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For young Israeli singles who carry the BRCA gene mutation, decisions made early on can be life-saving. But in a pro-natalist country, and a society 'where a woman's sexuality is still very much determined by the size of her breasts,' dilemmas and insecurities about relationships complicate matters

In its annual report, the Czech Federation of the Jewish Communities said it registered 4,328 antisemitic incidents in 2023, up 90 percent from 2,277 in the previous year

The police officer who struck a fan and choked Haaretz writer Chaim Levinson last January outside of Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is facing assault charges submitted to court on Sunday

  Iranian officials have issued stark warnings to Israel in the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, simultaneously emphasizing their desire to avoid regional escalation. "While Iran has no interest in exacerbating regional tensions, we believe it is necessary to hold Israel accountable to prevent further instability," Iranian Foreign […]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems intent and willing to burn Israel to the ground because he sees himself as the embodiment of a state that, without him, has no viability or agency. Has it really taken the Americans 30 years to realize this?

The New York Police Department said on Thursday that 28-year-old Queens resident Taylor Pelton had been arrested on Wednesday and charged with hate crime criminal mischief against property.

After failed negotiations, security assessments indicate that an Iranian response is imminent. The key questions are the intensity of Iran's retaliation and whether Israel's response could escalate the situation into an all-out war

According to the report, only three brigades have been fully destroyed, while Hamas has merged degraded cells and enlisted new recruits. 'Hamas' presence in northern Gaza is stronger than you can imagine,' said one Gazan, 'they're among civilians'

The heat and Iran's looming threat make it hard to focus. If you can concentrate, here are three interesting new books to check out

  Egypt's government has launched an initiative to boost hotel construction and operations, aiming to attract 30 million tourists and add 240,000-250,000 hotel rooms by 2038. The initiative offers reduced interest rates and aims to create job opportunities and benefit the national economy. Egypt signed a $35 billion deal with the UAE to develop its […]

Upon the release of his debut album 'Achilles,' Israeli musician David Lerner explains why he left a well-paying tech job to pursue his musical dream, why he sings in English and why, despite his criticism of the state, he doesn't plan to leave Tel Aviv

  Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to their first Olympic men's basketball win since 2008, defeating Australia 77-71 and finishing third in their group to advance to the quarterfinals. He scored 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, expressing pride in representing his country and having his children witness his Olympic journey. Antetokounmpo was initially hesitant […]

Netanyahu justified delays in reaching a deal, claiming that he was waiting for a written U.S. commitment on the matter. The Biden administration, however, will likely only deliver it once a hostage deal is secured

  The BBC is urgently removing news presenter Huw Edwards's image, voice, and references from its archive footage, including family, entertainment, news coverage, cameo appearances in TV shows and films, and an episode of Doctor Who. Edwards, a prominent BBC presenter, pleaded guilty to making and receiving indecent images of children as young as seven […]

  Nationwide protests erupted in major Nigerian cities over the high cost of living, food shortages, corruption, and demands for the reinstatement of gas and electricity subsidies. The protests, tagged #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, turned violent in some cases. Security forces are criticized for using excessive force against mostly peaceful protesters. Nearly 700 people, including 50 journalists, were […]

  A very large crude carrier (VLCC) with a deadweight tonnage of 300,000 tonnes, equipped with a bionic skin propeller inspired by dolphins and sharks, completed three oil transport journeys during testing, sailing over 200 days and about 35,000 nautical miles between Chinese and Middle Eastern ports. The trial showed a 2% decrease in fuel […]

Israeli PM Netanyahu tries to repair self-imposed naysayer image, but sources close to negotiations say there is a gap between Netanyahu's public statements and messages conveyed by Israeli negotiators

  Adele kicked off her 10-concert "Adele World" residency in Munich with an 80,000-strong crowd. Adele wowed fans in a full-length blue dress with a huge billowing train that mopped up the torrential rain from the floor. During the show, she paused to remove the drenched train from her dress as the wet fabric became […]

  It has been 304 days since young Ariel Bibas was kidnapped along with his mother Shiri and infant brother Kfir on Oct. 7. The images and footage of their horrific abduction have become widely known both in Israel and abroad, with the unforgettable sight of the children's small, ginger heads and their mother's terrified […]

  A viral video showing Pakistani snacks and candies with names and packaging strikingly similar to international brands garnered over 6 million views. The video was shared by Instagram user Faisal Shah. The video featured chocolates like Milky Balls, Ferry Rose, B&B, TikTak, Mass, and Snookers, which closely copied well-known brands like Ferrero Rocher and […]