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Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Israel’s Shin Bet has found no evidence of foreign election interference despite claims from security and political leaders, according to reporting based on senior law enforcement officials.
‘I know what it’s like to fight’- France’s most popular sportsman says he’s running for president
French judo legend Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, positioning himself as a unifying centrist figure.
France accelerates minimum wage hike in bid to quell protest
France’s government accelerated a planned minimum wage increase to December 2026, raising it by 1.6 percent as it attempts to address widespread protests over living costs and social unrest.
Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally
Meta is rolling out artificial intelligence technology globally this month to automatically detect teenagers who falsely register as adults, placing them in restricted accounts with enhanced protections.
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
A landslide triggered by heavy rain and high winds in Gaza killed five people, including two children and their mother, with witnesses describing desperate rescue efforts to recover those buried under sand and rubble.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Shujaat Ali, a pioneering digital cartoonist and co-founder of Al Jazeera’s online division, died at age 54 following a heart attack while returning home from work.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Two people were detained after separate security breaches near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a brief lockdown of the executive residence and surrounding roads.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
US federal agencies have launched a coordinated effort to evaluate and deploy counter-drone technologies to address growing aviation and national security threats nationwide.
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Israel’s president has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Netanyahu’s chief rival, with forming a government following a deadlocked October election.
US aims to cut off Iran’s transport of advanced weapons: What we know
The US has established Task Force Iron Gate to intercept Iranian weapons shipments via land routes and the Caspian Sea, while Iran announces plans for underground military production facilities.
Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Israeli authorities released Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh after detaining him for five days without charge, with his legal team asserting the detention lacked evidence.
Train crash kills seven, injures dozens near Egypt’s Cairo city
A train collision near Cairo kills at least seven people and injures over 125 others on Sunday, with emergency teams working to clear wreckage and restore services.
Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
Over 200,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding stricter trade restrictions on Israel and an end to arms sales, according to Amnesty International Netherlands.
US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The US military has established Task Force Iron Gate to block Iran’s land-based supply routes, expanding enforcement actions beyond its existing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia ramping up attacks to ‘pressure’ Kyiv at trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
Russia intensified airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, hitting energy infrastructure as diplomats prepare for trilateral peace talks scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi.
Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people across multiple prefectures and causing widespread structural damage.
Drone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16
A drone strike on a Colombian military base in Santa Rosa del Sur killed three soldiers and wounded at least 16, marking the latest attack as violence escalates in rural areas.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province
Saudi Arabia’s air defenses destroyed three ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi forces toward Riyadh and the Eastern province, the coalition said.
The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
Israeli President Herzog tasks former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after elections produced no majority, challenging him to assemble a coalition within 28 days.
Pope’s visit to Argentina sets up showdown with ‘hyper-capitalist’ Milei
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina on Monday, visiting a disability home as tensions simmer between the pontiff and President Javier Milei over spending cuts and economic ideology.
Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter
Heavy rains and strong winds have damaged shelters for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, with nearly 400,000 living in highly vulnerable conditions.
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