Israel's cabinet voted against attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara following her opposition to the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. The High Court of Justice has temporarily blocked Bar's dismissal.
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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study has sparked controversy, alarming the medical community due to his history of promoting debunked vaccine-autism links. Experts and autism organsations fear the study is biased and could undermine public health by discouraging vaccination, citing genetic factors as the primary cause of autism.
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation amid pressure from populist opposition groups after a court annulled the presidential election. Iohannis, in office since 2014, will step down on February 12. The election was canceled after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round amid allegations of Russian interference. A new vote is set for May. Clashes erupted in Bucharest following the announcement.