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Major hurricane Helene menaces Florida with 'unsurvivable' storm surge
The storm became a major Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 120 mph, worrying weather officials of potential destructive outcomes
Reuters
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00:17 | 09.27.24
Iran, Hezbollah enabled Houthis' rise, says UN report
The rebel group is transformed into an army with weapons training and assistance provided by other members of Iran's axis despite a de facto UN embargo on arms since 2015
Reuters
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20:46 | 09.26.24
UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations
Wi-Fi remained offline on Thursday following the incident at 19 stations including London Bridge and London Euston as well as Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh Waverley
Reuters
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17:10 | 09.26.24
New York City mayor indicted in foreign bribery scandal, refuses to step down
Eric Adams faces historic indictment for alleged ties to foreign entities from Turkey, China, Qatar and possible illegal donations from Israel; Adams denies accusations and refuses to step down; progressive Netanyahu critic could replace him
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:58 | 09.26.24
Moroccan immigrant, previously slated for deportation, murders 19-year-old in Paris
The body of a 19-year-old student was located in the woods near her dorm and, following a manhunt, the suspect was apprehended in Switzerland, a Moroccan immigrant with a previous rape charge on his record, Incident has sparked debate in France about immigration and enforcement policy
ynet correspondents, Reuters
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09:58 | 09.26.24
Brandeis University president, who banned campus Palestinian group after October 7 , resign
Ronald Liebowitz resigned after a narrow no confidence vote from the university's faculty; He was criticized for 'a consistent pattern of damaging errors of judgment and poor leadership'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:33 | 09.25.24
Israelis survive flood in Thailand: 'They woke us with shouts, everything was flooded'
Hotel manager in the town of Pai wakes Israeli tourists in the middle of the night due to incoming floods; Israeli couple caught in hostilities in Ethiopia rescued by extraction team
Itamar Eichner
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18:35 | 09.25.24
Argentina’s Milei slams UN bias against Israel at General Assembly
Pro-Israel leader criticizes organization for 'failure to defend democratic values,' while allowing 'bloody dictatorships' seats on Human Rights Council
Itamar Eichner
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12:52 | 09.25.24
Suspected Trump gunman charged with attempted assassination
AG Merrick Garland says Justice Department will 'spare no resource,' on the case; Trump campaign says security officials briefed candidate of threats from Iran to assassinate him
Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters
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11:37 | 09.25.24
IAEA chief sees willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file
Iranian president tells UN General Assembly Tehran willing to cooperate with West to revive 2015 nuclear deal
Reuters
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09:36 | 09.25.24
UK’s Starmer blunders with call for return of ‘sausages’ from Gaza
In call for Gaza cease-fire during his first speech at Labour Party conference, British PM mixes up ‘sausages’ instead of ‘hostages’
Ynetnews, news agencies
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00:14 | 09.25.24
This is why West Africa is now the world's terrorism hotspot
Terrorist activities emanating from West African nations such as Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali up significantly, partly due to spread of Wahabist ideology via Islamic State offshoots like Boko Haram
Reuters
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16:29 | 09.24.24
Sweden says Iran behind thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hacked into text messaging service last year and sent thousands of messages urging Swedes to take revenge over string of public Quran burnings; Sweden torn between commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities
Associated Press
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12:54 | 09.24.24
Trump vs Ukraine's president: 'Zelensky is greatest salesman, wants Democrats to win'
Trump speaks in battleground state of Pennsylvania hours after Ukrainian president tours factory there supplying ammunition for Ukraine; Ukrainians fear that if he wins the elections, Trump will stop U.S. military aid and hand victory to Putin; Zelensky to present 'victory plan' in New York
Ynet, News Agencies
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11:24 | 09.24.24
'They slaughtered, raped and buried us alive': Syrians praise blows to Hezbollah
Many Syrians still remember atrocities committed by terror group in support of Assad during civil war; 'We would be just as happy if the devil himself killed them, it is the right of all those oppressed by Iran and its militias,' one Syrian remarks
Lior Ben Ari
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23:11 | 09.23.24
Irish president: Israel intercepted a letter I sent to Iran; Israel denies
Ireland's President Michael Higgins accuses Israel of intercepting a congratulatory letter he sent to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following his recent election victory, but notes he has no idea how; Israeli embassy: 'A baseless accusation'
Itamar Eichner
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11:55 | 09.23.24
Iran's Revolutionary Guards bans use of communications devices after Hezbollah pager attack
IRGC to inspect all devices, not just communication equipment, which are either homemade or imported from China and Russia, over concerns of Israeli infiltration
Reuters
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08:59 | 09.23.24
Guards protect secrets on sunken billionaire's yacht, report
Italian authorities ask for diver patrols and underwater surveillance to secure superyacht that sank in August killing seven including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch who had ties to intelligence agencies,
Ynet
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23:57 | 09.22.24
Iran gave Russia missiles but no launchers, sources say
European and US officials say reason behind lack of equipment raises questions about when and if the weapons will be operational
Reuters
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23:31 | 09.21.24
UK overhauls tourist entry rules
Beginning January 8, anyone who wishes to visit the United Kingdom would have to register ahead of time in a specialized digital system and pay £50 per person; 'Digitization allows for a seamless experience for the millions crossing the border annually,' says senior official
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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13:19 | 09.21.24
Trump says if he loses the elections it will be the fault of Jews
Republican presidential hopeful said in a Kamala Harris administration Israel would be obliterated, describing how rockets would rain on the country and terrorists would go door to door massacring and raping innocent civilians
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner
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09:58 | 09.20.24
Russia's Kadyrov accuses musk of 'remotely disabling' his cybertruck
'That's not a nice thing for Elon Musk to do. He gives expensive gifts from the bottom of his heart and then remotely switches them off,' Chechen leader says
AFP
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01:00 | 09.20.24
Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods boss, accused of multiple rapes
A year after his death BBC releases an investigative report in which over 20 women accuse Al Fayed of sexual assault, five alleging rape claiming he would promote attractive women to work in his office and then assault them
Ynetnews
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21:26 | 09.19.24
'I grabbed it by the head, but it wouldn't release me' Thai woman trapped by python says
Snake attacks a woman in her kitchen coiling itself around her body and holding her captive for hours before a neighbor calls police and the struggle to release her begins
Associated Press
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20:32 | 09.19.24
Muslim Americans moving to Jill Stein in potential blow to Kamala Harris
A Reuters poll shows Arab Americans in key states critical for Harris's win, favor the Jewish Green Party candidate who accuses Israel of committing genocide and calls for an arms embargo
Reuters
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18:38 | 09.19.24
Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison
Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims described being deceived by a man who appeared kind, educated and part of an agency 'that is supposed to protect the world from evil'
Associated Press
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14:04 | 09.19.24
US says Iran emailed stolen Trump campaign material to Biden camp
Intelligence agencies say malicious cyber activity 'latest example of Iran's multi-pronged approach to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our electoral process'
News agencies
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08:55 | 09.19.24
'They called me a dirty Jew' says victims of antisemitic attack in Oklahoma
Harrison Hipp, who was wearing a kipa under a hat, was attacked while walking down the street; He landed in the hospital with a concussion and cerebral hemorrhage; 'I’m real messed up... and for what? ... just because I’m Jewish? It’s ridiculous'
Itamar Eichner
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21:46 | 09.18.24
Hungarian firm tied to pager blasts in Lebanon unmasked
Security officials arrive at Gold Apollo’s Taiwan office as company’s president addresses reporters, denying responsibility for pager explosions in Lebanon; devices reportedly made by Budapest-based BAC which has unclear ties to Middle East and EU
Alexandra Lukash, news agencies
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11:05 | 09.18.24
Qatar's duplicitous diplomacy: Straddling sides with Israel
Two events held last week uncovered Gulf state's two-faced attitude toward Israel, supporting mediation efforts and meeting with Israeli officials while criticizing its actions in Gaza
Lior Ben Ari
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00:51 | 09.18.24
Russia mocks US over Trump assassination attempt
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says playing with fire has its consequences; when asked if the assassination attempt risked destabilizing the US, he said it is not really Russia's business, though Russia was monitoring the situation
Ynetnews
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18:37 | 09.16.24
These are the most antisemitic college campuses in the US
Due to the ongoing Gaza war, U.S. campuses see a 477% rise in anti-Israel incidents, with Columbia, Michigan, and Harvard at the top of the list; The report highlights support for terrorism, increased vandalism, harassment and assaults targeting Jewish students
Itamar Eichner
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17:56 | 09.16.24
Trump says proud to be an American, Netanyahu candidates should be better protected
The would be assassin identified by media as Ryan Wesley Routh former Trump voter, turned Sanders supporter backing Ukraine in war, Palestinians against Israel
News Agencies
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07:36 | 09.16.24
Women prisoners start hunger strike in memory of Masha Amini
'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement says prisoners abstained from food 'in solidarity with the protests against the government's oppressive policies';
AFP
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23:35 | 09.15.24
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt, FBI says
Trump tells supporters he is safe and well; 'Nothing will slow me down, I WILL NEVER SURRENDER,' he writes in all caps; suspect in custody
News Agencies
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22:22 | 09.15.24
US, Britain concerned Russia 'shared nuclear secrets' with Iran enabling it to build bomb
They fear that in exchange for the ballistic missiles Russia received from Iran, Putin will reveal nuclear secrets to it that will advance its path to a bomb, Guardian and Bloomberg report
I24NEWS
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07:48 | 09.15.24
Islamic extremist plot attack on German soldiers, prosecutors say
A 27-year-old Syrian man suspected of supporting radical Islamic ideology is in custody in Munich after purchasing two machetes to use in the attack
Associated Press
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13:22 | 09.13.24
Putin ally accuses NATO of already being party to Ukraine war
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Duma and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin says that the alliance is already heavily involved in military decision-making and determining which Russian cities should be attacked
Reuters
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09:59 | 09.13.24
Austria raids 72 alleged Islamic extremists ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The operation is carried out in prisons and homes, and includes seizures of digital devices due to the symbolic significance of the date to Islamist sympathizers; the security chief refers to the plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in his statement
Associated Press
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16:20 | 09.12.24
BBC chairman calls for ‘deep, systematic’ review of its Israel coverage
Director-general Tim Davie tells Lords committee, 'Every accusation we've had on the BBC Arabic service we have looked at, the issue is not everyone agrees with the outcome'
Lee Harpin/Jewish News
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19:30 | 09.11.24
Turkey's first nuclear plant delayed as Russia seeks Siemens parts in China
Germany withholds parts required for Turkey's first nuclear power plant to be built by Russia's Rosatom; Ankara seeks alternative parts in China to complete construction
Reuters
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15:53 | 09.11.24
France says foiled three terror plots against Israel at Olympics and Paralympics
Authorities report 5 suspects arrested throughout games, including one minor, for planning to carry out attacks against Israeli targets
Ynet, news agencies
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15:45 | 09.11.24
Iran threatens Europe after sanctions over missiles to Russia
Tehran calls sanctions announced by U.S., UK, France, Germany 'economic terrorism' and attempt at distracting from aid to Israel in Gaza war; Kremlin denies Iranians provided missiles calling claim "baseless'
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies
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15:32 | 09.11.24
Anti-Israel activists riot in Melbourne, throw rocks, tomatoes and chemicals at police
Australia in turmoil after rioters and police clash near weapons exhibition: 'Didn't they come here to protest against the war and violence? The only way I can describe them is a bunch of hypocrites'
News Agencies
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15:11 | 09.11.24
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Swift posts picture of herself holding her cat Benjamin Button, signing message 'Childless Cat Lady'; 'I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice' swift says; Trump team dismisses endorsement claiming many Swifties support Trump
Associated Press
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08:27 | 09.11.24
Harris: Gaza war must end, Trump: Israel will cease to exist if she wins
Harris quoted Trump's former senior security advisors who warned he should not be in power again while Trump said he was feared and respected; CNN poll finds Harris wins debate after Trump declares victory; mega popstar Taylor Swift endorses Harris
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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07:11 | 09.11.24
Sky News anchor fired after comparing Gaza to the Holocaust
Belle Donati's contract with the British network was not renewed and Sky News later issued an apology
Ynet
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21:38 | 09.10.24
Switzerland ranked best country in the world, Israel falls due to war
According to the survey by U.S. News & World Report and the University of Pennsylvania, which included 17,000 respondents, Israel dropped 10 spots, landing at its lowest ranking ever at 46th
Ynet
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21:34 | 09.10.24
Blinken says Russia received missiles from Iran, warns of threat to European security
Blinken says Iran has trained dozens of Russian military personnel to use its Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, which has a maximum range of 75 miles, and will use them in Ukraine within weeks
Reuters
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20:59 | 09.10.24
White Stripes duo sues Donald Trump for copyright infringement over Seven Nation Army use
Rockers accuse Trump of 'flagrant misappropriation' of their song in a campaign video, terming it as one of the 'shamelessest usurpations' of their work
Ynetnews
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15:47 | 09.10.24
Romania is investigating Russian drone incursions in its airspace
Residents in Romania's southeastern counties of Tulcea and Constanta were alerted to take cover due to potential air threats from drone incursions
Ynetnews
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03:18 | 09.10.24
Filipino evangelist preacher arrested sex trafficking charges following bunker raid
In 2021, U.S. federal prosecutors indicted Quiboloy, accusing him of sex trafficking minors under threats of abuse and ‘eternal damnation’
Ynetnews
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03:13 | 09.10.24
Sweden becomes crime hotbed, worries Scandinavian neighbors
Denmark and other Nordic countries cite Swedish failing immigration policy for rising crime rates that are beginning to pour over the border and affect them; criminals as young as 11 are lured by cash to commit crimes
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin
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22:13 | 09.09.24
Kate, Princess of Wales says finished chemo, intends to return to duties
British princess says road to recovery still long, 'looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can'
Reuters
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18:58 | 09.09.24
Spain grants asylum to Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo González
González found temporary refuge in the Embassy of the Netherlands before relocating to the Spanish Embassy, from where he was eventually evacuated by a Spanish Air Force plane
Ynetnews
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11:12 | 09.09.24
At least 14 dead, 43 wounded in wave of attacks in Syria
Arab media blamed Israel for the attack on sites of the pro-Iranian militias in the Hama region, including military posts and a so-called scientific research institute; 'Among the most violent in years'
Lior Ben Ari
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07:36 | 09.09.24
Protests erupt in France after Michel Barnier appointed prime minister
Around 300,000 people demonstrate against Macron's policies across France, with 160,000 in Paris alone
Ynetnews
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20:59 | 09.08.24
Harris' rise halted, Trump takes nationwide lead, poll shows
Some 28% of respondents admit they still need to learn more about Kamala Harris' positions, while only 9% said the same about Trump, according to a new NYT poll
Ynet
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17:19 | 09.08.24
US believes Iran sends short-range ballistic missiles to Russia
Intelligence report confirms American fears that Tehran is bolstering its aid to Moscow, sources say; Iran denies providing weapons to help Russia
Associated Press
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12:45 | 09.08.24
Ukraine’s new dragon drones unleash hellfire on Russian positions
Drones spew white-hot mixture of molten metal, burning at temperatures of up to 4,000℉; 'Our drones are the wings of our revenge, delivering fire from the sky'
Ynet
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01:29 | 09.08.24
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