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Rat Pups Found in Arkia Service Cart on Flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv

Arkia staff found rat pups in a drink cart on a Sunday flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv. Arkia and its caterer, Tamam, traded blame over where the cart came from and who was responsible. Both sides said the food served to passengers was not affected.

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World·6m ago

J.D. Vance Says Iran Agreed to Renew IAEA Inspections After Major Progress in Talks

J.D. Vance said Sunday that talks at the Lake Lucerne summit produced major progress on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a regional ceasefire mechanism. He said Iran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors and that technical negotiations would continue in Bürgenstock in the coming days and weeks.

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Economy·9m ago

Israeli Private-Sector Workers to Get Higher Vacation Allowance This Summer

Israel’s Histadrut and the private-sector employers’ federation agreed to raise vacation allowance payments for salaried workers. The new rate will climb to 451.50 shekels a day, adding about 335 shekels gross for an employee with 10 days, once Labor Minister Yariv Levin signs the order.

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Sports·9m ago

Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video

Lamine Yamal is facing backlash in Spain after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots and after an old video resurfaced of him celebrating a Moroccan win over Spain. Despite the controversy and reported racist abuse from some fans, he is expected to keep his starting role for Spain at the World Cup.

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Sports·10m ago

Obradovic Says Datome Drew Him Back to Basketball

Zeljko Obradovic said Gigi Datome helped bring him back to basketball by inviting him to run a children’s clinic in Italy. The new Panathinaikos coach said he had not worked in basketball since November and emphasized unity and mutual respect as the basis for future success.

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Politics·17m ago

Knesset Committee Approves Moving Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objection

The Knesset House Committee voted Monday to move the Basic Law: Torah Study to a different committee, despite legal opposition. The bill, which passed its preliminary reading 56-43 last week, aims to entrench Torah study as a basic value and bolster the status of Torah learners in the conscription debate.

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Politics·19m ago

Tel Aviv Court Drops Challenge to Shabbat Openings at Big Glilot

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a petition against Ramat Hasharon over Shabbat openings at Big Glilot. The case centered on a 1968 municipal bylaw banning Saturday business activity, which the municipality said is outdated. The ruling means Big Glilot can continue operating on Shabbat.

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Security·22m ago

Israel Security Chief Flags Eilat as a Vulnerable Target

Ronen Bar has told Shin Bet leadership to prioritize a possible attack on Eilat, calling the city a security weak point. He warned of a ground or maritime incursion, especially from Jordan, while other security officials question the threat assessment and say there is no known attack plan.

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World·22m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Los Angeles

Yanir Ruhem of Ramla and Omri Moalem of Ashdod were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of California. Both were in their 40s, and their funerals are expected in Israel in the coming days after formal procedures are completed.

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Sports·23m ago

Investigation Links Tiberias Infiltration Scandal to Photo and Receipt

Ironi Tiberias is facing an official doping complaint from M.S. Ashdod over saline IV treatments, after a locker-room photo and receipt surfaced. Tiberias denies any violation, saying only allowed amounts were used, while the Football Association investigates and seeks a state witness.

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Politics·29m ago

Netanyahu lashes out in court as defense nears end of testimony

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared Monday at the Tel Aviv District Court for the defense re-examination in his corruption trial. The hearing focused on Case 2000 and ended with Netanyahu angrily accusing investigators and prosecutors of misleading him and trying to set him up.

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Sports·29m ago

Macron Backs PSG Against Bayern, Predicts a 3-1 First-Leg Win

Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Emmanuel Macron said he is supporting PSG as France's representative and predicted a 3-1 win. The article also noted Bayern's recent head-to-head advantage and listed the expected lineups.

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Security·30m ago

Israeli Airstrike Kills Militant in Khan Younis’ al-Mawasi Area

An Israeli Air Force strike killed a militant in a vehicle in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis on Monday morning. It was the IDF’s second strike in Gaza that day, and the military has not yet identified the target. The attack follows several recent targeted killings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives.

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Politics·34m ago

Slovenia lifts arms embargo on Israel under new government

Slovenia’s new Jansa Janša government has ended the 2025 arms embargo on Israel and removed entry bans on Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers. Israel welcomed the move, which follows a political shift after Robert Golob lost the ability to form a coalition.

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General·35m ago

Police Recover Silver Ritual Set Stolen From Chernobyl Hasidic Center

Police in Bnei Brak recovered a silver ritual set stolen last week from the Chernobyl Hasidic institutions complex. The items, worth about NIS 120,000 and of major sentimental value, will be returned after checks are completed.

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Economy·36m ago

China Hits U.S. Defense and Tech Firms With New Export Curbs

China imposed new export restrictions on 10 U.S. entities and sanctions on 46 more American firms, including MP Materials, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The measures target dual-use goods and China-made components in response to Trump administration sanctions earlier this month. Analysts said the response is mostly symbolic but highlights growing U.S.-China tensions.

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Politics·43m ago

Police to Pay Protesters Over NIS 624,000 After Strip-Search Claims

Israel Police settled a lawsuit brought by 13 protesters who said they were strip-searched after detention, agreeing to pay NIS 624,000. The settlement, approved Monday, came without any admission of wrongdoing and follows wider complaints about police handling of protests in recent years.

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Sports·44m ago

False Ronaldo Quote Sparks Social Media Storm in Portugal

After Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo, a clipped Joao Neves quote and a fake post about Cristiano Ronaldo fueled a social media backlash in Portugal. The story spread to teammates, their partners, and Georgina Rodriguez, before being exposed as misinformation.

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Politics08:37 · 2h ago

Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he is resigning, calling his decisions in office an effort to “put the country I love first.” He said the transition to a successor should move quickly and asked Labour’s National Executive Committee to set a timetable for nominations to open on July 9 and finish before the summer recess.

Starmer said that if there is a contest, it should produce a new leader before Parliament returns in September. He added, “I will remain in the role of prime minister until the contest is concluded, and I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly transfer of power.”

The resignation marks another political upheaval in Britain, which has now seen five prime ministers in less than five years. The article says this reflects deep instability that could affect the global economy and Europe’s foreign relations.

It also portrays the outgoing prime minister as a dull technocrat who failed to connect with voters and lawmakers. According to the report, his managerial style brought him to power but left the government without an inspiring vision, especially as Nigel Farage’s Reform Party and the broader right wing have gained ground.

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