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Sports·13m ago

Real Madrid Lead Club Scoring Race at the World Cup

Real Madrid lead the club-by-club World Cup scoring chart with five goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. Barcelona are the notable absentee near the top, with no goals from their players so far.

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Tech·16m ago

NoTraffic Shows a Ten-Year-Old Startup Can Still Be a Rising Bet

NoTraffic, founded in 2017 by Uriel Katz, Or Sela, and Tal Kreisler, is expanding a smart-traffic-light network across North America. The company says it operates in about 10% of North American cities, has raised $165 million, and has helped save drivers more than $1.5 million.

Globes
Economy·25m ago

Cuba Approves Its Broadest Economic Overhaul Since the Revolution

Cuba has approved 176 reforms, its biggest economic overhaul since the revolution, to open the planned economy to private business and market mechanisms. Officials say the measures depend on relief from the U.S. energy and financial embargo, which has intensified shortages and blackouts across the island.

Ynet
Security·32m ago

Lebanon says 83 killed in Israeli strikes yesterday

Lebanon's Health Ministry said Israeli strikes yesterday killed 83 people and wounded 141. It added that no deaths have been reported in strikes carried out since then.

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Economy·34m ago

Texas Cattleman’s $170 Million Scheme Exposed as a Ponzi Operation

Brian McClain, a cattle rancher in Texas and Kentucky, died by suicide in April 2023 after a scheme built on nonexistent cattle unraveled. Investigators say he raised about $170 million from a bank, investors and family members, while using new money to pay earlier participants. The case has spawned bankruptcy litigation, investor clawback actions and accusations against his lender, Rabobank.

Globes
Politics·35m ago

Israel may go without a state comptroller for up to six months

The High Court signaled that Michael Ravivo’s election as state comptroller was improper, raising the prospect Israel could be without a comptroller until after the vote. The justices urged the Knesset to hold a fresh ballot, but Likud and the ultra-Orthodox parties may resist.

Calcalist
Sports·36m ago

Kenny Miller to Be Named Maccabi Tel Aviv's Permanent Coach

Kenny Miller is expected to be named Maccabi Tel Aviv’s permanent coach after leading the club to the State Cup. The decision followed player support, a Zoom interview, and the club’s search for alternatives amid the security situation.

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World·1h ago

Iran says U.S. must force Israel to halt attacks in Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a delegation will go to Switzerland to follow up on U.S. commitments. Tehran said the U.S. must force Israel to stop attacks in Lebanon, warning the broader understanding could fail otherwise.

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Sports·1h ago

Olympiacos in advanced talks to sign former Maccabi forward Bonzie Colson

Bonzie Colson is reportedly in advanced talks with Olympiacos, as the EuroLeague champions look for a replacement for Alec Peters. Maccabi Tel Aviv also wants him back, while Fenerbahce could still keep him through an option but faces a low buyout if he leaves.

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Politics·1h ago

Trump Signals He May Condition Support for Netanyahu on Israeli Policy

Donald Trump shared an article Saturday suggesting his support for Benjamin Netanyahu will depend on Israeli compliance with a U.S.-Tehran understanding. Trump said he has not decided whether to back Netanyahu, criticized Israel’s actions in Lebanon, and said he may look at alternative candidates.

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Culture·1h ago

Veteran TV director James Burrows dies at 85

James Burrows, the American TV director behind more than 100 sitcoms, died Friday at 85. He co-created "Cheers," directed every episode of "Will & Grace," and won 11 Emmys and five DGA Awards.

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Sports·2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv sells over 7,000 season tickets in two days

Hapoel Tel Aviv said it sold more than 7,000 season tickets within two days of opening sales. The club is preparing for the 2026/27 season and its return to Europe after a successful comeback campaign.

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Politics·2h ago

Janis Lewis-George Poised to Lead Washington After Democratic Primary Win

Janis Lewis-George won Washington’s Democratic mayoral primary on June 20, 2026, with about 53% of the vote and is now favored to become mayor. The progressive candidate, known for anti-Israel views, has faced concern from Jewish leaders but says she will protect the Jewish community and fight antisemitism.

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Sports·2h ago

Itoudis says Hapoel Tel Aviv must fight to extend the finals series

Hapoel Tel Aviv trails Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Israeli Basketball Super League finals and faces a must-win Game 3 on Sunday at 8:50 p.m. Coach Dimitris Itoudis said the team needs better defense, consistency and character, and that he aims to push the series to a fourth game.

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Economy·2h ago

Trump Says Oil Crisis Risk Helped Drive Iran Deal

At the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump admitted that fear of an oil-driven economic catastrophe helped push him toward a deal with Iran. The agreement reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say oil markets remain fragile and higher prices could still return.

Ynet
Sports·2h ago

Roy Keane Slams England Players’ Partners Over World Cup Match Shirts

Roy Keane criticized the wives and girlfriends of England players for wearing their partners’ names on World Cup shirts. The remarks came on The Overlap after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, sparking pushback from Ian Wright. The article also says Thomas Tuchel has changed previous England camp rules to allow families access during the tournament.

Walla
Politics·2h ago

Trump and Italy's Meloni Clash Over G7 Photos, Iran, and Military Access

Donald Trump accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of seeking photo opportunities at the G7 in France and of blocking U.S. access to Italian airports and runways. Meloni denied his claims, calling them “complete fiction” and saying she was shocked by his conduct toward allies.

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Politics·2h ago

Trump Says Iran Was Punished Only After He Took Office

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about the end of the war with Iran, claiming his administration achieved major success. He attacked Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the Democratic Party, and said Iran had gone unpunished for 47 years until he took office.

Ynet
World·2h ago

Trump Stuns Macron at Versailles by Rushing Iran Deal Signing

Donald Trump unexpectedly ordered the U.S.-Iran deal signed the same night during a G7 dinner at Versailles, surprising Emmanuel Macron and French ministers. The agreement was quickly printed in English and Persian, signed by Trump, and shown to the dinner guests.

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Security13:18 · 1h ago

IRGC Announces Closure of the Strait of Hormuz to Shipping

Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
The story · English

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it is closing the Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic. In its statement, the IRGC said the move comes “in light of the failure to implement the first phase of the agreement to end the war” and in response to what it described as Israel’s continuing and uninterrupted violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.

The announcement was made without further operational details on how the closure would be enforced or when it would take effect. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route, so any restriction there carries broad implications for maritime traffic in the region.

The IRGC framed the step as a response to the current regional escalation and tied it directly to developments in the ceasefire and postwar agreement process. No additional comment or follow-up timing was included in the reported statement.

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