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Battle ready: Two years after Oct. 7, is the IDF more prepared to stop another invasion?
In many ways, at least at this moment, Israel is far more ready than it was on October 7 to defend against invasion. But in some ways,…
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Tyson Fury’s Wife Paris Says She's Not 'Comfortable' Becoming a Grandmother in Her 30s After Daughter’s Engagement at Age 16
NEED TO KNOW Paris Fury admitted she “wouldn’t be comfortable” becoming a grandmother before reaching her 40s Her daughter, Venezuela…
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Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players
Afghanistan will no longer take part in an upcoming cricket series after it says three players in a local tournament were killed in an air…
Politics
'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland
Tens of thousands of mourners have gathered in the Kenyan city of Kisumu to pay their respects to the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.…
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Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean
Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from…
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Clip shows bulldozed Indonesian theme park, not Chinese mosque
China has long faced scrutiny over its treatment of Muslim communities and religious sites, but a video circulating online of an excavator…
Politics
Fact Check: Israeli Prisoner Alexander 'Turbanov' Did NOT Make a Statement About Captors' Kindness -- Wrong Name And Made-Up Quote
Did Alexander Turbanov, an Israeli man who was held prisoner by Hamas, make a statement sympathizing with his captors upon his release?…
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Father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal says son endured nightmare under Hamas control
Ilan Dalal told N12 that despite the damage his son sustained in Hamas captivity, "slowly, with a lot of love and with family and friends…
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'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare
A community clinic just north of Johannesburg has become the frontline of a battle in South Africa over whether foreigners can access…
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The Best Historic Canal Cities To Wander (Other Than Venice), According To Research
With its labyrinth of canals, puttering vaporettos, and grand palazzos, Venice is undoubtedly the world's most enigmatic canal city. Not…
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Peoria judge denies bail for man accused of stalking, burglary
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — A Peoria County judge ruled Israel Ruiz will remain behind bars until he stands trial for stalking charges involving…
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IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead
The World Bank, UN and European Union had estimated in February that it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are…
Politics
Hamas terrorist attacks survivor speaks to Binghamton University students
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Thursday was the national day of mourning for the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, which was one of…
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Fact Check: Freed Israeli prisoner Alexander Turbanov didn't release statement praising his captors
Claim: Freed Israeli prisoner Alexander Turbanov released a statement praising his captors in October 2025, in which he said, in part:…
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IDF Brig.-Gen. reassures northern communities after Lebanese civilians approach Israeli border
Lebanese individuals, allegedly civilians, were seen approaching up to 80 meters from the border with Israel. Brigadier-General…
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Palestine activists deny causing damage worth £1m
Eight people have pleaded not guilty to causing £1m worth of damage during a break-in at a defence equipment manufacturing factory in…
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German minister unruffled by refusal to extradite Nord Stream suspect
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday downplayed a Polish court's refusal to extradite a suspect in connection with the…
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Turkey to send Syria weapons in exchange for greater reach against Kurdish group
Syria has reportedly elected to only use the equipment on its northern border, to avoid further stoking the already tense relations with…
Politics
Germany's Pistorius: Military service plans serve as deterrent
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday defended his military service plans as necessary for Germany's security. The proposal aims to…
Politics
Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban
The government has failed in its attempt to block a challenge against its decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws. In a…
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What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was 'in the shadows' before launching a coup
A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader…
Politics
Thousands attend state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga
Thousands of mourners are attending the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a national stadium in the Kenyan capital.…
Politics
Europe's main center-left political family expels Slovak leader's party for breaching its values
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe’s main center-left political family on Friday kicked out the party of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is…
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Military prosecution indicts four Palestinians involved in Ramot Junction terror attack
The indictment explains that these people were responsible for providing the terrorists with weapons and transporting them from the West…