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Yes, Zionism is racism
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
Canadian buoy found on shore of Irish island after journey across Atlantic
Officials in northwestern Ireland say they're working to recover a large Canadian buoy that floated across the Atlantic Ocean and washed up on a coastal island.
French police suspend use of stun grenades after high school protester loses hand
Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continueHow dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system?Europe live – latest updatesFrance is suspending the use of stun grenades by police at high school demonstrations, the interior minister has said, amid mounting accusations of police brutality during a fo...
Queen Camilla's doctor murdered allegedly by husband while hosting sleepover for 3 kids. Who was Dr Hannah Terry?
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Three years after October 7 attacks, Israel's economy shows its strength
After shrinking briefly in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel's GDP is predicted to grow by 4 percent this year. The country's tech sector – specifically its defence startups – has played a big part in this performance but challenges, notably demographic ones, are on the horizon. Meanwhile, the destruction caused by Israel's war in Gaza has reduced GDP per capita in the Palestini...
Electric-shock gloves ICE plans to use inflicted intense pain in army study
Immigration enforcement agency has signed $16.7m deal for devices that induced ‘excessive’ fear in military subjectsThe electric-shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees and protesters worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting immediately and feared additional exposures, according to a previously unreleased army...
US and China must set rules before autonomous fighters cross paths
In December 2022, a Chinese J-11 fighter came within metres of a US RC-135 surveillance plane over the South China Sea, according to the US military, which criticised it as an unsafe manoeuvre. China, however, held the American crew responsible and claimed the RC-135 had suddenly veered towards the Chinese jet despite repeated warnings. Both sides released video footage, yet neither accepted the o...
A couple rescued two cat paintings from a skip; years later, the Louis Wain works sold for £16,000
While out walking their dog years back, a couple stumbled upon two cat paintings discarded in a skip. Little did they know the treasures they had rescued were linked to the famous artist Louis Wain. Their curiosity led to valuable research, and upon authentication, these artworks fetched an impressive sum at auction. This story emphasizes how seemingly forgotten art can possess extraordinary worth...
In 1993, California's pocket mouse was rediscovered; 33 years later, 530+ have been reintroduced
Conservationists have been working to revive the Pacific pocket mouse populations in Southern California since their rediscovery in 1993. Since 2006, more than 530 mice have been released into their native habitats through the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's efforts. The establishment of a third population in North San Mateo marks progress in their recovery. Additionally, genetic rescue efforts ...
Reform clears its own officials of breaking party funding laws despite police investigation
Internal inquiry clears Dan Jukes and James Orr after undercover sting filmed them discussing possible overseas donationsReform UK has cleared two senior officials of breaking laws that ban foreign donations, despite the matter remaining under police investigation.After an internal inquiry by the party’s legal secretary and general secretary, Dan Jukes, Nigel Farage’s press adviser, and James Orr,...
Reform clears officials of breaking party funding laws despite police investigation
Party’s internal inquiry clears Dan Jukes and James Orr after undercover sting filmed them discussing possible overseas donationsReform UK has cleared two senior officials of breaking laws that ban foreign donations, despite the matter remaining under police investigation.After an internal inquiry by the party’s legal secretary and general secretary, Dan Jukes, Nigel Farage’s press adviser, and Ja...
Interlaken vs Innsbruck: How Europe’s adventure travel hotspots compare for a winter holiday
These Alpine adventure destinations offers snow-covered slopes, unique hotels and local delicacies. But between Interlaken and Innsbruck, where should you choose to travel this winter?
EU agrees to sanction over 1,600 people and entities linked to Russia's war
The EU will soon add over 1,600 names, including 77 lawmakers who stood for election in the occupied territories of Ukraine, to its Russia sanctions. The decision comes amid an unsettling rise in hybrid attacks.
Man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage's home about a year earlier
Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden’s international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday, the country’s transport ministry said, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Fighting has been focused in recent days on areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a shipping route that has become more crucial for energy exports si...
Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to Kagan and Saoi for solving molecular mystery
Scientists paid tribute to Kagan and Soai's groundbreaking work, which the Nobel committee described as a feat never previously achieved by anyone “other than life itself.”
Scientists identify ancient Egyptian crocodile whose skull is missing its nose like the Sphinx
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
Valkyrae led clinic fundraiser; $137,000 backs low-income healthcare
In 2025, Valkyrae was celebrated by Saban Community Clinic at its Creators in Action event, attended by over 200 influential creators and leaders. This gala successfully garnered more than $137,000, aimed at supporting low-income patients in need of medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services. As a co-owner of 100 Thieves, Valkyrae’s influence on the gaming community is profound. The event...
Laws, pledges or an iron grip? How the EU, US and China are reining in AI
The US, China and the EU are taking sharply different approaches to regulating artificial intelligence. Here is how the world's biggest economies are tackling the technology, and what is at stake.
Willem de Kooning returns to the Netherlands for major Rijksmuseum exhibition
A century after leaving the Netherlands for New York, Willem de Kooning is returning home in a major new exhibition at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
One-minute siren sounds in Tel Aviv to mark October 7 anniversary
A one-minute siren sounded in Tel Aviv as Israelis gathered to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks and remember those killed.
Why do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?
The nomination period opened on Wednesday for elections to the 1,500-member body responsible for choosing Hong Kong’s next chief executive and 40 lawmakers. Hopefuls from at least four subsectors submitted their nomination forms on the first day. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of the Election Committee polls, who signed up on the first day and what to watch for. What is the...
Hong Kong police arrest 17 more over HK$137 million ‘crash-for-cash’ scam
Hong Kong police have arrested 17 more people linked to a suspected “crash-for-cash” scam syndicate as authorities investigate 669 suspicious claims totalling more than HK$137 million (US$17.4 million). Among those arrested was an insurance claimant accused of filing 12 compensation claims worth more than HK$3 million. Officers from the commercial crime bureau arrested the 17 claimants aged 27 to ...
German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
14 years after Nirbhaya gang rape horror, has India progressed on women’s safety?
Bhavya Gupta was a Grade 4 student when the 2012 horrific gang rape and murder of a medical college intern who was on a private bus in New Delhi, which sparked nationwide outrage and led to the execution of four attackers, prompted her teacher to mention the case in class to raise awareness about women’s safety. “My teacher gathered all the girls in the classroom and told us about it, and after th...