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The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a halt to all takeoffs at airports across the country due to a communications failure that affected air traffic control centers. The order was lifted after more than four hours, and thousands of flights were canceled or delayed.
Grenade thrown at business in Mghar; four injured
Four people were injured after a grenade was thrown at a business in the northern village of Mghar. A woman in her 60s is hospitalized in critical condition, and one of the injured underwent resuscitation.
US President Donald Trump said his country has militarily defeated Iran and that it is up to him to decide when to stop. He said the US wants total victory, not a 93 percent victory, and that it will take Iran 25 years to rebuild what was destroyed.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after revelations of extramarital romantic relationships, including a relationship with Alice Huang, who is suspected of spying for China. The company's shares fell following the resignation, and its market value dropped below $4 trillion.
Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping to Hold Trilateral Summit in China
US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a trilateral meeting next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Thursday in the city of Shenzhen on the sidelines of the APEC summit. The meeting will be the first of its kind among the three leaders.
Deni Avdija scores 34 points as Portland beats Sacramento 120-107
Deni Avdija set a season high of 34 points, including 11 of 13 from the field and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line, leading Portland to a 120-107 win over Sacramento in the NBA Cup. It is the Trail Blazers' third straight win and their first in this competition.
Biden Attacks Netanyahu in New Book: Unkept Promises and Political Interests
Former US President Joe Biden accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of breaking promises to reduce harm to civilians in the Gaza Strip and of putting political interests ahead of Israel's well-being. The claims appear in Biden's new memoir, a chapter of which was published by CNN.
Almost $20 million seized in Hungary in bribery probe against former minister in Orbán government
Authorities in Budapest seized nearly $20 million in cash hidden in forests, warehouses and secret safes. Two former ministers and the head of the central bank were arrested on suspicion of corruption in separate cases.
Zelensky: US offered Ukraine withdrawal from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership
President Zelensky said the United States offered Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region in exchange for joining NATO. According to him, the US asked Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas, and in return it would be admitted to NATO.
SpaceX launches Starship flight test 15; booster explodes over the sea
SpaceX launched Starship flight test 15. The booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, and the spacecraft reached orbit and released 26 Starlink satellites.
Oil Tankers Hit by Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz and Catch Fire
Two oil tankers caught fire after striking sea mines in a non-authorized shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy said. Later, another tanker was reported to have caught fire after hitting a mine in the area.
Two motorcyclists injured in Daliyat al-Karmel crash, one seriously
Two men, aged 30 and 20, were injured in a road accident in Daliyat al-Karmel between a motorcycle and a private vehicle. The man aged 30 was seriously injured, and the second man, aged 20, was moderately injured.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80:73 in Euroleague derby
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80:73 in the 11th round of the Euroleague, in the second derby within three days. Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered from poor three-point shooting and lost for the third straight time at home, with a record of 5:6.
Israel squad to open against Kosovo without Oriel Gorn
Oriel Gorn has been released from the Israel squad due to an abdominal muscle injury, and Zahi Ahmad of Be'er Sheva has been called up to the senior team for the first time. The national team will open the international window against Kosovo in Pristina on Saturday at 16:00, as part of the Nations League.
Nvidia Turmoil Reaches Israel's Economy: About 40% of This Year's Growth Depends on Production Abroad
According to a Bank of Israel forecast, production by multinational companies outside the country's borders will add 2.2 percentage points to growth of 5.6% in 2026. A drop in Nvidia's sales will be felt mainly in GDP data, tax revenues and the debt ratio, and less in the labor market.
Yarmakov recalls fans angry at him after Maccabi Haifa losses
Former Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Georgy Yarmakov said in an interview in his homeland Ukraine about the passion for football in Israel. According to him, when he refused to shake hands with players from Torpedo Zhodino of Belarus, his teammates in Haifa supported him.
Argentina lose 2-1 to Uruguay in first match without Messi
Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in a friendly at La Bombonera, the national team's first game without Lionel Messi. Uruguay's two goals came from set pieces, and Alvarez scored to close the gap.
Three years after returning in a deal, Bilal al-Zeidana gets married
Bilal al-Zeidana, who was abducted on October 7 from Kibbutz Holit and released in the first hostage deal after 55 days in Hamas captivity, got married tonight. The wedding celebration was held at the home of his father Yosef, who was murdered in captivity.
Barak Bakhar announced his resignation as Maccabi Haifa coach after the 0:4 loss to Netanya, the Greens' third defeat. The coach said the club needs new blood and gave up an amount estimated at about 200,000 euros.
A worldwide outage in Microsoft's cloud services, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot, disrupted users in 74 countries starting Tuesday evening. At its peak, about 130,000 reports of Outlook problems were logged on the Downdetector site.
Daniel Theis to make league debut against Hapoel Jerusalem; Lorenzo Brown in Jerusalem squad
German center Daniel Theis has been registered for the Israeli league and will make his debut in the match against Hapoel Jerusalem, part of the Maccabi Tel Aviv classic. Lorenzo Brown, a former Maccabi player, is in the Jerusalem squad for the game.
Merkel: Israel's security is German interest, criticism of conduct in Gaza
Angela Merkel, former German chancellor, said that Israel's security is a German national interest and a principle that is not open to debate. At the same time, she criticized the government's conduct in Gaza and its approach to the humanitarian situation there.
Children injured in road accidents across the country; 16-year-old boy taken to Soroka
An 11-year-old boy was moderately injured after being hit by a vehicle on David Ben-Gurion Road and taken to Sheba Hospital with multi-system trauma. That same week, other children and teenagers were hurt in road accidents in Katzrin, Elad, Umm al-Fahm and Tel Sheva.
Shahar Sagiv finishes seventh at the Triathlon World Championship in Abu Dhabi
Israeli triathlete Shahar Sagiv finished seventh in the Triathlon World Championship in Abu Dhabi, his best result in his career. Sagiv climbed from 20th place after the swim to the front of the pack in the run.
IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon
The IDF struck two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon who had been surveilling its forces in the Kabrikha area, outside the security zone. The IDF said the strike was carried out to remove the threat to its forces operating in the area.
Ofra Strauss to join Top-Gum board
Strauss Group controlling shareholder Ofra Strauss is expected to join the board of Top-Gum, a supplement maker based in Sderot. Top-Gum's shares have fallen about 35% since the start of the year, and its value stands at about NIS 1.1 billion.
Former Iraqi lawmaker found dead in Beirut
The body of Ahmed al-Allawi, a former Iraqi lawmaker, was found in an apartment in Beirut after he was strangled to death. Lebanese security services have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder.
Colette Kress, Nvidia's CFO since 2013, has been named interim CEO of the chipmaker, replacing Jensen Huang, who was removed from his position. The board is searching for a permanent CEO, and Nvidia has approached Arm CEO Rene Haas, who was among the candidates.
Suspected unauthorized drone activity over US base in UK; no casualties
Security forces at the US Air Force base at Lakenheath in eastern England responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over the base, and the team took cover. The US military said there were no casualties and no damage.
Avril Lavigne becomes a mother at 42
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, 42, announced the birth of her first child, a daughter. The father's identity has not been revealed.
