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Culture·16m 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
Security·17m ago

Ukraine hits major Russian oil facilities a day after Trump-Iran deal

Ukraine launched one of its biggest strikes since the invasion, hitting key Russian oil and gas infrastructure in Moscow. The attack came less than a day after Trump signed an Iran memorandum aimed at lowering fuel prices. Zelensky said Ukraine’s “long-term sanctions” on Russia’s oil industry had reached Moscow.

Srugim
Sports·19m ago

Kane's penalty tactic draws scrutiny after England beat Croatia

Harry Kane's penalty technique was criticized after England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup context. Kane scored again on a retaken spot kick after Dominik Livakovic moved off his line too early, and he said video analysis helped him anticipate the goalkeeper's move.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·21m 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·21m 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·24m 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·24m 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·24m 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·25m 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·26m 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·32m 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·33m 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·33m 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·35m 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·37m 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·38m 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·40m 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·41m 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·41m 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·43m 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·43m 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·45m 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
Sports·45m ago

Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign-Player Overload Ahead of Rebuild

Maccabi Haifa are trying to rebuild their squad before next season, but a surplus of foreign players under contract is creating a major problem. Lior Refaelov and Barak Bachar want several new foreign signings, yet the club must first find exits for players not in its plans.

Walla
Economy·47m 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
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Security10:07 · 1h ago

IDF Publishes Map of Its Operating Zone in Southern Lebanon

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Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The story · English

The IDF on Thursday published a map showing the security zone in southern Lebanon where its forces are deployed, amid reports about a US-Lebanon understanding and restrictions on fire in the area. According to the military, the zone extends up to about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.

The army said the deployment is part of ongoing operational activity aimed at removing threats and strengthening protection for communities in northern Israel. It also said its forces have established themselves in the area and continue to operate there.

The IDF urged the Lebanese Armed Forces and Lebanese civilians to avoid approaching the security zone. In its statement, the army said it will continue to hold the area and act against any threats to IDF troops and Israeli civilians identified beyond it.

The military added that the operational activity in the area is continuing as usual.

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