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United States and United Arab Emirates Strengthen Strategic Alliance Around Military Artificial Intelligence

Abu Dhabi / Washington – The United States and the United Arab Emirates have officially announced the creation of the first bilateral task force...

Isaac Hammouch: The “Lekjaa Syndrome”: How the Moroccan State Confiscates Democracy

As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of Fouzi Lekjaa being pre-designated for the premiership are swelling. Behind the meteoric rise of the...

Aftershocks Continue to Rattle Japan After Deadly Quake; Officials Warn of Stronger Tremors

An earthquake in Japan killed 13 people and triggered over 100 aftershocks. Officials warn further tremors could reach magnitude 7 and urge residents to stay alert.

Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala

US President Donald Trump will address the White House...

Minnesota man gets life in prison for assassinating Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman

The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to assassinating a...

Bennett’s T-shirt and jeans aim to project blue-collar appeal, youth and energy to voters

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett has replaced the suits...

Isaac Hammouch: The “Lekjaa Syndrome”: How the Moroccan State Confiscates Democracy

As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of...

Israel must choose the Declaration of Independence

As Israelis prepare to go to the polls in...

BBC Patrols Expose Ecuador’s Role in Cocaine Routes to Europe

A BBC report follows Ecuadorian police confronting a surge in drug crime as criminal networks use the country as a transit corridor for cocaine bound for Europe.
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IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements

The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.

Task Force Warns Antisemitism Becoming ‘New Normal’ After Deadly Year for Diaspora Jews

A task force representing major Jewish communities warns antisemitic violence and incidents surged, documenting 20 deaths in 2025 and about 23,000 incidents across seven countries.

Records show Netanyahu residences cost taxpayers NIS 2.7 million in 18 months

Expenditure records reviewed by The Times of Israel show state payments of NIS 2.7 million for three residences used by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the past 18 months, including bathtubs, landscaping and extensive food purchases.

Iran Executes Two Men Publicly in Malekshahr After Convictions for ‘Waging War Against God’

Iranian authorities say two men were publicly hanged in Malekshahr city square after being convicted of 'waging war against God' for tying up and setting police officers on fire.
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New Microwave-Frying Technique Reduces Oil in French Fries

Researchers combine microwave preheating with conventional frying to make French fries crispier in less time while significantly reducing oil absorption.

IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements

The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.

Free Pharmacy Service Provides Morning-After Pill to Hundreds of Thousands in England

Since October, hundreds of thousands of women in England have accessed the morning-after pill free of charge at participating high street pharmacies under a new scheme.

Chip sell-off forces reassessment of AI-linked valuations

Sharp declines in major chipmakers have prompted investors to revalue AI-linked stocks. Market participants point to valuation pressures and macro factors to explain the move.

Free Pharmacy Service Provides Morning-After Pill to Hundreds of Thousands in England

Since October, hundreds of thousands of women in England have accessed the morning-after pill free of charge at participating high street pharmacies under a new scheme.

Chip sell-off forces reassessment of AI-linked valuations

Sharp declines in major chipmakers have prompted investors to revalue AI-linked stocks. Market participants point to valuation pressures and macro factors to explain the move.

Aftershocks Continue to Rattle Japan After Deadly Quake; Officials Warn of Stronger Tremors

An earthquake in Japan killed 13 people and triggered over 100 aftershocks. Officials warn further tremors could reach magnitude 7 and urge residents to stay alert.

Aftershocks Continue to Rattle Japan After Deadly Quake; Officials Warn of Stronger Tremors

An earthquake in Japan killed 13 people and triggered over 100 aftershocks. Officials warn further tremors could reach magnitude 7 and urge residents to stay alert.

Erdogan’s rivalry with Israel has a new front: Africa – opinion

There is a temptation to read a deepening Turkey-South...

Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandab strait at highest in a week, data shows

Thirty-seven commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandab Strait...
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Two firefighters killed as wildfires rage in Crete; villages evacuated across southern Europe

Two firefighters died battling wildfires in Crete as gale-force winds forced evacuations of several villages. Fires form part of a wider pattern of summer blazes in southern Europe.

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

This summer's fourth heatwave was expected to start by Wednesday, bringing temperatures in the area to 40C.Similar temperatures are...

UN Security Council to hold first poll in race to replace Guterres when he steps down this year

The United Nations Security Council will hold an initial round of informal closed-door "straw poll" ballots on Thursday to...

Ghana mourns its tallest man – a 'generous and popular giant'

Kudus told the BBC the sores on Ache's legs were not directly caused by Marfan syndrome - but likely...

Netanyahu, Trump conclude 'positive, productive' meeting at White House

US President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to discuss the war in Iran as well...

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

The Madrid region is currently under a red weather warning, with temperatures expected to reach 35C in mountainous areas...

Zelensky aims to get ballistic missile defenses, strategic cooperation during meeting with Trump

"Our number-one priority is anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with America. Peace needs to be brought closer," he stated...

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

Burke's arraignment is scheduled for 31 August. The trial is to start within 90 days of that date.Prosecutors have...

Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will press for their release from a US jail as they fight...

'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions where dissected human and animal bodies were displayed,...

'No matter what password you use, I will break it in a fraction of a second'

Watch this episode without interruptions.Every method of encryption in use today is living on borrowed time.That was the message...

Ukraine seeking prototype of European anti-ballistic missile defense system by mid-2027

Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of...
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