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Culture·5m ago

Footballers' tunnel walk turns the World Cup into a fashion runway

The 2026 World Cup has turned football players into high-profile fashion vehicles, with brands dressing teams and stars for global visibility. Spain, France and England are central examples, while luxury and sportswear labels use players' social media reach to market beyond traditional football fans.

Calcalist
General·10m ago

Japan stages unusual school bear drill after surge in attacks

Japan held an emergency drill in Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture, using a man in a bear costume to simulate a bear entering a school. The exercise came after bear attack casualties in 2025 reached a record 238 people, prompting wider nationwide preparedness efforts.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·10m ago

NASA teams with Relativity Space on new Mars atmospheric mission

NASA and Relativity Space, owned by Eric Schmidt, plan the Aeolus Mars orbiter for launch in 2028. The mission will study Mars’s winds, temperatures, dust and clouds, replacing the now-ended MAVEN spacecraft and supporting future landings.

Walla
Culture·13m ago

What Creativity Means in the AI Era

The article reviews Alon Michaeli Mulian’s book AIvertising, which examines AI’s role in advertising, marketing and creativity. It says AI will not replace human creators, but can significantly support them. The review highlights the book’s clear structure, practical insights and final guidance for readers hesitant to work with AI.

Globes
Security·13m ago

Israeli Prosecutors Indict Two Men Over Drone Smuggling Into Gaza

Israel indicted Hani Hamidi and Marwan Ahmidi for allegedly smuggling cannabis, hashish and cigarettes into Gaza by drone. Prosecutors say the drones could aid terrorism, and police arrested the suspects after a failed escape near Golani Junction.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·13m ago

UAE to Restrict Social Media Use to Users 15 and Older

The United Arab Emirates will restrict social media use to people age 15 and older. The Government Media Office said private account use will be banned and full platform access limited. The UAE is the first Arab country to adopt such rules.

Ynet
Economy·14m ago

Apple Signals Higher iPhone and Mac Prices Are Coming

Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal that Apple will likely raise prices soon because higher supply-chain costs can no longer be absorbed. The iPhone 18 family and later Apple laptops and tablets are expected to be affected, as memory and component shortages pressure the whole industry.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·15m ago

Haifa court blocks auction of Holocaust artifacts in Israel

Haifa Magistrate’s Court barred auction house Paamonim from selling Holocaust artifacts after a petition by Yad Ezer Lechaver. The judge said there was a real risk the items would vanish from public view, and the NGO said they belong in a Holocaust museum.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·21m ago

Additional complaint filed against Tel Aviv man accused of filming woman in fitting room

A new complaint has been filed against Gur Levy, a 25-year-old Tel Aviv resident already suspected of sexual offenses and privacy breaches. At a Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court hearing, police said he partly admitted involvement but denied sending an intimate video, while investigators say messages indicate otherwise.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
Tech·22m ago

Google Launches Gemini Spark in Israel, an AI Agent That Works in the Background

Google has launched Gemini Spark in Israel, a personal AI agent for Ultra subscribers that can work autonomously with Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar. It can analyze spending, summarize newsletters, organize information and keep processing tasks in the cloud, while sensitive actions still require user approval.

Behadrei Haredim
Health·22m ago

Experimental drug may help preserve muscle during weight loss injections

An experimental drug, Apitegromab, may help preserve muscle in people using obesity injections for weight loss. In a Nature Medicine study of 102 adults, it helped participants keep about 1.9 kilograms more lean mass, but experts said the results are still preliminary.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·24m ago

Tuchel Gives England the One Thing It Lacked: Calm Under Pressure

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas after a first half that ended 2-2. Thomas Tuchel’s team then looked calmer and more efficient, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealing the win. The article says the result reflects a new mental toughness, not just better football.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·26m ago

Hegseth Breaks Silence on Iran Deal, Citing U.S. Force Behind It

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented publicly for the first time on the Iran deal signed overnight. He praised the role of American force in bringing Tehran to the table, but avoided discussing the agreement’s contents or stating his objections directly.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·27m ago

Inflatable Solar Lantern Aims to Replace Heavy Field Lights

ZTARX has unveiled an inflatable, waterproof field light that charges from solar power or USB and weighs just 128 grams. The device is aimed at campers, reservists, and outdoor users who need portable light without a power outlet. It can emit up to 500 lumens and, in some models, runs for up to 75 minutes per charge.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·29m ago

Community renews aid appeal for widow and orphan of Bnei Brak scholar killed in tragedy

A renewed fundraising appeal is calling for help for the widow and young son of Rabbi Yeshayahu Por, a Chazon Ish kollel scholar from Bnei Brak who died while studying. Community leaders say the family faces severe emotional and financial distress a month after the tragedy. They are asking for donations and a dedicated fund to support the family long term.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·30m ago

Rabbi Levinstein Says Army's Female Tank Pilot Is a Pretext for Wider Integration

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein told Channel 7 that the IDF’s female armored-unit pilot is a pretext for wider mixed-gender combat integration. He said the army is lowering standards, endangering combat effectiveness, and pushing an ideology he believes must be stopped by senior political leaders.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·30m ago

Iranian President Calls U.S. Memorandum a Historic Document

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted images of a memorandum of understanding with the United States on X. He called it a historic document and said peace requires mutual respect, dignity, independence, progress, and regional cooperation.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·32m ago

EU foreign policy chief responds after Gideon Sa'ar boycott threat

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas answered Gideon Sa'ar after he said he would boycott her over anti-Israel remarks. Kallas defended EU-Israel dialogue and a two-state solution, while Sa'ar said she still had not denied reports that she called Israel an “apartheid regime.”

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·33m ago

Mekorot Raises 1.75 Billion Shekels in Bond Sale After Heavy Demand

Mekorot raised 1.75 billion shekels in its first 2026 debt offering after receiving about 3 billion shekels in demand. The bond proceeds will fund water infrastructure projects, including remote-area connections and new desalination links.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Economy·34m ago

Hybrid Chinese SUVs Set for Israeli Launch, Including Luxury Off-Roader

Israel’s Transport Ministry records show several new models, including the ORA 5 SUV and the ROX ADAMAS, are due soon. The ORA 5 is a hybrid Chinese SUV priced from about 160,000 to 170,000 shekels, while the larger ROX ADAMAS is a luxury plug-in hybrid listed at 540,000 shekels.

Calcalist
Economy·36m ago

New Fed Chair Kevin Worsh jolts markets with a more opaque, aggressive style

Kevin Worsh used his first Fed meeting to sharply change the central bank’s messaging, triggering declines in stocks and higher bond yields. Markets are now trying to gauge whether his new approach will help curb rising inflation or create more volatility.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·37m ago

Man Killed in Car Explosion in Kiryat Gat

A man died after a car exploded in Kiryat Gat. Magen David Adom said rescuers found the vehicle on fire and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·39m ago

After FAANG and the Magnificent Seven, Wall Street Is Talking About MANGOS

Wall Street is circulating a new AI-era acronym, MANGOS, for Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI and SpaceX. The idea has already inspired ETF filings, but critics say it is mostly marketing and that exposure to private companies like OpenAI and Anthropic is indirect and risky.

Globes
Culture·40m ago

How Greg Abdon Still Looks Like a Cover Model at 60

Greg Abdon is featured on the cover of Men's Health Spain at 60, adding to roughly 50 Men's Health covers worldwide. He says his youthful look comes from decades of consistent training, safer lifting, and simple eating habits.

Walla
Politics·43m ago

Gottlieb Ousted from High Court Hearing After Clashing Over State Comptroller Vote

At a High Court hearing on petitions against Michael Ravivio’s selection as state comptroller, Justice Noam Sohlberg removed MK Tali Gottlieb from the room. Gottlieb said the move violated her immunity, defended the selection process, and dismissed the opposition’s petition as politically motivated.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·45m ago

Court Upholds “Successor Son” Inheritance Rights Over Later Will

A Tel Aviv District Court held that a son’s 1987 “successor son” appointment on a moshav farm remained valid despite his mother’s later will disinheriting him. The judges said the transfer had already been completed, ordered the farm registered to him, and allowed his sister limited residence and sale proceeds rights.

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Original
Culture10:05 · 1h ago

Niv and Assaf’s Secret Honeymoon in Sicily Comes to Light

Religious-right
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Niv and Assaf, who only recently met at the wedding altar on "Marriage at First Sight," spent their honeymoon in Sicily, Italy. Photos from the trip show the couple enjoying a romantic getaway in an atmosphere that looked straight out of another era.

The pair were seen traveling in a cream-colored classic Fiat 500, stopping at scenic balconies overlooking the island’s authentic landscapes and soaking up what the article describes as their own private paradise. They also sampled local treats, including granita, the cooling Italian dessert suited to Mediterranean heat.

With food, views and a clear "dolce vita" mood, the article says Niv and Assaf set a new benchmark for an ideal honeymoon. It also raises the question of whether they will return to Israel still in love or whether the trip will lead to tension.

The answer will come in upcoming episodes of "Marriage at First Sight" on Keshet 12.

Read the original at Srugim