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World·4m ago

U.S. Opens Talks With Iran in Switzerland as Hormuz Dispute Escalates

U.S. Secretary of State J.D. Vance traveled to Switzerland for one-day talks with Iran aimed at advancing an end to the Israel-Iran war. The discussions were overshadowed by Iran’s claim that it had restricted the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. said shipping continued. Vance said progress was possible on both Iran’s nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·5m ago

Knesset Rejects Supreme Court Compromise on State Comptroller Vote

The Knesset plans to tell Israel’s High Court that it will not hold a new vote for state comptroller. The move is meant to uphold attorney Michael Ravilo’s narrow victory over Yosef Elron, despite petitions claiming the secret ballot was compromised. The court may continue the case if the Knesset rejects the compromise.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 50% center
Politics·6m ago

Bitan moves to block Likud primary cancellation and reject appointed committee

Likud MK David Bitan petitioned the party’s court to block the cancellation of primaries and the replacement of them with an appointed committee. He called the plan a constitutional grab that violates members’ voting rights and warned it could harm trust and the party’s public image.

Mako·+6 outlets · 57% center
World·7m ago

Iran, U.S. and Qatar Hold Swiss Talks on Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran, the United States and Qatar are holding talks in Switzerland focused on stabilizing the Lebanon ceasefire. The discussions, involving Vice President J.D. Vance and senior Iranian officials, also touch on the nuclear file and broader U.S.-Iran understandings.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·12m ago

Knesset to Tell High Court Repeat Vote on State Comptroller Is Unacceptable

The Knesset is expected to reject the High Court’s proposal for a repeat vote for state comptroller. The suggestion followed concerns that Likud MKs were asked to document their secret ballots to confirm support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s preferred candidate, Michael Ravilo.

Ynet·+1 outlet
Sports·14m ago

Reports in Serbia say Omri Glazer is likely to stay at Red Star Belgrade

Serbian reports say Omri Glazer is expected to stay at Red Star Belgrade for now despite interest from Israel. The goalkeeper, under contract until next summer, is set to join preseason and likely remain a backup unless he accepts a pay cut elsewhere.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Weather·14m ago

Europe’s Heat Wave Triggers Alcohol Bans, Public Closures and Health Warnings

Europe is facing a dangerous heat wave that has pushed governments in France, Germany, Spain and Italy to impose emergency restrictions. Officials are responding with alcohol bans, venue closures and public-safety measures as scientists warn the heat is becoming more frequent and economically damaging.

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Economy·20m ago

Hadera to Get 3,000-Home District Under New State-Land Plan

Haifa district planners have deposited “Complex 13,” a new 3,000-unit housing plan in northern Hadera on about 310 dunams of mostly state land. The project includes residential towers, public buildings, commerce, employment space, and a neighborhood park, and is now open to public objections.

Walla
Culture·21m ago

Fauda warns viewers about two Oct. 7 episodes, says they can be skipped

yes warned Fauda viewers that two episodes built around the October 7 attack may be too difficult to watch and can be skipped. The broadcaster said the plot will continue next week without harming viewers’ understanding of the season.

Arutz Sheva·+4 outlets · 80% center
Sports·24m ago

Should Spain Worry? What a Flat World Cup Debut Really Means

Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in its World Cup opener sparked panic and criticism, but the article argues that one poor start does not define a tournament. Historical data and Spain’s own 2010 title run show that finalists often begin shakily before improving.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·25m ago

Public Transit Drivers to Receive War Compensation After Months of Talks

Israel’s National Labor Federation and public transit companies reached a compensation deal with the Finance and Transport Ministries for drivers excluded from the wartime furlough plan. The agreement follows months of negotiations and covers drivers who kept working during missile threats without full pay.

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Economy·26m ago

El Al Launches Travel Booking Platform to Challenge Isracard

El Al launched EL AL Travel, a new booking platform for hotels abroad that also earns and redeems its loyalty points. The company says it will expand into attractions, while the move intensifies competition with Isracard and Cal in travel and card-linked services.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Economy·30m ago

Court Clears Rami Levy Subsidiary of Old Debts in Kicked-Over Chain Case

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Fresh Food, a Rami Levy subsidiary, is not liable for a collapsed fruit chain’s old debts. The judge found the deal was an asset or business purchase, not a legal merger, and ordered the supplier to pay 20,000 shekels in costs.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·31m ago

Study Finds Political Leanings May Shape Preference for Messi or Ronaldo

Researchers in Singapore surveyed 10,661 people in 26 countries and found that Messi fans tended to be more liberal, while Ronaldo fans tended to be more conservative. The pattern was strongest among younger people and was also linked to self-confidence and social media news consumption.

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World·31m ago

Lake McDonnell’s Split Colors Create a Rare Natural Spectacle

Lake McDonnell in South Australia is a rare salt lake split by Point Sinclair into blue and pink waters. The pink color is caused mainly by the salt-loving bacterium Salinibacter ruber, and the shades change with weather, season, and water level.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·31m ago

Israir Receives First A330, Plans New York Service in August

Israir received its first Airbus A330 in Israel as it prepares to launch nonstop service to New York in early August. The airline said the move, part of an about $85 million purchase of two aircraft, will expand its summer fleet to 18 planes and support new long-haul operations.

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Culture·35m ago

Yiddish Lives On in Episode 12 of “Oiber Chochmes”

Episode 12 of “Oiber Chochmes,” hosted by Ariel Shraper, presents Yiddish as a living source of Jewish humor and wisdom. It shares example sayings, promotes a Facebook group for inventing new Yiddish phrases, and ends with a Hebrew-Yiddish blessing.

Srugim
Culture·35m ago

'Sentimental Value' is one of the finest films of recent years

At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Stellan Skarsgård promoted Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," a family drama about an estranged director and his daughters. The film has won the Cannes Jury Prize and the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, and the review calls it one of Trier's best works.

Ynet
Culture·36m ago

Former Restaurant Owner Reveals 40-Year Secret Sauce Recipe as Viral Farewell

The former owner of Gyro II in the United States went viral after revealing his restaurant’s long-secret white sauce recipe when it closed in 2017. The sauce, a signature of the 45-year-old restaurant, contained mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and dill. Thousands of social media users praised the decision.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·40m ago

Paul Scholes Says Ronaldo Should Only Start as a Goalkeeper

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing criticism after a quiet start for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. Paul Scholes said the 41-year-old should only start as a goalkeeper and claimed he would not make England’s squad.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·44m ago

Mark Levin Slams Washington for Pressuring Israel

Mark Levin launched a public attack on Washington voices he says are pressuring Israel and softening toward Iran. He argued that Israel must keep its right to defend itself and warned that the debate over Iran is now dividing the American right too.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·47m ago

How to Turn Plain Cabbage Into Addictive Oven Chips

The article presents a simple baked cabbage recipe that turns an ordinary vegetable into crisp, sweet oven chips. It explains the ingredients, the high-heat technique, and serving ideas for a snack-like result.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·48m ago

Israeli Family Sues Cyprus Hotel Over Death of Holon Woman

The family of Elian Asterich of Holon has sued the Secret Forest hotel near Paphos and its owner, alleging negligence led to her death during a 2024 Christmas vacation. They say staff failed to respond to a medical emergency for nearly an hour, and they are seeking compensation in Tel Aviv court.

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Brazilian Giant Rooster Stands Over One Meter Tall

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

A Brazilian chicken breed nicknamed the “Indian giant” has gone viral for being the tallest rooster in the world, with some birds standing more than one meter high. The breed was developed in Brazil in the late 1980s through deliberate crossbreeding of Asian fighting roosters with local chickens.

To qualify as a true giant, a male must reach at least 1.05 meters in height and weigh no less than 4.5 kilograms. Females are also unusually large, at about 90 centimeters tall. Social media users have given the bird playful labels such as “the rooster that forgot how to be a rooster,” a reference to its long legs and unusual appearance.

Despite its intimidating size, breeders say the animal is curious, active, and generally friendly and easy to handle. It is also a strong layer, producing up to 250 large eggs a year.

The main drawback is climate: the breed is highly sensitive to cold and needs warm weather to survive, similar to conditions in its Brazilian homeland.

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