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Economy·1m ago

Competition Authority Presses Censure of Shufersal Tie-Up in Cal Sale

Israel’s Competition Authority is close to deciding on the 3.9 billion shekel sale of Cal to George Horesh’s Union and Harel Insurance. The key issue is whether Cal must drop its Shufersal customer club, a move the buyers oppose and may challenge in court. The decision is expected within two weeks.

Calcalist
Economy·1m ago

Israeli Food Companies Quietly Profit From Sales Into Gaza

Israeli food companies are making large sales into Gaza after the ceasefire opened the way for hundreds of truckloads a day. Victory disclosed about 100 million shekels in one month, Mehadrin reported about 60 million shekels in first-quarter Gaza sales, and authorities are tightening controls amid smuggling attempts and Hamas concerns.

Calcalist
Economy·1m ago

Fast Lanes on Route 20 and the Coastal Highway Struggle to Gain Traction

Fast lanes on Route 20 and the Coastal Highway opened two months ago but are carrying only 6,500 shuttle passengers a day, far below their potential. A transport expert says tolling is needed to manage congestion, while Ayalon Highways says the project is already changing travel habits and will expand in stages toward 2027.

Calcalist
Economy·8m ago

At 27, he says he has nearly doubled his money in four years by buying tech stocks

Ofek Halperin, a 27-year-old from Kiryat Ono, says he has nearly doubled his money in four years through a tech-heavy stock portfolio. He learned after selling during the 2020 COVID crash that he should not sell in a falling market. He now keeps almost all of his savings in equities, mainly technology, defense, chips and a small crypto allocation.

Globes
Economy·10m ago

Qualcomm’s AI and auto push is reviving investor interest

Qualcomm has rallied after revealing a large data center customer, but the market still values it mainly as a cheap, underappreciated smartphone chip company. Apple’s looming exit is a major risk, while cars, IoT, PCs and data center AI chips could become new growth engines.

Globes
Sports·10m ago

Ronaldo’s Complaint to Diogo Costa Sparks Debate After Portugal Concedes

Portugal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo in its World Cup opener on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo drew criticism for a poor 90-minute display and was filmed arguing with goalkeeper Diogo Costa after Portugal conceded. Additional footage suggested Ronaldo blamed Costa for not coming out for the cross that led to the goal.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·17m ago

Israel’s New Land Price Index Shows a 25% Drop Since Rate Hikes Began

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics has launched a new annual land price index that will track residential land sold in state tenders and the free market. The index shows land prices have fallen 25% since interest-rate hikes began in 2022, after sharp swings in recent years.

Globes
Security·17m ago

Man Shot Dead in Kafr Qasim Car, Wife Critically Wounded

A man in his 50s was shot dead in Kafr Qasim while his wife was critically injured. Police are investigating the shooting, and the article says 129 people have been murdered in the Arab community since the start of the year.

Ynet
Politics·21m ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Immediate Ceasefire Memorandum, Officials Say

The United States and Iran signed a digital memorandum of understanding overnight, making it effective immediately. The deal is described as ending the war and includes immediate cessation of military activity, including in Lebanon, with implications for Israel and the Strait of Hormuz.

Globes·+3 outlets · 67% center
Sports·41m ago

Bloomfield Stadium chief doubts Israeli fans will ever clean up like Japanese supporters

Bloomfield Stadium CEO Yaakov Chen said he doubts Israeli fans will ever match Japanese supporters who cleaned a World Cup stand after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas. He described the heavy cleanup work required at Bloomfield, said the issue is one of culture and education, and noted the stadium now also hosts shows during the football break.

Kan News
Weather·41m ago

Pleasant, Stable Weekend Weather Expected Across Israel

Israel will see stable, seasonable weather on Thursday and Friday, with comfortable temperatures and no meaningful chance of rain. Winds may strengthen in the afternoon in the mountains and Negev, while the Mediterranean should remain suitable for bathing.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Sports·1h ago

Ghana’s new star Caleb Yirenchi sets World Cup record with stoppage-time winner

Caleb Yirenchi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana against Panama, becoming the youngest player ever to net a World Cup stoppage-time winning goal. The 20-year-old Nordsjaelland midfielder, a Right to Dream academy graduate, is now drawing even more attention from major European clubs.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·1h ago

Ukraine’s AI Drone Interceptors Offer a Lesson for Israel

Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drone interception systems to fight Russian Shahed attacks and reduce its reliance on expensive missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky is using the technology to seek Western support and defense deals, while warning it could soon spread globally to criminals and terrorists.

Now 14
Sports·1h ago

Ghana Stuns Panama With 95th-Minute Winner in Toronto

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto at the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirchi scoring in the 95th minute. Panama, boosted by strong performances from Orlando Mosquera and Christian Martinez, controlled much of the first half but missed a historic point.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Tech·1h ago

Bilingual brains may use one shared grammar engine, study finds

A study published in JNeurosci found that bilingual brains appear to use one shared grammar system for both languages. Researchers testing 23 Spanish-English speakers saw nearly identical brain activity for real and invented words, and experts now want to know whether the same holds for more different language pairs.

Now 14
Politics·2h ago

Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation

Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million presidential center in Chicago and said Michelle Obama still sees hope and change as central themes.

Now 14
Economy·2h ago

Apple Warns iPhone Prices May Rise as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company may need to raise iPhone prices because memory and storage chip costs have surged due to AI demand. He warned of a major supply crunch, said Apple may support suppliers with cash, and suggested export rules to China should be reconsidered.

Now 14
General·2h ago

13 Injured in Apartment Fire in Netanya

A fire in a residential building on McDonald Street in Netanya injured 13 people. A woman and her two children were moderately hurt, while 10 others were lightly injured and taken to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·4h ago

Four kindergartens closed in Ar'ara in the Negev after fatal shooting

Four kindergartens in Ar'ara in the Negev were closed Thursday, keeping about 140 children home, after a man was shot dead nearby Wednesday night. Police suspect the killing is part of a long-running family feud, and the closure was ordered over fears of revenge attacks.

Walla
World·4h ago

Israeli Suspect Held in Ayia Napa Stabbing Probe After Nightclub Brawl

A 21-year-old Israeli was arrested in Cyprus after allegedly stabbing three people in a nightclub fight in Ayia Napa. A second Israeli friend was also detained after being injured in the clash, and the main suspect’s detention was extended by eight days.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·4h ago

Iran Demands Persian Version Be Legally Binding in U.S. Deal

Iran is said to be demanding that the Persian text of its agreement with the United States be legally binding. The U.S. and Iran already signed a 14-point memorandum, which calls for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent deal within 60 days.

Now 14
Security·4h ago

US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas

US prosecutors have indicted San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabsi for allegedly running a fake charity that raised about $600,000 for Hamas. The Justice Department says he used humanitarian appeals after October 7 to funnel money to Hamas, convert some of it to crypto, and publicly support the group online.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·4h ago

Ben Shapiro blasts JD Vance over U.S.-Iran deal he calls a failure

Ben Shapiro sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over a U.S.-Iran memorandum he said was a failure. The White House released the 14-section deal, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent agreement within 60 days.

Now 14
Sports·4h ago

England open World Cup 2026 with thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Texas, to open their 2026 World Cup campaign. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals after Croatia twice equalized in the first half.

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Sports21:28 · 5h ago

England and Croatia Deliver a Wild World Cup Opener

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

England and Croatia opened their 2026 World Cup campaigns overnight between Wednesday and Thursday in a dramatic, high-scoring match that drew widespread reaction online. England led twice, Croatia came back twice, and the game remained wide open throughout as both sides created numerous big chances and were close to adding many more goals.

The decisive moment came at the start of the second half, when Jude Bellingham scored England’s third goal to make it 3-2. Even after that, the pace and intensity of the match kept fans and observers captivated, with social media describing it as a match full of chaos and entertainment.

Reactions online called it the “game of the tournament,” “absolute cinema,” and a contest that “could not disappoint.” One user wrote that “anything can happen here” after Bellingham’s goal, while another said it was a “match that cannot disappoint.” Another post said Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic had “turned into Buffon,” referring to Gianluigi Buffon.

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