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Tech·6m ago

Rockstar Opens Preorders for GTA VI on June 25

Rockstar Games said Grand Theft Auto VI preorders will open on June 25 through digital stores and selected retailers. The announcement comes nearly 13 years after GTA V and after years of rumors, leaks and delays.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·7m ago

Taliban begins smashing smartphones under sweeping new ban

The Taliban is enforcing a wide smartphone ban for government workers and its members in Afghanistan, with confiscations and public phone-smashing reported. The restrictions are unevenly applied and in some areas have been extended to civilians, women, students, teachers and health workers.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·8m ago

Trump Defends Iran Agreement, Says Critics Should Be Grateful

Donald Trump defended the U.S. agreement with Iran in a Truth Social post on Thursday. He said the deal leaves Iran unable to get nuclear weapons and claimed it has boosted markets, jobs, and prices. He ended by telling critics and the public, “Be thankful!”

Srugim
Security·11m ago

Weapons Found Hidden Inside Hebron Tahini Factory in Joint Raid

Israeli police and IDF troops raided a tahini factory in Hebron on Thursday after intelligence indicated weapons were hidden there. They found a pistol, ammunition, magazines and M16 parts, and arrested a 37-year-old Hebron resident suspected of possessing them.

Now 14
World·17m ago

Ukraine launches its largest drone attack yet on Moscow, causing fires and airport shutdowns

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began, hitting targets around the capital, disrupting airports, and causing fires. Russia reported at least 17 injuries, one death in Rostov region, and threatened major retaliation. Zelensky said the strike responded to Russia’s attack on Kyiv and called for diplomacy.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 67% center
Economy·19m ago

A Costly Housing Scheme, Hidden Gaza Trade, and the Search for More Gas

The article attacks Israel’s Price for the Resident housing scheme as an expensive policy that helps few people while pushing prices up for everyone else. It also criticizes secrecy over Gaza-linked trade and says Israel must accelerate gas exploration to avoid future energy shortages.

Globes
Security·20m ago

Police Release Video of Officer Assault During Highway 4 Protest

Police released video of a detective being attacked during the clearance of a Haredi protest on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak. A 26-year-old Bnei Brak resident was arrested, questioned, and had his detention extended by Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court. The protest blocked a major highway, caused heavy traffic disruption, and left two officers injured.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·20m ago

Marco Rubio’s silence on the Iran deal fuels speculation inside the Trump administration

Marco Rubio has privately opposed President Donald Trump’s new Iran framework but has stayed silent in public, drawing attention to his grim appearance at Trump’s announcement in France. The deal gives Iran immediate sanctions-like relief, while Iran only makes limited and temporary commitments on nuclear issues and Hormuz tolls. Vice President JD Vance is leading the sales effort and is expected to sign the agreement in Switzerland.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·22m ago

Silman Defends Netanyahu, Attacks Bennett in Podcast Interview

Environment Protection Minister Idit Silman told a podcast this week that the U.S.-Iran Versailles deal is bad, but she would not frame it as Netanyahu’s failure. She defended her political break with Naftali Bennett, praised Sara Netanyahu, and said Israel must rely on itself.

Walla
General·23m ago

Security Flaw Let Outsider Hijack FIFA World Cup Broadcast Systems

A researcher called Bob the Hacker says he found a major FIFA security flaw that could have let anyone control World Cup broadcast systems. FIFA reportedly fixed the issue after being alerted, but has not publicly addressed the matter.

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Politics·24m ago

Bennett and Lapid Hold Urgent Unity Meeting After Poll Drop

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid convened an urgent Thursday meeting in Ra’anana with Yesh Atid lawmakers and Bennett’s candidates after a sharp poll drop. The alliance fell from 23 to 17 seats in a Kan News survey, while Gideon Sa’ar’s party rose to 21 seats.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·25m ago

Netanyahu tells Trump Israel will keep its Lebanon security zone

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep its security zone in southern Lebanon and will not withdraw while security demands remain. He made the remarks Thursday at the opening of Highway 60 and amid U.S. pressure and ongoing talks with Washington over the border deployment.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·27m ago

Israeli Standards Authority Warns Parents to Stop Using Popular Stroller Immediately

Israel's Standards Commissioner warned parents to stop using the Stroller Plus 4 in 1 Premium Stroller, model G308, after tests found major safety failures. The stroller, sold under the ANGELS brand and made by ZhongShan E-V Baby Daily Products Co. Ltd., was marketed in 2024 and 2025 and is banned from sale in Israel.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·29m ago

High Court urges new, clean vote on Michael Ravivlo’s state comptroller bid

The High Court proposed that the Knesset hold a fresh, clean vote on attorney Michael Ravivlo’s appointment as state comptroller. It questioned the legality of camera use in the secret ballot and said the Knesset must reply by Sunday, while largely setting aside the conflict-of-interest issue.

Calcalist·+10 outlets · 60% center
General·33m ago

Israel’s chief rabbis back police with new halachic guide for operational dilemmas

Israel’s chief rabbis met police rabbinate officials and Border Police this week to discuss halachic guidance for operational policing. They launched a new volume in the “Hafkadeti Shomrim” series, which addresses wartime and field questions faced by officers, including issues from the “Swords of Iron” war.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·34m ago

Israel Treats Eastern Border as Its Most Sensitive Security Front

Israel's Defense Ministry says the eastern border has become its most sensitive security zone. At a strategic workshop today, Director General Amir Baram warned that changing regional militant threats, including Iraqi militias and the Houthis, require urgent strengthening of the frontier.

Srugim
Sports·34m ago

Referees’ chief says he expects a response after Ofer Yanay’s lawsuit

Asi Shalem, head of the Israeli Referees Association, responded on Sport 5 to Ofer Yanay’s personal lawsuit against referees during the Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv playoff final series. He denied corruption, said the timing was meant to pressure referees, and promised a court response within 10 days.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·39m ago

German report says Turkish spying is Berlin's most active foreign threat

A leaked German parliamentary report says Turkey’s MIT is one of the most active foreign intelligence threats in Germany, especially in Berlin. It cites espionage, cyber operations, disinformation, sabotage, pressure on opponents abroad, and suspected targeting of Kurdish and anti-Erdogan figures.

Channel 13
Security·44m ago

Senior 36th Division deputy commander wounded in Lebanon was once awarded for Gaza heroism

The deputy commander of the 36th Division was moderately wounded Wednesday in southern Lebanon and was identified as a past recipient of a major-command citation for heroism in Gaza. The 2007 citation described him charging a militant at close range, absorbing a grenade blast, and continuing to fight until the attacker was killed.

Arutz Sheva
Economy·45m ago

Rami Levy to Sell Cars Through Its Discount Retail Network

Rami Levy Stock will start selling cars at its Pardes Hanna branch in partnership with Dahom Motors and BAIC. The launch includes 12 models, a first batch of 100 cars, and a BAIC EU5 electric sedan priced below 100,000 shekels, with deliveries due in August.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·46m ago

Ben-Dr. Avishai Ben-Haim Criticizes Bennett's Outreach to Mizrahi Voters

Naftali Bennett’s new video, "Restoring Hope," has reignited debate over ethnic tensions in Israeli politics. Dr. Avishai Ben Haim criticized Bennett’s outreach to Mizrahi voters as stereotypical and patronizing, while saying he does not believe Bennett hates Mizrahim.

Srugim
Economy·47m ago

Shimon Gershon Launches Fintech Platform for Renters Without Deposits

Shimon Gershon has launched Direct Guarantees, a fintech platform for renters that offers online rental guarantees without a deposit. The company says it has raised 12 million shekels, works with several real estate firms, and is pursuing a partnership with Phoenix Smart.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
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Health13:02 · 1h ago

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Undergoes Successful Lung Transplant

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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, has undergone a successful lung transplant and is recovering, the royal court said in a formal statement on Wednesday. She is 52.

Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic disease that scars the lungs and reduces oxygen absorption. Earlier this month, Oslo University Hospital said her condition had worsened significantly and that she had been placed on the lung transplant waiting list.

The seriousness of her situation was underscored by earlier assessments that, without the operation, she may have had about one year left to live. The palace said she is now recovering in hospital.

Professor Arne Holm of Oslo University Hospital said in a statement on behalf of the palace that, like all new transplant patients, the crown princess will remain in hospital for several weeks. In December, Haakon said the family had noticed a change in her condition and that she was finding it harder to breathe.

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