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How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank
The article describes how Israeli military checkpoints and roadblocks across the occupied West Bank restrict Palestinians’ movement and disrupt everyday life. Drawing on reporting and interactive mapping, it shows how the barriers can make routine journeys difficult and unpredictable, affecting access to work, school, healthcare and family. The article focuses on a network of checkpoints…
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Dori Media Hitting Cannes With Unscripted Shows Like ‘You Show Know’ & ‘New Love’
Israeli production company Dori Media is attending MIPCOM in Cannes with its largest unscripted programming slate to date, featuring six new shows across various genres including game shows, documentaries, and reality formats. The company is responding to global client demand for affordable content that can help broadcasters connect with local audiences, according to CEO Nadav…
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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation between the pilot and co-pilot during the flight. The aircraft signalled emergency codes, initially appearing to indicate a hijacking, but Israeli officials confirmed the incident was not a security threat. The diversion prompted responses from Israel’s air force…
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UK economy grew ‘slightly larger’ than expected in pre-Budget boost to John Healey
The UK economy performed better than initially forecast in the second quarter, with gross domestic product growing by 0.5 per cent rather than the estimated 0.4 per cent, driven largely by strong services sector output. This upgrade means the overall economy is now slightly larger than previously calculated, providing a modest boost before the summer…
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Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress code activated
A Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted on Wednesday morning after the pilot activated a distress code indicating suspected unlawful interference or potential hijacking. The incident prompted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold an emergency meeting, with the Israel Air Force raising its alert level and scrambling fighter jets in…
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January price cap forecast to lift typical annual bills to £1,999
The UK government’s energy price cap is forecast to rise by 16% in January 2026, pushing typical household bills to £1,999 per year—an increase of £276 and the largest quarterly jump since January 2023. The sharp upward revision from an earlier 9% prediction reflects recent surges in gas prices, which have reached three-year highs due…
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Gazan child needs repeated operations as infected air strike wounds worsen
Six-year-old Raseel al-Balawi has undergone more than 20 operations since she was injured in an air strike in Gaza in late July. Her case highlights the struggle to treat severe wounds amid continuing bombardment and the near-total destruction of infrastructure that children and medical services depend on. Witnesses say an Israeli helicopter struck Raseel’s tent…
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Mamdani unveils new strategy to protect Jews against soaring crime after Netanyahu branded him ‘the antisemitic mayor of New York’
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the city’s first municipal strategy to combat antisemitism, describing it as a plan to improve prevention, education, security and support for Jewish residents. The announcement comes amid rising reported anti-Jewish hate crime figures and a public dispute with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently called Mamdani “the…