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Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians in Israel, comprising less than 2% of the population, face rising harassment and fear visible religious expression may draw attacks, particularly since the October 2023 conflict began.
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided visiting Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender, though other government officials attended the controversial site that commemorates war dead including convicted war criminals.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card balances reached $1.26 trillion in mid-2026, rising $21 billion in the second quarter as late-stage delinquencies jumped sharply, raising concerns about household financial strain.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach notices are surpassing last year’s record, with over 471 million victim notices reported in the first half of 2026, and artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling these security incidents.
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All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
The NHS has launched mobile cervical screening clinics in northern England, addressing declining screening rates by bringing services directly to women in communities.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about donors at northern Cyprus clinics
At least 30 British children may have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using incorrect donors, according to a BBC investigation that uncovered potential staff misconduct at fertility clinics.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children’s killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law testified the defendant was “begging for help” before killing her three children, citing deteriorated mental health. The defense argues postpartum psychosis drove her actions.
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell, who helped legalise cannabis-based medicine in the UK, celebrated his 21st birthday seizure-free after surviving a severe childhood epilepsy diagnosis that doctors predicted would be fatal before his first birthday.
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
A 25-year study of 22,000 Britons found men with heart disease face significantly higher lifetime cancer risk compared to women, with smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption identified as key contributing factors.
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?
Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer—a less invasive treatment targeting visible lesions—is gaining attention as an alternative to traditional surgery or radiation, though specialists remain divided on its long-term benefits.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Florida Democratic voters nominated state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, over moderate Alex Vindman in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House aide and medical doctor, to lead the FDA, pending Senate confirmation. Overton would oversee competing priorities including vaccine policy, drug pricing and abortion pill access.
From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats?
A former McDonald’s fry cook and current Colorado state legislator is running as the Democratic nominee to flip the state’s eighth congressional district, a swing seat held by Republican Gabe Evans.
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
The publisher of Stars and Stripes may face dismissal before his planned retirement next month, according to reports, following the military outlet’s coverage of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
White House faces questions over security clearance for top Trump aide Natalie Harp
The White House faced scrutiny after reports that President Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp worked at the White House for a year without a security clearance, which critics say raises national security concerns.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators have sought interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry examining alleged conspiracy against the Republican president.