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World·7m ago

After talks were canceled, Witkoff heads to Switzerland for Iran negotiations

Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, is heading to Switzerland for the first round of renewed U.S.-Iran talks on a possible nuclear deal. An American source said Jared Kushner is already there, after the White House said canceling a previous round did not end the contacts.

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Sports·29m ago

Iran to File FIFA Complaint Over World Cup Travel Restrictions

Iran says it will file a formal complaint to FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions that force the team to arrive in the United States only one day before matches. After a 2-2 draw with New Zealand, the team is now preparing to face Belgium in Los Angeles under the same rules.

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Sports·48m ago

World Cup Day 9: United States Advances, Brazil Rebounds in Style

The United States beat Australia 2-0 and became the first team to qualify for the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0, Morocco beat Scotland 1-0, and Turkey will face Paraguay in a decisive group match.

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Sports·52m ago

Galarza Scores Fastest Goal So Far at the 2026 World Cup

Matías Galarza scored after 65 seconds to give Paraguay an early lead over Turkey at the 2026 World Cup. The goal was the tournament’s fastest so far, and it helped the United States’ chances of finishing first in the group.

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Sports·53m ago

Ronaldo Row Deepens After Portugal Draw, as Georgina Rodriguez Reacts to Fake Post

Portugal’s 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup intensified scrutiny on Cristiano Ronaldo and his standing in the team. A fake social media post, Georgina Rodriguez’s reaction, and comments from Joao Neves and Ruben Dias fueled the dispute ahead of Portugal’s next match against Uzbekistan.

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Weather·1h ago

Forecast Calls for Slight Warming, Extreme UV Index

Israel is expected to see partly cloudy to clear weather today, with slight warming mainly inland and in the mountains. UV levels will be extreme, heat stress will be severe in the Dead Sea area, and temperatures will range from 15 degrees in Safed to 39 in Eilat.

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Sports·1h ago

Brazil Beat Haiti 3-0 to Go Top of World Cup Group C

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to claim its first 2026 World Cup win. Matheus Cunha scored twice, Vinicius added a third, and Brazil went top of Group C before facing Scotland.

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Sports·1h ago

Brazil cruises past Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia

Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, with two goals from Matheus Cunha and one from Vinícius Júnior. Raphinha was injured and substituted.

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Politics·2h ago

Trump unveils $400 million Qatar jet set to become Air Force One

Donald Trump unveiled a $400 million Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, which will become the new Air Force One. The ceremony at Joint Base Andrews came amid political backlash over conflict-of-interest and security concerns. The plane will undergo final test flights before Trump expects to use it, possibly for a July 4 flyover.

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Sports·4h ago

Morocco edge Scotland as Sabiri scores fastest World Cup goal so far

Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup after Ismaïl Sabari scored the tournament’s fastest goal so far. The result left Morocco close to securing a place in the knockout stage before its final group game against Haiti.

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Health·6h ago

DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 933, with 245 Deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 933, with 245 deaths. It also reported that 80 patients improved and were discharged from hospital.

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World·6h ago

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Iran Policy, Says U.S. Is Worse Off Than Before

Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s Iran policy, saying the U.S. is now worse off than before and that leaving the 2015 nuclear deal helped Iran advance its nuclear capability. He defended the agreement as a detailed international success backed by Western intelligence agencies and said it prevented war.

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Sports·7h ago

Referee Injured During Extra Time of USA-Australia Match

Referee Tzavayir was injured in stoppage time during the United States-Australia match at the 2026 World Cup. Players came over to help him, and the report did not say whether he continued officiating.

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Politics·7h ago

Election chief orders Ben Gvir to remove flotilla video and pay costs

Justice Noam Solberg ordered Itamar Ben Gvir to delete a 38-second flotilla video from all social accounts and pay NIS 23,000 in costs. The committee found the Ashdod Port clip was prohibited election propaganda using public assets. The petition came after Ben Gvir refused a removal demand, and Solberg cited an earlier March precedent against him.

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Sports·7h ago

United States Makes World Cup History With Second Straight Group-Stage Win

The United States beat Australia 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup to clinch advancement after an opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. It was the first time in U.S. history that the team won two group-stage matches at a World Cup, and Sergiño Dest earned praise for his performance.

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Culture·7h ago

Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85

James Burrows, the Jewish American TV director behind "Cheers," "Will & Grace" and "Friends," died Friday at 85. He directed more than 1,000 episodes, earned over 40 Emmy nominations and won major industry honors. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

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Sports·7h ago

Alba Berlin forces a decisive Game 5 against Bayern Munich

Alba Berlin beat Bayern Munich 71-61 in Game 4 of the German final to force a decisive fifth game. Justin Bean led Alba with 17 points and nine rebounds, and the next game will be in Munich in two days.

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Health·7h ago

Health Ministry says suspected Ebola patient arrived in Israel and is isolated

Israel’s Health Ministry said a traveler suspected of Ebola has been isolated after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was sent to Rambam Medical Center, while officials began contact tracing and renewed warnings against travel to affected areas in Africa.

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Politics·7h ago

Trump Administration Quietly Builds Back Channels to Israel’s Opposition

Trump administration officials are quietly building informal ties with Israel’s opposition, especially Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, as they assess a real chance of a government change. The move comes amid concern over extremist ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and strained US-Israel trust, but Washington has not abandoned Netanyahu.

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World·7h ago

Ceasefire in Lebanon Holds for Now as U.S.-Iran Talks Are Delayed

Israel and Hezbollah renewed a ceasefire after deadly fighting in southern Lebanon killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. The escalation delayed planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, while Washington, Jerusalem, Beirut and Tehran all moved to preserve the wider diplomatic track.

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Security·8h ago

IDF Still Investigating What Destroyed Battalion Commander’s Tank in Southern Lebanon

The IDF has not yet determined what caused the tank disaster in southern Lebanon that killed four soldiers, including Battalion 52’s commander. Investigators are weighing an explosive charge, an anti-tank missile, a drone strike, or a tank malfunction, but access to the wreckage remains restricted.

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Sports·8h ago

Nando De Colo Bids Farewell as Fenerbahce Wins Turkish Title

Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 77-75 to win the Turkish championship 3-1 on Friday night. The title game also marked Nando De Colo’s retirement, and he said he will remain involved in basketball in some form.

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Culture·8h ago

Anne Hathaway announces she is expecting her third child at 43

Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The 43-year-old actress already has two sons, Jonathan and Jack, and recently told Elle she was enjoying family life and work.

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Sports·8h ago

World Cup Own-Goal Tally Threatens 2018 Record After 29 Matches

World Cup 2026 has reached seven own goals after 29 matches, putting the tournament within sight of the record 12 set in 2018. Cameron Burgess’s own goal gave the United States an early lead against Australia, and he now has four own goals this season.

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Sports·9h ago

Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA

Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship with fame, and his pride in representing Israel.

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World02:48 · 1h ago

Train collision north of London leaves at least one dead and 89 injured

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At least one person was killed in a train collision north of London, according to rescue teams at the scene. Another 89 people were injured in the crash.

Officials said 11 of the wounded were in critical condition, 22 were moderately to seriously hurt, and 56 sustained minor injuries. More than 20 ambulances responded to the incident and treated the victims.

The report did not provide further details on the cause of the collision or identify the trains involved. Emergency crews remained on scene as the scale of the response continued to unfold.

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