Yoav Gallant resigned from the Knesset after 45 years of service, criticizing the acceleration of a conscription law by Netanyahu's government, which exempts most ultra-Orthodox youth from military service. Gallant believes this law undermines the needs of the IDF and Israel’s security. He remains committed to the Likud's ideological and Zionist principles.
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Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual citizen of the US and Israel, was freed by Hamas after 484 days of captivity. This release is part of an ongoing ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. His wife, Aviva, had been advocating for his release since she was freed in November 2023.
A small aircraft carrying five people crashed and ignited in a Pennsylvania retirement home’s parking lot, leaving all passengers injured and hospitaliSed. Witnesses described the plane's nosedive and subsequent fireball. Despite multiple vehicles burning, no one on ground was hurt. The pilot had reported issues before the crash. The FAA will investigate the incident.
A Stockholm court convicted Salwan Najem of inciting ethnic hatred during four Quran burnings in 2023, just days after the murder of his co-defendant, Salwan Momika. Najem received a suspended sentence and a fine. The court ruled that while criticism of religion is allowed, the protests expressed contempt for Muslims. The burnings strained Sweden’s ties with Middle Eastern nations and raised its national security threat level.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, leading to a temporary tsunami warning. The initial quake was followed by a 6.1 magnitude aftershock. Despite the alert and activation of tsunami sirens, there were no immediate reports of damage, and residents moved to higher ground as a precaution.
Severe winter weather in the UK results in significant snowfall and freezing rain, disrupting flights and making roads impassable in northern England. Power outages affect major cities, and rail services experience widespread cancellations. Further sleet and snow are expected, particularly in northern regions.
Elton John and Paul McCartney urge the UK government to protect creative artists from AI exploitation as new copyright law changes are considered. They warn it could allow tech companies to use artists' works freely, harming young artists' earnings and creativity.
During a heated argument at the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to 'curse' at US Vice President JD Vance after being questioned about his gratitude towards Donald Trump. ​One user explained that 'Suka' -- the word that Zeelenskyy apparently said -- in Russian when used as an interjection expresses extreme frustration, annoyance and anger. It translates to 'b**ch' only when used as a noun. I have a degree in Russian philology so I kind of know what I am talking... Expand
China imposed tariffs on US coal, LNG, oil, and vehicles in response to Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the trade war. Tensions with Canada and Mexico initially eased, but a political crisis erupted in Canada, forcing Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation and early elections. Trump's tariff strategy remains aggressive, with potential economic impacts.
Hamas announced a delay in the next hostage release in Gaza, accusing Israel of ceasefire violations, including obstructing humanitarian aid. This comes during a sensitive ceasefire period with ongoing prisoner exchanges. Palestinian President Abbas ended stipends to prisoners' families, aiming to improve relations with the US under President Trump’s administration.
As questions are being raised as to whether Elon Musk has the authority to ask federal employees what they have done in last week, Elon Musk doubled down on the mail than was sent to all federal employees and said replying to the mail should not take more than five minutes. And the bar is really low to check if the employees can reply writing anything that makes sense.