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Shin Bet yet to transfer evidence against MK suspected of foreign funding
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US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
A major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.
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Settler violence spikes during illegal outpost removals in West Bank, IDF sources say
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IDF reluctant to launch joint U.S.-Israeli strike in Iran during coalition talks
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Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.
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North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
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Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings
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Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine
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Talarico and Paxton offer competing visions of religious freedom. Texas Jews are caught in the middle
Ken Paxton's push to enforce religious mandates in Texas schools has Jewish voters weighing their concerns over...
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Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.
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Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after record crypto hack
The exchange froze transactions in the wake of the incident, which impacted $6.3bn worth of digital assets.
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Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
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University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.
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More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy
More than 4,000 people have been arrested for supporting the group since it was proscribed in July 2025.
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Azerbaijan's ties with Israel deepen a growing rift with Erdogan's Turkey
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Report: Child among nine killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
Citing hospitals in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported five Palestinians killed in al-Mawasi, three, including a child, in...
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Democrats chairman Yair Golan: Netanyahu lacks public trust to renew Iran war
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How Israel's Shin Bet and police joined Netanyahu's bid to undermine the election
It is now clear that the United Arab List bribery arrests and allegations of Qatari influence were deliberately blown...
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
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Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday book
Trump had sued the media outlet after it published a letter to Epstein purportedly written and signed by the...
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No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts and guests
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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
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Jordan says it stopped an armed group of 14 who attempted to cross from Syria
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Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it
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Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
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UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
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He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years
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King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour
Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerera rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.
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G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as...
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Netanyahu's son says Arab citizens are Israel's 'greatest threat' after nuclear Iran
Yair Netanyahu claimed that Arab citizens pose a greater threat than Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, Turkey...
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Driver guilty of hitting cyclist and dragging him to death under car
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Police watchdog to investigate Met over letter about Meghan's father
The police force faces probe over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
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Bedouin Israelis turned out in force. Now their vote is labeled illegitimate
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Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
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Czech embassy diplomat killed in Jerusalem traffic accident
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Binance says crypto worth $6.3bn impacted in suspected hack
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Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
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As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
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Israel election count completed: These are the final results
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Netanyahu allies in government and media push election fraud narrative, call for new vote
Coalition lawmakers are demanding a new election as fraud allegations spread. A far-right MK has urged supporters to...
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Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
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Mamdani and Trump loom over the battle for Jewish voters in a key New York House race
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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
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US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt
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Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
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Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
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Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports
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Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
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Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
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Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
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Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
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Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
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Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
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White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
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Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
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Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
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Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
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The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate.
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Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
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Iran sent nuclear proposal to U.S. via Qatar, senior Iranian official says
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Over 500 rabbis, diplomats and Jewish diaspora leaders urge Israeli opposition to form Jewish-Arab coalition
Prominent Jewish public figures worldwide called on Israel's opposition party leaders 'to build a coalition for...
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California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
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Tony Blair meets Netanyahu, Herzog to advance Trump's Gaza plan
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Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
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King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says
The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.
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Shin Bet chief seeks election probe advice from ex-chief who opposed him
Ex-chief Ami Ayalon led the former officials who reviewed classified intelligence on election interference. They...
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UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public...
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Replacing Netanyahu may not be enough to win back U.S. Democrats
Brad Lander rejected Lapid's pitch for an American outreach tour, calling for respect for international law and...
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More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
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Israel's President Herzog says he will announce candidate to form gov't on Sunday
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Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
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Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
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Eisenkot secures parliamentary majority, paving clearest path to forming gov't
Both Arab-majority parties backed Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism – traditionally aligned with Netanyahu and...
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U.S. Democrats embraced a broad coalition. Israel's opposition fears its own
While the Democratic Party is charting a new path against Trump's policies, nearly all Jewish Israeli opposition...
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Eisenkot secures 67 of 120 endorsements after his Yashar party backs him for PM
With a majority of elected Knesset members recommending Gadi Eisenkot, President Isaac Herzog is expected to task him...
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Case closed against cop who interrupted doctor giving CPR at anti-war rally
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For first time, series of wildlife crossings in southern Israel will allow animals to cross major roads
The two crossings in southern Israel are designed to reconnect endangered gazelle populations separated by major...
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When 'unity' is a bad word: Why any Netanyahu-led government is a disaster for Israel
What 'unity' can there be with a failed leader whose warmongering, racism and cruelty have led to the abyss? The...
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As his populist allies fall, Netanyahu is fighting yesterday's war
Just a decade ago, Netanyahu looked like the vanguard of the neo-authoritarian populism sweeping the world. But after...
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Israel bet on Republicans. Now comes a reckoning
An Israeli official hopes to repair the damage from Netanyahu's distancing of Democrats as they take control of...
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Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
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Democrats' sweeping midterm victory has thrust the U.S. and Iran into a race against time. After Congress changes...
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'Flawed' training contributed to officer's death
A coroner rules Second Lt Max George's death on Salisbury Plain was an accident.
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All Arab-majority parties endorse Eisenkot to form government in talks with president
Joint List head Yousef Jabareen told the president they were recommending Eisenkot 'in hopes it'll lead to an...
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Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
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Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's...
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Dean Graubard creates a left-wing comic that isn't afraid to challenge the Israeli mainstream, even if it means being...
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Fuel companies find no unusual activity in cards allegedly used to sway Arab voters
Two companies whose fuel cards were cited as evidence of vote-buying by Israel's Arab parties reported no unusual...
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Training and running AI models requires enormous computing power – and comes at an enormous cost. Israeli startups...
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Netanyahu Knesset speaker sets conditions for early vote to replace him
Outgoing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said he would convene a vote on his replacement within a week of receiving...
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Joint List says it will recommend Eisenkot to form gov't, following Abbas' UAL
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Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a family physician from Ramallah, was released after 127 days in prison. He was convicted of...
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Ben-Gvir's party pushes stolen election narrative, endorse Netanyahu in talks with president
President Herzog suggested Otzma Yehudit's election fraud narrative sought to distract from Ben-Gvir's role in the...
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Shin Bet chief pushes to expand election probe amid clash with attorney general
Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to investigate funds allegedly transferred from Arab states, but the attorney general...
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Haredi party declines to back Netanyahu in presidential consultations
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Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting...
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UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
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Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
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'If the government relied on a Jewish majority, I wouldn't have done it': Rabin's murderer still haunts Israel
On the 31st anniversary of Rabin's assassination, Eisenkot and his allies are faced with a historic decision. They...
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Ossoff won Georgia by 18 points. Could he be America's first Jewish president?
Jon Ossoff says he has "zero interest" in the White House, but his win in Georgia – a state Trump carried – has put...
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The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.
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Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
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Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
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Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
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Herzog launches coalition talks; Eisenkot leads in endorsements to form gov't
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Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
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British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.
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Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
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Five NY Jewish leaders urge 'political partnerships' after record Arab turnout in Israel
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Israeli TV anchor cancels broadcast after refusing to apologize for remarks against Bedouin women voting
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Netanyahu is plotting a final power grab for Israel's democracy. His loyalist Shin Bet chief is the key
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Vance: Republicans lost midterms because of Iran war, U.S.-Israel relations
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Democrats sweep midterms, setting the stage for transformation of U.S.-Israel relationship
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Former senior security and law enforcement officials said that demands by Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate...
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Israeli opposition leaders cited the country's political turmoil and waning standing in Washington as reasons to oust...
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Journalist related to Arab party leader arrested in Israel police raid
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Haaretz reported in November 1956 that 'Israel's new residents' were following instructions. David Ben-Gurion spoke...
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Israel certifies election results, saying allegations do not warrant delay
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Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
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Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
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Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes
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Republican senator says Muslim Senate nominee El-Sayed is unfit because he's not Chrisitan
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Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence
A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.
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King of the algorithm: How Netanyahu enjoys the role of undisputed ruler of Israel's social media feeds
A Haaretz investigation shows how the platforms recommended Netanyahu three times more often than Eisenkot, let his...
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'They call me Abu Yair': When it served him, Netanyahu asked Arab voters to be partners
'You'll enter government. For once you'll truly be on the inside': In previous elections, Netanyahu openly urged...
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Protesters call on Yashar's Eisenkot to form government backed by Arab parties
United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas and Democrats chief Yair Golan discussed 'ways to build a partnership' on...
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Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
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Lula's victory in Brazil will shape our kids' future no less than a Netanyahu defeat
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's efforts to protect the Amazon are giving humanity a fighting chance...
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Israel's opposition won the numbers to defeat Netanyahu. It may defeat itself instead
Netanyahu's dominance opened the door to historic Arab-Jewish cooperation. But by capitulating to his anti-Arab...
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Every other post targeted Arab voters: How Netanyahu built his 'stolen election' campaign
Nearly half of Netanyahu's posts on election day delegitimized Arab voting. Unsubstantiated claims spread from...
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'Likud has become like a cult': Voters who spoke to Haaretz foreshadowed Netanyahu's staying power
Starting in the spring, hundreds around Israel told Haaretz how they would vote - and why. The election results show...
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The danger was never Netanyahu. It won't disappear even when he's gone
The major challenge facing Israel's change bloc is dismantling the Jewish supremacist ideology that enabled...
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ZIM-chartered ship sinks in Black Sea after drone attack off Bulgarian coast
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Not October 7, not the Iran war: Nothing can sway Israeli voters
Why Israelis' political opinions remain largely unchanged despite years of unprecedented turmoil
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Do Jewish Israelis love their children more than they fear Arabs?
Arab citizens' willingness to vote and negotiate makes the Jewish opposition's insistence on excluding them all the...
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BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
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Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
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Shin Bet: Election interference probe does not implicate whole group of voters
The statement came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other right-wing politicians alleged that Arab parties'...
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For these Arab voters, this Israeli election was an exception to their boycott rule
Thanks to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, these Palestinian citizens of Israel dropped their...
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Arab parties reject election interference claims as right-wing incitement grows
The Joint List accused Likud-linked figures of seeking to undermine election results, while United Arab List chairman...
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Did Netanyahu's scare campaign against Arab voters lead to a Shin Bet probe on fraud allegations?
Israel's top election official asked to investigate foreign interference in Israel's election after Netanyahu and his...
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Two staunch Israel supporters, one uneasy choice for South Florida's Jewish voters
Jared Moskowitz and Republican Scott Singer are vying to prove their pro-Israel credentials in a heavily Jewish swing...
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Nothing will change until Israelis realize: One side's victory doesn't mean the other's destruction
Believing that Israel is trapped in a zero-sum game is a dangerous mistake. The test of the quality of our democracy...
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Eisenkot says Netanyahu leading influence campaign to undermine election results
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot called for an investigation into suspected foreign interference, but warned against...
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'Who will bomb me next?': Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank on Israel's election
As Netanyahu's hold on power hangs in the balance, there is a mixture of hope and skepticism among Palestinians....
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Likud coalition alleges foreign election interference to delegitimize Arab vote
After the election committee head called for a probe into foreign election interference, Likud warned of the...
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U.S. urges Mideast allies to prepare for possible new Iran strikes after midterms, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on renewed military action, but regional allies have been...
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Report: Vance contacted Iranian official at Trump's behest to revive talks
According to sources, Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's National Security Council head to explore a...
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Senior police official rejects claims of election fraud as 'baseless spin'
Police received fewer complaints of fraud than in previous elections, a senior official told Haaretz. The director...
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Election committee chief urges Shin Bet to probe foreign funding allegations
Allegations said to include claims Qatar funded efforts to boost Arab voter turnout • Senior police official told...
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King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour
Earlier in the day, the King paid his respects to the island's fallen servicemen and women.
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Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling...
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The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.
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Weight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclers
Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.
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Family row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.
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'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
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Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's...
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'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
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High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable"...
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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
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Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new...
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Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
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What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living...
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What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
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Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been...
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Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'
The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.
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How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
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Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon
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Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election
Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither...
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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
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The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.
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China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
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King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and...
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Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central...
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Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have...
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Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
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Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.
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Manhunt under way for Tennessee killer who escaped prison through a fence
Morley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.
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Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.
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UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit...
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Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.
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Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.