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  1. Where life happens: New exhibit showcases everyday moments when something goes wrong

    Ben Cnaan made his name with large, meticulously staged scenes, many of them biblical stories recast with present-day Israelis.

  2. ‘To laugh and cry’: New book combines biblical teachings with personal Oct. 7 reflections - review

    In his new book, 'After the Dust and Ashes,' Fathom editor Calev Ben-Dor combines his own reflections and informed ruminations on October 7 with teachings on the Book of Job.

  3. 'Finding Peace in the Promised Land': From the Israel Trail to a new path for peace - review

    In a region long portrayed as a graveyard of peace plans, Author Aryeh Green refuses to accept despair as our inevitable destiny and trailblazes a way forward.

  4. Opposition shifts focus to sway moderate Right, soft Likud voters as election nears - analysis

    After weeks in which a significant part of the political battle was also being fought within the blocs themselves, parties are now looking for seats they can bring in from outside their own camp.

  5. Woman arrested in northern Israel over alleged false terror report, husband arrested over threats

    Police said extensive checks ruled out any security-related intent on the husband’s part and raised a “clear suspicion” that the woman’s warning about an impending attack was entirely false.

  6. As Netanyahu weighs his next coalition, Ofer Winter emerges as a key right-wing spoiler - analysis

    Which parties Likud would seek to bring into a coalition, and whether those parties would be willing to join such a government, will become clear only after the election.

  7. Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinion

    Maybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace.

  8. Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying Tigers

    Taipei’s dilemma over its history during World War II appeared to deepen as Beijing and Washington looked to the Flying Tigers as a source of connection and goodwill during last month’s Xi–Trump…

  9. Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

    Russia struck a bridge in Kyiv on Sunday soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks. Air raid…

  10. Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live

    German chancellor tours city with president Zelenskyy after Moscow strikes city’s North Bridge this morning amid his arrival Merz travelling to Kyiv this weekend is an important display of support…

  11. Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

    Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

  12. In crude Ohio rally speech, Trump says he may not help if Democrats win

    Ohio's is among eight U.S. Senate races rated competitive. The state has turned into a campaign battlefield over data centers and culture war issues.

  13. Cornell president vows ‘serious look’ at fraternities in wake of rape allegations

    Ivy League school promises action after woman alleged she was drugged ⁠and raped by members of Chi Phi fraternity Cornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus…

  14. Rwandan genocide hunter Dafroza Gauthier dies after long battle for justice

    Dafroza Gauthier, who spent spent decades tracking down Rwandans in France accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide, has died from cancer at the age of 72. By filing a string of civil lawsuits…

  15. Flood warnings for several areas

    A flood warning has been issued for provinces facing the Chao Phraya River, as well as Phetchaburi, Chachoengsao and southern provinces, due to accumulated water and forecast rain.

  16. Three new art pieces join ANU's 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre

    Additionally displayed in the exhibit are the documentary work “Local Testimony for 2023” and a musical playlist consisting of Israeli songs that have become part of the war’s soundtrack.

  17. Halevi: Netanyahu rejected firing reservists who stopped reporting amid judicial reform - report

    According to N12, after the Knesset approved the law eliminating the reasonableness standard, Halevi met with the prime minister and warned him that Israel was entering a dangerous situation.

  18. Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups

    Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.

  19. Bosnia-Herzegovina votes amid divisive campaigns, EU bid

    Polls have opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where voters are taking part in parliamentary, presidential and local elections.

  20. Families Torn Apart, Trade At A Standstill: One Year Of The Afghan-Pakistan Border Closure

    The prolonged closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has brought cross-border trade to a standstill, leaving tens of thousands of people on both sides without work. It has also disrupted…

  21. Indian-Run Pharma Plant In Ukraine Destroyed In Russian Drone Attacks, 1 Killed

    Kusum group company in Ukraine: Visuals of the attack showed a huge plume of smoke coming from the area where the drones struck

  22. Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region

    Oct 4 - Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.

  23. Russia strikes hit Kyiv as Germany’s Merz visits

    The German chancellor arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support.

  24. US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder after 'brutal and heinous' death in Japan

    The U.S. ambassador said his office was "providing full cooperation with the investigation."

  25. NAZA: Israeli embassies in UK and US promote rival documentary to challenge Gaza genocide allegations

    Israeli embassies in the United States and the United Kingdom are promoting a copycat NAZA, nearly a month after the release of the original that focuses on testimony of Israelis killing Palestinians…

  26. Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

    A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Sunday, without specifying when the incident…

  27. U.K. Base Would Be Ambitious Target for ‘Gig Economy’ Warfare

    The U.S. war in Iran unleashed small-scale attacks by local criminals or disenfranchised young men hired anonymously to target Jewish and American sites in Europe and North America, experts say.

  28. Amritsar police bust arms network; AK-47, grenades seized, one arrested

  29. Brazil Election: What to Know as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in 2026 Presidential Race

    Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a race that could define the future of Latin America.

  30. Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce

    As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads.

  31. The Search for Gas in Moscow

    Our reporter Ivan Nechepurenko looks at gas stations in Moscow to see how severe the shortages have become as Ukrainian attacks target Russian refineries.

  32. Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

    The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.

  33. The American Sign Museum is an illuminating trip through time

    Founded in 1999, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati pays homage to the artistry of the signs that have long attracted customers to businesses.

  34. U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London

    A salvage crew has been working to stabilize the SS Richard Montgomery, which sank a few months after D-Day in 1944 with 1,500 tons of explosives in her holds.

  35. Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior

    A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.

  36. Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

    Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

  37. U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa

    A United States service member is in custody on suspicion of killing a Japanese national on the island of Okinawa.

  38. Iran says Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets seven conditions

    Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Washington meets certain conditions. Ghalibaf, who also acts as Tehran's chief negotiator…

  39. The dream of normalization with Saudi Arabia clouded Netanyahu’s judgment - opinion

    Three years after October 7, it is becoming increasingly clear that the question of normalization with Saudi Arabia lay at the heart of the calculations and thinking on both sides.

  40. Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America

    Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and…

  41. India news: Police order probe amid sexual harassment allegations against officers at Delhi protest

    Three women journalists say police officers sexually harassed them as they covered protests demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Meanwhile, LGBTQIA influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead…

  42. Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates

  43. 66% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warn

    More than 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s eight-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, optometrists have predicted, citing a shrinking “hyperopic reserve” that normally helps delay nearsightedness. The…

  44. Gaza Friendly: the French label turning consumer choices into Palestine solidarity

    In France, a unique app certifies shopkeepers boycotting products linked to Israeli settlements while promoting alternative brands Gaza Friendly, launched in 2025, is inspired by the Boycott…

  45. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Strait of Hormuz 'main concern' of leadership

    Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is the "main focus" of truce talks with Washington. Speaking at a news conference, Baghaei said…

  46. Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Is Accused of Killing Woman in Okinawa

    The matter threatened to revive tensions over the American military presence on the Japanese archipelago.

  47. Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List party

    Latvia's prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, looks set to retain power after his party appeared to score the country's biggest election victory since independence.

  48. Bosnia votes in one of world’s most complicated general elections

    Voters cast their ballots for a dizzying number of officials across multiple tiers of government.

  49. Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle

    Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had…

  50. Inside the ‘kill box’: The Yemenis who stayed behind in Houthi-held Mocha

    Yemenis trapped in the Red Sea port city speak of deteriorating conditions there.

  51. New postgraduate training pathway needed for rural GPs - doctor

    A rural hospital medicine specialisation was introduced in 2008 but no such specialisation exists for rural general practice.

  52. China’s hospital ships project a different kind of naval power in Africa

    When the Auspicious Ark entered Dakar, Senegal, on September 25, the scene looked closer to a public health mission than a naval deployment. Senegalese people and members of the Chinese community were…

  53. IDF to equip combat engineering vehicles with Iron Fist active protection against anti-tank threats

    Iron Fist, manufactured by Elbit Systems, is an active protection system designed to protect armored fighting vehicles and engineering vehicles.

  54. Germany news: Many believe Merkel more capable than Merz

    Nearly half of Germans view former Chancellor Angela Merkel as better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Also, today is the last day of Oktoberfest in…

  55. ‘We didn't get gold on a platter’: Samson on India’s hard-fought win over Pakistan

    Sanju Samson praised the seasoned players for their vital contributions in overcoming the challenges faced during the Asian Games final against Pakistan. India clinched victory by 19 runs, scoring 211…

  56. Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings

    The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and…

  57. Meet Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, Who Visited flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar

    Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited injured flydubai flight hero Smit Machchhar in hospital, praising his courage.

  58. Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge more support

    Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce new measures to support Ukraine, including military aid and plans for the joint production of drones. A Kyiv bridge was struck by a Russian drone…

  59. Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.

  60. Scrap SIR, EVMs: Thackeray Cousins Lead Mumbai Protest Against Poll Body Chief

    Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

  61. No attempt to influence Israeli election, says Sinwar mediator who revealed Oct. 7 warning

    Referring to the attack Hamas launched on Israel three years ago on October 7, Abu Zaida described it as "a reckless gamble based on mistaken calculations and assessments."

  62. South Africa’s Gauteng Steps Up Femicide Fight After 12 Women Found Dead

    Gauteng, South Africa's economic heartland, will ring-fence the 10 police stations with the most rape cases and audit shelters, after 12 women were found dead in and around Johannesburg.

  63. South Africa’s Top Sugar Producer Runs On as US$150 Million Lifeline Ends

    Tongaat Hulett, South Africa's largest sugar producer, is still operating after its US$150 million state credit line reached its 30 September end date. Its rescuers say talks with the state lender and…

  64. Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis

    The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.

  65. Nigeria Court Freezes Prime Lagos Property in Abacha Widow’s Land Dispute

    A federal court in Lagos has frozen dealings in a disputed Victoria Island plot and named a receiver, in a joint-venture dispute brought by Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria's former military ruler.

  66. South Africa: Makhanda Mayor Admits Broken Water System, Vows Fix in 2027

    The mayor of Makhanda, home of South Africa's National Arts Festival, admitted on 2 October that the town's water network is broken and promised uninterrupted supply next year. The plant upgrade meant…

  67. What to Do in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in October 2026: Festival and Expos

    Free trade fairs, a 10-region cycling tour and the 44th Bagamoyo arts festival: what is on in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in October 2026, with verified dates and venues.

  68. Two IDF service members injured in accident in Lebanon over the weekend

    The soldiers were taken to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified, the military added.

  69. Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability - report

    A senior Hamas delegation visited Tehran in early September, according to the Kan report, which noted that the delegates met with senior Iranian officials.

  70. Defense Ministry: 1,318 Israeli security personnel killed across all fronts since October 7

    The number includes fallen personnel from the IDF, Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Fire and Rescue Services, security coordinators, and local response team members.

  71. As elections loom, voters must choose the right pilot to navigate political turbulence - editorial

    The passengers aboard the flydubai flight did not have the luxury of leaving the cockpit unresolved. Israeli voters will have their own chance to take control and choose who sits in the cockpit.

  72. Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast, gelatin and sand: paper

    Future settlers on Mars would need houses, but they must either spend huge sums transporting construction materials from Earth or use enormous amounts of energy to melt Martian soil into bricks…

  73. Houthis claim strike on Saudi energy facility as Yemen fighting intensifies

    Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.

  74. Dubai-Nepal flydubai Flight Diverted To Lucknow Due To Bad Weather

    Flight FZ 1165, operating from Dubai International Airport to Pokhara, was diverted to Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, where it landed safely at 6.53 pm

  75. No bail for P-plater over Newcastle crash that left five-year-old in induced coma and injured nine other NRL fans

    Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, appears in court on dangerous driving offences after car struck Knights supporters lining streets to farewell their team Get our breaking news email, free app or…

  76. What is fuelling French school protests?

    The movement began on Sept 17 at the Saint-Exupery high school in the Paris suburb of Creteil.

  77. Live: Roosters and Broncos back at it in another NRLW grand final

    For the fourth time in nine NRLW seasons, the Roosters and Broncos meet on grand final day with three greats of the game hanging up their boots. Follow live.

  78. Iranian UN delegation duo ‘kicked out’ of US: US State Department

    The delegation was told to leave US on Sept 28 but they remained in the country on Oct 2.

  79. China slams US panel’s ‘genocide’ claim after Starbucks opens first Xinjiang stores

    China's foreign ministry has condemned a US congressional committee's criticism of Starbucks for opening stores in Xinjiang. The US claims genocide against the Uyghur minority in the region, which…

  80. How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand

    Malaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive…

  81. "We Don't Do Background Checks": Israeli Ministry Amid flydubai Probe

    Dozens of Omani pilots have reportedly flown to Tel Aviv in recent years on flydubai flights, despite Israel's ban on pilots from unfriendly states.

  82. Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

    Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

  83. Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells

    Its 19-lines of ancient Greek text is written in red ink, dedicated to a person named "Pesikhtis," who, according to preliminary study, may have held the position of judge.

  84. ‘You’re coming in blind?’ Chilling audio before medical jet carrying 6 vanished

    A medical evacuation jet traveling from Bermuda to Boston has gone missing over the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulfstream G100 signaled an emergency and lost contact just moments before it vanished from…

  85. ‘Protecting a monster’: CJP sets noon deadline for FIR against Delhi ACP

    Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das urged Delhi Police to register an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat. The demands followed allegations of sexual assault against an independent journalist…

  86. Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and social workers

    The party says every promise its made is "fully costed and paid for".

  87. How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault

    Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.

  88. Trump backs data centers in Ohio amid tight Senate race

    President Trump defended data centers at a midterm campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio Saturday, arguing that the U.S. will risk losing ground in the global artificial intelligence race against China…

  89. US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six

    The plane was flying at 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) for much of the flight before descending to 13,000 feet in about two minutes shortly before flight controllers lost contact, data showed.

  90. 'My goal is to have 3': Alex Albon wants Thailand to join his list of F1 home races

    Alex Albon considers Singapore and Malaysia his two Formula 1 home races, but the Williams driver wants Thailand to join that list. With Thailand targeting a potential F1 race in Bangkok from 2028…

  91. Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots

    Far-right activists, some of whom performed Nazi salutes, tried to reach demonstrators camped out in the Puerta del Sol, a central square in the Spanish capital, to protest the housing crisis.

  92. Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’

    VANDALIA, Ohio — President Donald Trump rallied Saturday for Republicans in Ohio’s competitive races for Senate and governor, predicting that the party will defy expectations in a choppy midterm…

  93. Drishyam 3 box office day 2: Ajay Devgn thriller races past Rs 100cr

    Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 – The Conclusion earned Rs 53.50 crore on Saturday, down 13.7% from Friday, per Sacnilk. The Abhishek Pathak thriller crossed Rs 100 crore in two days, with Rs 115.50 crore in…

  94. Salman Khan reveals ‘10 Ka Dum’ helped him overcome his ‘Negative’ image

    Salman Khan shared how he faced negativity surrounding his personal life and career after Maine Pyar Kiya. Upon being offered Dus Ka Dum, he was initially hesitant due to the ongoing negativity. His…

  95. At -48 Degrees Celsius, India Takes Swachh Bharat Mission To Antarctica

    The present temperature in Antarctica is around -48 degrees Celsius.

  96. Peru: Fire burning on road to Machu Picchu kills 1

    One person has died and two others have suffered burns in a fire near the main access route to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

  97. Neeru Dhanda eyes Olympic medal to end wait since Rajyavardhan’s 2004 silver

    After battling viral fever and a rushed recovery, Neeru Dhanda arrived at the Asian Games 2026 with a dream of winning a medal. She left Aichi-Nagoya with three medals - two golds and a silver - and…

  98. Yemeni govt strikes Houthis as tensions rise amid reports of planned Saudi offensive

    Yemen's government has launched military strikes aimed at Houthi positions in Sanaa, marking a significant escalation amid the Houthis' recent announcement of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. As…

  99. Cornell president says he is ‘deeply disturbed’ by rape case

    The university has defended aspects of its handling of the cases.

  100. Halliday scores winner, Senators top Maple Leafs

    Stephen Halliday scored the winner in the third period and Linus Ullmark made 27 saves as the Ottawa Senators downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.

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