Haredi community protests autopsies for babies killed in Jerusalem daycare disaster

Haredi community protests autopsies for babies killed in Jerusalem daycare disaster

Police arrested the daycare owner and the caregiver in charge following initial questioning, and both will be brought before a judge on Tuesday as the investigation continues. Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated for hours from late Monday into early Tuesday across several locations in central Israel, opposing a court decision to authorize autopsies for two infants who…

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German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026

German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026

The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as rising operating costs and weak consumer demand contribute to uncertainty for businesses across the industry. According to the Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE), structural changes are needed to restore confidence among retailers and consumers and support the…

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Palestinian children’s football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum

Palestinian children’s football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum

A Palestinian children’s football club in the occupied West Bank faces imminent demolition despite an international campaign to save it. Its supporters say it provides a rare sporting opportunity for young Palestinian players. But Israel insists it’s been built without the necessary permits. In this deeply divided land so much is contested; from the identities…

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Used candles turned into stoves for Ukraine

Used candles turned into stoves for Ukraine

A retired silversmith has spent 18 months supplying thousands of candles to war damaged areas of Ukraine. Mark Stevens from Ludlow, Shropshire, collects the candles from churches and shops and uses the candle wax to make temporary stoves for the military and civilians. He said many communities in the country had electricity and heating cut…

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AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

An ethnic armed group in Myanmar’s Karen State declared it had established an independent republic in the war-torn country in early January 2026, but social media posts about its purported new currency share AI-generated images. The visuals feature illegible Burmese text and was made with Google’s AI tools. A spokesperson for the group, the Kawthoolei…

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