‘The Four’ program in the Golan Heights will prepare religious, traditional, and haredi youth for service; honoree Moshe Leiter was the son of Israeli Ambassador to the US,| Yechiel Leiter.

  6. 'I am appalled': Holocaust survivor raises alarm over far-right AfD victory in Germany

    The Alternative for Germany party's victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday has left a far-right party within reach of power in a German state for the first time since World War II.

  7. Miliband defends UK settlement sanctions, says Israel’s retaliatory response is regrettable

    "I regret what the Israeli government has announced, but I'm proud of what we did yesterday, and it was the right thing to do," Miliband said to Sky News.

  8. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works quietly meets with Israeli defense-tech start-ups - exclusive

    In a rare visit, Skunk Works met Israeli defense officials and start-ups to identify combat‑validated technologies for integration into American systems

  9. Netanyahu announces planned libel lawsuit over Haaretz report claiming UAE warned of Oct. 7

    The PMO stated that the story was completely fabricated, and that there had been no communication between Netanyahu and the UAE from the start of September, 2023, until the October 7 attack.

  10. Hamas working to reclaim weaponry, reestablish military control over Gaza, IDF says - report

    The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) destroyed three Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapon storage facilities and a launch pit from which rockets were fired at Israel during the war.

  11. Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions

    Yair Lapid and Gilad Kariv accuse the far-right government of leading Israel into 'unprecedented diplomatic isolation' after Britain targets settlement activity Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

  12. Brent crude hits $100 after fresh wave of Middle East attacks

    On Wednesday, Brent crude oil prices exceeded one hundred dollars per barrel. Heightened concerns over supply arose following new attacks on oil facilities and tankers in the Middle East. The U.S…

  13. ‘Russia’s frontline moving west,’ Moldova’s president warns after border checkpoint attack – Europe live

    Maia Sandu speaks out after two people are killed during a strike on the Starokozache crossing with Ukraine Meanwhile, Irish police are investigated a suspected – and as of yet unconfirmed – sighting…

  14. Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?

    More European countries calling to ban products from illegal settlements, despite sizable overall trade with Israel.

  15. Trump ratchets up trade war, moves to ban many Canadian goods from entering US

    President Donald Trump has escalated his economic pressure against Canada following its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

  16. ‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning

    Jeppe Gustafsson/Shutterstock For decades, Sweden has fostered a self-image as something of a world record-holder for peace, celebrating more than two centuries since it was last at war. But this…

  17. Israeli parties submit slates for October Knesset elections

    Israeli political parties submitted their lists for the October 27 Knesset elections before Tuesday's deadline.

  18. Miliband condemns Israel’s closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem

    UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has described Israel’s decision to close the British consulate in Jerusalem as “regrettable and damaging”. Israel announced the closure after the UK imposed sanctions…

  19. ‘People just want safety’: Migrants feel ‘targeted’ by Irish citizenship reforms

    Immigrants label Jim O’Callaghan’s proposed changes, including an eight-year wait before applying, as ‘performative’ and a ‘distraction’

  20. Hardik Pandya makes injury return, named in India A squad for Aus A home series

    The Indian A squads have been unveiled for the exciting series against Australia A. Devdutt Padikkal will take the reins of the multi-day team, while Ruturaj Gaikwad steps up as captain of the one-day…

  21. Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks

    The price of crude oil hit a 7-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.

  22. Authorities in India rescue baby orangutans dumped in forest

  23. Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas

    A surge in attacks in Balochistan’s Pashtun-majority districts is raising questions about a widening rebellion.

  24. Human rights organisations condemn 'racist murder' of Manipuri singer in Delhi

    Following the shocking death of a Manipuri music teacher in Delhi, civil society groups have voiced their outrage and called for an in-depth investigation into possible racial motives for the crime…

  25. India-US trade deal soon? Commerce secy gives update on long-awaited pact

    India and the United States are nearing a trade deal, focusing on preferential market access. Other trade agreements with Chile and New Zealand are also progressing well. India aims to diversify its…

  26. Nicolas Cage's driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu home

    A 30ft crater opened up outside the actor's home in Malibu after heavy rain in Southern California.

  27. Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live

    UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actions UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government…

  28. EasyJet pilots in France call strike for September

    Following the cabin crew strike in mid-August, the pilots at the low-cost airline in France are now protesting against the "chronic instability" of their work schedules.

  29. Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.

    Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.

  30. Israel to take retaliatory steps against France after imposition of settlement sanctions - report

    This comes less than a day after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced measures against the UK, including the immediate removal of personnel from the CMCC headquarters in Kiryat Gat.

  31. What drivers in Spain need to know about the upcoming red lanes

    Spain's DGT traffic authority is trialling so-called 'red lanes' that change function depending on the time of day as a means of lowering congestion on the country's roads. Here's why many drivers…

  32. Canada sank a retired warship; 5 years later, 170 marine species lived on it

    A former Canadian warship, HMCS Annapolis, now serves as an artificial reef. This vessel was deliberately sunk off British Columbia in 2015. Over five years, more than 170 marine species colonized the…

  33. California removed 900,000 pounds of debris while restoring 40 acres

    California crews removed more than 900,000 pounds of human debris while restoring about 40 acres at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. They also removed hazardous materials and old septic systems. Some…

  34. Hong Kong targets biomedicine powerhouse status in debut 5-year plan

    Biomedicine is set to feature in Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, due to be unveiled next week, as the city’s top officials signal closer medical cooperation across the Greater Bay Area. Lending…

  35. Trump and GOP hosting first midterm convention, but notable Republicans plan to skip

    President Trump and Republicans will support the slate of candidates running this year and tout the administration’s agenda in the first-ever GOP midterm convention.

  36. Several merchant vessels hit by disabling fire in Gulf and Gulf of Oman

    DUBAI, Sept 9 - Several merchant vessels in the northern Gulf and Gulf of Oman were hit by disabling fire during military activity in the region overnight, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations…

  37. Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

    Brent crude up by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities Business live – latest updates The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the…

  38. Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya

    A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

  39. Africa: Ships and Seafarers Increasingly Caught in the Crossfire of Unrelated Wars

    [UN News] The global shipping industry is facing a "genuinely unprecedented" convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as "leverage" in conflicts that have nothing…

  40. UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions

    Airports across the UK continue to face delays and cancellations after a flight processing system failure. The UK's transport secretary has summoned the CEO of National Air Traffic Services (NATS) for…

  41. U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates

    Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.

  42. Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure

    The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

  43. Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe'

    Google on Wednesday said it would invest $15.1 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland, marking the tech giant's largest single investment in Europe.

  44. Miliband rejects chief rabbi’s claim that West Bank sanctions put UK Jews at risk

    Foreign secretary says Sir Ephraim Mirvis wrong to suggest measures against Israeli settlements will make British Jews less safe UK politics live – latest updates Ed Miliband has rejected warnings…

  45. Man shot dead in Sydney community centre car park

    NSW police say a vehicle was seen driving away from the scene in Punchbowl in the city’s south-west Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man has been shot dead in a car park…

  46. 'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages

    After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts…

  47. 1 Killed, 4 Injured In Oxygen Cylinder Blast In Delhi's Okhla

    A 35-year-old man, identified as Mohit Singh, died on the spot. He worked as a helper for a company operating from Okhla Phase 1, police said.

  48. Quartz deposit purity in central China ‘highly similar’ to US Spruce Pine standard: study

    Geologists say they have identified a new deposit in central China that can produce high-purity quartz comparable to the quality produced at a critical world-leading mine in the United States. The…

  49. French Word of the Day: Vade-mecum

    Technically Latin, but used commonly by French speakers in a technical sense.

  50. Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash, flight data indicates

    Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to information…

  51. Spain players offered egg freezing in reproductive health deal

    Spanish women's international players will have access to various reproductive health options, including egg freezing, under an agreement announced Tuesday by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

  52. Silicon Valley-backed Covenant unveils low-cost, mass-producible cruise missile

    WASHINGTON, Sept 9 - Defense startup Covenant on Wednesday unveiled a heavy-payload, long-range cruise missile it says can be quickly mass-produced at a relatively low cost, in the latest challenge to…

  53. This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power

    Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.

  54. Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.

    The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.

  55. Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe

    An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

  56. National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member

    A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over…

  57. Hong Kong, Kazakhstan sign MOU on transport lab, discuss low-altitude economy

    Kazakhstan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong’s transport authorities to establish a laboratory and discussed low-altitude economy initiatives to help manage traffic jams…

  58. The Long Road to Rebuilding Lahaina After the 2023 Wildfire

    Hawaii’s housing crisis was at a breaking point even before the fire. Since then, displaced families have struggled to rebuild their lives.

  59. Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis

    Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time.

  60. Boy dies after being hit by train at Auckland's Baldwin Ave station

    Police were called to the Baldwin Avenue station in Mount Albert just before 3.30pm.

  61. As He Backs ICE Crackdown, Nebraska Governor Employs Undocumented Workers

    Gov. Jim Pillen’s family business is one of the nation’s largest pork producers. As he seeks re-election, he has aligned himself with President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda even though his farms have…

  62. Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as relations thaw

    Sept 9 - Israel will open its first embassy in Slovenia on Wednesday in a sign of warming relations after populist Janez Jansa formed a centre-right government following elections in March.

  63. Why Stuttgart has been named Germany's most digital city

    Germany lags behind when it comes to digitalisation. But a new study says Stuttgart is the most digital city in the country. Here's a look at the digital resources available to people living in the…

  64. UK air traffic chief rules out cyber attack after massive disruption at Heathrow

    "We have at this point ruled out cyber," the head of NATS said Wednesday, as airlines slammed the organization for a third major failure in three years.

  65. Gardaí investigating reported sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay

    Defence analyst Declan Power says drone sighting ‘a classic example of hybrid warfare’

  66. Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

    The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.

  67. Officials in Biden admin. 'unaware' of UAE's October 7 warning to Netanyahu, sources tell 'Post'

    Even in the period after the massacre, Biden administration officials did not hear that the UAE had issued a specific warning, the sources told the Post.

  68. A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families

    Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.

  69. Caught between US and Iran, South Korea weighs Hormuz role

    South Korea is inching closer to a potentially risky military role in the Strait of Hormuz after sending a fact-finding team to the Middle East, with Seoul weighing US pressure to contribute against…

  70. ‘I am seen as a Marmite figure’: Margaret Hodge on political battles, victories, errors – and regrets

    At 82, the politician and anti-corruption champion is indefatigable. She discusses fighting the BNP, tackling antisemitism, and why, with her new memoir, she’s reclaiming the word ‘battleaxe’ Margaret…

  71. Roadworks in Georgia's capital uncover rare 10th-century pottery cache

    Amid the debris six metres beneath Tbilisi's main thoroughfare, roadworks that have frustrated residents have yielded an archaeological prize: a cache of 10th-century pottery among the oldest medieval…

  72. Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas

    Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks of in Dallas Wednesday.

  73. Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amidst sanctions - editorial

    Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

  74. Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report

    The US's continued efforts to choke Iran's economy appear to be working, although questions over whether financial pressure will suffice for Tehran to concede the Washington's demands remain.

  75. Right-wing activists protest Ofer Winter’s independent Knesset run with wreath outside his home

    Activists accused Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter of weakening the right-wing bloc, while Winter defended his decision to run separately and back Benjamin Netanyahu.

  76. Mamdani hands 9/11 ceremonial pen to lawyer who defended bin Laden ally

    Kassem, a law professor at City University of New York (CUNY), served as the lawyer for multiple problematic individuals, including a close ally of Osama Bin Laden, Ahmed al-Darbi.

  77. Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

    The trial will bring to a close one of the US government's earliest and most closely watched battles against a Chinese company.

  78. Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delay

    The first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiwan, after spending more than two weeks in Hawaii for reasons that remain unclear. The aircraft, which…

  79. US pursues deportees abroad for hundreds of millions in unpaid fines

    The move will test how far the administration's immigration crackdown can reach across borders.

  80. Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investment

    The police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister…

  81. 'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial

    The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.

  82. Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas

    Stefany Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan in the bitter Democratic…

  83. Travellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic glitch

    Travellers in the UK faced more misery on Wednesday with more than 150 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain’s air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch that…

  84. Archaeologists uncover 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge near Cairo

    Egypt's antiquities ministry says the tomb, which was found at necropolis dating to 24th century BCE, belongs to an official who adjudicated the grievances of ordinary people

  85. US tariff on Canada go live, aerospace firm Bombardier says values partnership

    Bombardier emphasizes its significant American operations and workforce. The company operates facilities across more than twenty states and employs thousands. This statement follows President Trump's…

  86. US’ Bessent warns ‘nothing would matter’ if China wins the AI race

    He also indicated that the US’ large defence budget would fail to protect the nation.

  87. Poland grave reveals man buried with 2 severed heads, 42 animal teeth

    In a startling archaeological find, researchers uncovered a burial site dating back to the Stone Age, predating nearby Roman graves by thousands of years. The grave contained a battle axe, striking…

  88. Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after’ 9/11 attacks

    Trump, who said that he was “down there right after this happened,” later said on Truth Social that he wasn’t at the World Trade Center “on the same day as the collapse, but shortly thereafter.”

  89. Chris Minns’ new organised crime laws may sound tough, but evidence shows they may not be effective

    The NSW government has announced another legislative crackdown on organised crime after the suspected mistaken-identity killings of 23-year-old student Marco Tapia and 40-year-old Joshua Macdonald. It…

  90. Judge orders bond increase for Barry Morphew after arrest

    A Colorado judge ordered an increase in bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew on Tuesday from $3 million to $10 million cash only.

  91. Major state fears cricket will be worse off with private investment

    The decision to introduce private investment into the Big Bash leagues risks leaving cricket in Australia "strategically and financially worse off", according to Cricket NSW.

  92. The Victorian government’s new integrity laws are not perfect. But they are vital for restoring good governance in the state

    The Victorian government has introduced legislation expanding the jurisdiction of its anti-corruption commission, the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC). This comes on the heels…

  93. Arpit Jai lost his life in Delhi PG collapse; what his parents did next moved many

    In a tragic incident in Delhi, a PG building collapsed, resulting in the death of seven students, including Arpit Jai. His family, having identified him at AIIMS, chose to donate his corneas…

  94. Stock futures are little changed after losing session; Brent crude nears $100 per barrel: Live updates

    The three major averages posted losses in Tuesday's regular trading.

  95. Charlotte food bank receives 270,000 eggs as part of NC Attorney General's settlement with producers

    North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D) announced Tuesday that a Charlotte food bank received 270,000 eggs as part of his antitrust settlement with three of the country’s largest egg…

  96. NTSB set to interview pilots of Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami

    NTSB investigators are set to interview the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that crashed Sunday after overshooting a runway at Miami International Airport and killing five people on the ground.

  97. Trump hails ‘really big night’ after far-right AfD win in Germany

    He also criticised the country’s immigration regulations.

  98. Trump escalates trade war with Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs

    US President Trump has announced new import bans and 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as tensions between the two countries intensify. This comes a day after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US…

  99. Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89

    The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.

  100. How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEO

    Asia's ultra-rich still like gold, but they're branching out to digital assets as well, Maybank Singapore's CEO said.

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