Israel is threatening to seize ancient water reservoirs near Bethlehem that have been under Palestinian control, marking a potential escalation in West Bank territorial disputes and historical claims.

The 2026 World Cup champion will receive $51 million in prize money, part of a record $871 million total payout to all 48 participating teams after FIFA expanded compensation.

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy married model Gabriette Bechtel in a private Los Angeles ceremony on Saturday, following their engagement announcement in 2024.

AIPAC’s affiliated groups have spent nearly $30 million supporting congressional candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, marking the pro-Israel group’s largest single-race investment ever.

An Israeli paraglider works to save migrating common swifts that have nested in Jerusalem’s Western Wall for centuries, installing nesting boxes across the country as modern construction threatens their populations.

Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi seeking a second title as captain. The 39-year-old’s performance this tournament has been exceptional, but uncertainty remains about his international future.

A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen’s coast and moved to waters near Somalia’s Puntland region, according to security sources and local officials.

China’s top anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into Ouyang Weimin, former president of the China Development Bank, for suspected serious violations of party discipline and law.

Major League Soccer is capitalizing on the World Cup hosted in the U.S. through watch parties, marketing campaigns, and promotional offers to attract new fans as the tournament concludes.