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Video does not show ‘Israeli air force defection’ in war with Iran
Before a ceasefire halted 12 days of war between Iran and Israel in June, a video of a group of people in uniform walking down a street surfaced in posts falsely claiming it shows Israeli air force members “quitting” to protest the fighting. In fact, the footage was first shared online in November 2024 and…
Read MoreLahav 433 officer reveals how police caught Israelis spying for Iran, motives behind the espionage
“These cases reflect a broader phenomenon that began with the outbreak of the war, with Iranian operatives showing a strong drive to recruit from within Israel,” said Peretz. Amid the Israel-Hamas War that erupted on October 7, 2023, a troubling trend began to take shape: the recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iranian operatives for espionage…
Read MoreDeadly Algal Bloom Devastating South Australia Coast
South Australia is currently in the grip of a deadly toxic algal bloom. A bloom of the algae Karenia mikimotoi that began in March has been devastating local marine life, alarming locals and leading to pleas for help from the national government. Though the Karenia mikimotoi bloom started in March, until recently it had mostly been…
Read MoreFormer Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action
Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution after declaring his support for Palestine Action, a terrorist organization that has been banned by Parliament in the U.K. Waters posted a video to X on Saturday, in which the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame inductee praised Palestine Action as a “great organization,” while also…
Read MoreTwo crew wounded, two missing after second attack on ship off Yemen
Sunday’s attack off southwest Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital shipping corridor since mid-April. Two crew members of aGreek-managed vessel were wounded and two were missing in a drone attack off Yemen on Monday, hours after Iran-aligned Houthi militants claimed an assault on a bulk carrier in the Red Sea, saying…
Read MoreFlights to return to Israel as European Aviation Safety Agency removes restrictions
Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. (photo credit: Skycolors. Via Shutterstock) The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its flight restrictions on Israel, allowing airlines to resume operations and restoring Israel’s position on the global aviation map. All restrictions imposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on flights to Israel…
Read MoreFrom India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile
“It’s unfair to lift censorship suddenly,” growls a grizzled newspaper editor into the phone, a copy of The Daily Pulp sprawled across his desk. “We should be given time to prepare our minds.” The cartoon capturing this moment – piercing and satirical – is the work of Abu Abraham, one of India’s finest political cartoonists.…
Read MorePoland launches border checks as Germany’s Dobrindt praises measures
Poland on Monday launched checks at its borders with Germany and Lithuania in an attempt to target “illegal smuggling,” with German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt praising the measure as other lawmakers warned of disruption. Polish border guards began spot checks at midnight (2200 GMT) at a total of 52 border crossings with Germany, as well…
Read MoreFreedom Flotilla Coalition prepares to sail second ship ‘Handala’ to Gaza
The coalition’s ‘Madleen’ ship made headlines in June when it attempted to sail to Gaza, with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is setting sail to Gaza on a second ship, named ‘Handala,’ in five days, the organization announced late on Sunday. The ship will depart from Siracusa, Italy, to “break the…
Read MoreRussian transport minister found dead after being sacked by Putin
The Russian transport minister recently sacked by President Vladimir Putin, Roman Starovoit, has been found dead with a gunshot wound in a car, the central investigative committee in Moscow reported on Monday. “The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated. The main theory is suicide,” said the spokeswoman for the investigative authority, Svetlana Petrenko.…
Read MoreHD Hyundai signs MoU with CSL to boost shipbuilding capabilities
HD Hyundai’s Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s state-owned shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), to foster long-term collaboration in the shipbuilding industry. The MoU will focus on providing design and procurement support for CSL, technical collaboration to boost productivity and meet global quality standards, and workforce training.…
Read MoreDHL’s German postal unit aims to increase use of parcel lockers
The German post and parcel division of DHL Group said Monday it has launched a one-year trial with several online retailers to make it easier for consumers to have goods delivered to one of its parcel lockers. Shoppers who order from participating businesses, such as Mosaik Tree GmbH (organic food and bone broth) and do-it-yourself…
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