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Sports·10m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Ready to Pay a Heavy Price for Jordan Nwora

Hapoel Tel Aviv is pushing hard to sign Jordan Nwora from Crvena zvezda and is willing to pay a buyout of at least $1 million if needed. Nwora, 27, has just had his best EuroLeague season and is expected to be a highly sought-after player this summer.

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Politics·19m ago

Kushner’s $5 Billion Albanian Resort Plan Triggers Protests, Probe and EU Concerns

Jared Kushner’s planned $5 billion luxury resort development in Albania has sparked mass protests, a land-deal investigation and concern from the European Commission. The project, centered on protected coastal land in Zvernec and the island of Sazan, remains in planning as Albania’s government and EU critics clash over its environmental and political impact.

Globes
Security·22m ago

Senior Israeli official warns Hezbollah of a forceful response if attacks resume

A senior Israeli political official said Israel will stay in the security buffer zone as long as needed to protect the northern border. He said the IDF has orders to respond forcefully to any Hezbollah attack and warned that Israel would strike again if the group resumes attacks.

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Economy·32m ago

Europe and Asia Gas Prices Stay Elevated Despite U.S.-Iran Deal

LNG prices in Europe have eased since the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, but analysts say the market will remain tight and winter prices high. Stronger Asian demand, disrupted Hormuz flows, and low storage levels are expected to keep Europe exposed, while banks still see elevated gas prices through the second half of the year.

Calcalist
Sports·33m ago

Panathinaikos Targets Isaac Bonga as Obradovic Return Nears

Greek reports say Panathinaikos is leading the chase for Isaac Bonga as Zeljko Obradovic nears a return to the club. Bonga, 26, is under contract with Partizan until 2027 but could leave if he does not secure an NBA deal.

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Security·33m ago

Israeli Ambassador Says Hezbollah Fired 147 Rockets in One Day

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said Hezbollah fired 147 rockets, 20 explosive drones and nine anti-tank missiles in the past day. He said most launches came from villages along the yellow line in southern Lebanon and accused Hezbollah of rejecting a ceasefire.

Ynet
Sports·40m ago

Germany Coach’s Partner Becomes the World Cup’s Latest Sideline Distraction

Lena Wurzenberger, partner of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, has become a highly visible presence around the team’s World Cup camp, prompting discomfort inside the squad and criticism from Lothar Matthaus. Germany will face Ivory Coast on Saturday night in Toronto, with Wurzenberger expected to sit behind the bench and possibly continue her run as the team’s perceived lucky charm.

Walla
Sports·41m ago

Ramat Gan Set to Sign Jewish-American Guard Justin Allen

Ramat Gan has agreed to sign Justin Allen, a 22-year-old Jewish-American guard who played for Green Bay in the NCAA. He will count as an Israeli player in the Israeli Premier League, and Hapoel Jerusalem also showed interest in him.

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World·51m ago

Vice President JD Vance Expected to Travel to Switzerland for Iran Talks

Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Switzerland today for talks with Iranian representatives. The meeting follows Iran’s announcement that it will send a negotiating delegation to Switzerland despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sports·54m ago

Josh Hart Says Disrespect Fueled Knicks’ Title Run

Josh Hart said the New York Knicks’ title run was fueled by disrespect from the San Antonio Spurs. He credited the team’s anger, and Victor Wembanyama’s reaction after Game 7 against Oklahoma, with helping New York win its first NBA championship since 1973.

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Sports·57m ago

Germany’s search for a true No. 9 puts Havertz back in the spotlight

Kai Havertz has become Julian Nagelsmann’s main striker option for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. He scored twice in a 7-1 win over Curaçao after a season disrupted by injuries at Arsenal, and now faces pressure to justify Germany’s faith in him.

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Sports·1h ago

Maccabi Jaffa signs veteran goalkeeper Eran Yaniv

Maccabi Jaffa has signed 34-year-old goalkeeper Eran Yaniv, who will replace Nataniel Deloya after his move to Hapoel Afula. Yaniv arrives from Hapoel Rishon LeZion and brings top-flight experience, including a stint as Hapoel Tel Aviv’s first-choice keeper in 2019/20.

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Politics·1h ago

Trump Shares Article Criticizing Netanyahu and Israel’s War Strategy

Donald Trump shared a Just The News article attacking Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and Israel’s handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. The piece said Trump is considering alternative Israeli candidates, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, while warning that his support may depend on regional stability and ceasefire compliance.

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Sports·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
Sports·1h ago

World Cup Midterm: goals, stars and surprises in a thrilling opening stretch

The article reviews a spectacular opening World Cup phase, led by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick and an unusually high scoring rate. It also highlights breakout performers, refereeing trends, and early signs from contenders including England, the United States, France, Argentina, Germany, Spain and Portugal.

Walla
Security·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·2h 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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World13:15 · 2h ago

Iran Says It Is Closing the Strait of Hormuz After Alleged Ceasefire Violations

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

Iran's General Staff announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, saying the move responds to what it called violations by the United States and Israel of the ceasefire understandings. In its statement, the Iranian military described the closure as only "the first step" and warned that it would take further measures if the "aggression continues."

The announcement comes amid heightened concern over one of the world's most important shipping lanes, where vessels were shown stranded in the strait. However, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said in an interview with Fox News that there is no evidence Iran is actually shutting the Strait of Hormuz.

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