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Motorcyclists, Scooter Riders and Cyclists Injured in Road Accidents Across the Country
In recent weeks, motorcyclists, scooter riders and cyclists were injured in road accidents and various incidents across the country, some seriously and most moderately. The injured were taken to hospitals in their areas for medical treatment.
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above forecasts
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, against a forecast of 0.3%. The core index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3%, above the forecast of 0.2%, and completed three consecutive months of increases at the same rate.
A jury at the London court convicted British actor and comedian Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and acquitted him of two more counts of rape and one count of attempted sexual touching. The court sentenced him to 10.5 years in prison.
Woman in her 40s dies after amniotic fluid embolism during childbirth; baby safely delivered
A woman in her 40s with no background illnesses developed an amniotic fluid embolism during labor at Maayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak and underwent prolonged resuscitation. She was transferred to the intensive care unit at Sheba, where she died; the baby was safely delivered and is in good condition.
Mbappé Out of France Squad Ahead of Italy Clash; Zidane and Mbappé Split Over Tactics
Kylian Mbappé is not training with the French national team ahead of the Nations League match against Italy, and he remains working in the gym. At the same time, Zinedine Zidane is dealing with a wave of injuries, and Mbappé's flight to Milan remains in question.
Indictment filed for murder of three young men from Jaljulia, whose bodies were set alight in a vehicle
The Haifa District Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against Omri Abu Samak (27) of Jat for the murder of two brothers and their cousin from Jaljulia, who were shot dead in an agricultural area, and the vehicle they were in was set on fire with their bodies inside. Three other suspects fled the country, and two of them have not yet been arrested.
IAEA Has Been Unable to Monitor Iran's Nuclear Sites Since June 2025 Strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that it has no access to Iran's nuclear facilities and no information on their condition since the June 2025 strikes. The agency does not know the exact location of the enrichment facility in Isfahan or whether it contains nuclear material.
"The Squirrel" Wins Best Play of the Year at the 2026 Golden Hedgehog Awards
At the 2026 Golden Hedgehog Awards ceremony in Tel Aviv, "The Squirrel" won the awards for Play of the Year, Direction and Playwriting. "Black Alive in the Forest" won four awards, and the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sini Patar.
Woman, 44, Found Dead in Yard of Abandoned Building in Tel Aviv After Search
A 44-year-old woman who had been missing for more than 10 days was found dead in the yard of an abandoned building in Tel Aviv. The body will be transferred for examination at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Hapoel Jerusalem Launches 'Rebound for Life' for Wounded IDF Soldiers
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club, the Jerusalem Municipality and the 'Winning Pass' association have launched the 'Rebound for Life' resilience program for wounded IDF soldiers and security forces personnel. 17 wounded individuals attended the program's inaugural training session.
Husband of Finance Committee Chair Demands Apology and Compensation from Hanoch Milwidsky for Defamation
Itai Ben Horin, husband of Finance Committee chair Liron Avishar Ben Horin, sent a pre-lawsuit warning letter to MK Hanoch Milwidsky over his claim that pressure was applied to him regarding the taxation of bank profits. Ben Horin demands an apology within 24 hours and compensation, and threatens a defamation lawsuit.
Sergei Zaburotny, an associate of Ukraine's former pro-Russian prime minister, seriously injured in car bombing in Moscow
Sergei Zaburotny, who worked in the service of Ukraine's former pro-Russian prime minister Mykola Azarov, was seriously injured in a car bombing in the Chertanovo district of Moscow. This is the second car bombing in Russia within two days.
Romania Explores Joint Production of David's Sling Interceptors with Rafael
Romania is holding talks with Rafael on joint production of David's Sling-based interceptors, following the $2.3 billion Spyder deal. The Israeli system's interceptor has proven itself in intercepting Iranian missiles.
Manchester City: Appeal in the 115-Charge Case to Be Heard in December
Manchester City's appeal against its conviction in the 115-charge case is expected to be heard in December. The final decision on the sentence may only be published in 2027.
A 20-year-old woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident near Eshtaol
A 20-year-old woman was seriously injured while riding a motorcycle on Route 44, near Eshtaol. Magen David Adom paramedics and EMTs provided her with medical treatment and evacuated her to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem.
Bruno Fernandes Rejects Second Manchester United Contract Offer
Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United's second offer to extend his contract at Old Trafford, despite improved terms. Talks between the sides are expected to continue, and the club holds an option to extend the deal.
Arkia employees seek to match offer for control of company
Arkia's employee trust has been given three days to match the purchase offer for control of the company signed with the Nakash brothers. The offer stands at $45 million.
Labor National Court: Dismissal Letter May Be Considered a Special Event and Cause Mental Injury Recognized as a Work Accident
The National Labor Court ruled for the first time that receiving a dismissal letter may be considered a special event beyond the routine of work, and that a mental injury following it may be recognized as a work accident, regardless of the grounds for dismissal or the manner in which it was carried out. The ruling stated that an expert must be appointed to examine the injury and its connection to the dismissal.
Professor at University of Bergen Denied the Holocaust in Blog
A history professor at the University of Bergen in Norway published a claim on a blog that the Nazi extermination camps were not meant to exterminate. The professor wrote under a pseudonym, and the university's president said freedom of expression applies to everyone.
The death toll from the collapse of a three-story residential building in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, has risen to eight, and at least 17 people were injured, including children. The building collapsed into an adjacent construction site, and rescue crews are ending their search through the rubble, while the cause of the collapse remains unclear.
Shawn Mendes Calls on Artists to Speak Out Against Situation in Gaza, Accuses Israel of Genocide
Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes published a sharp post about the situation in Gaza, in which he claimed that a genocide is taking place, and called on fellow artists to make their voices heard. A pro-Israel organization accuses him of spreading misleading information.
Van Dijk could leave Liverpool next summer
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk will end his contract with Liverpool next summer, at the age of 36. The club is preparing for the possibility that he will leave, and according to the details, it is still unclear what will happen.
Revolutionary Guards claim they attacked U.S. radar in Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that they attacked a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain. They said the operation was carried out in response to a U.S. air strike on a communications tower in the city of Sirik in southern Iran.
Wild Elephant Attacks Motorcyclist on Road in India; Rider Survives
A wild elephant attacked a motorcyclist on a road in northern India, threw him to the ground and trampled him twice. The rider survived the attack and was taken to hospital after passersby drove the animal away.
The dollar strengthens against the shekel; representative rate set at 3.191 shekels
The representative rate of the dollar strengthened by 0.599% and was set at 3.191 shekels. The euro strengthened by 0.125% and its rate was set at 3.5374 shekels.
Britain: Two Iranians Convicted of Spying on Dissident Journalists
A court in Woolwich, London, convicted Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, and Farhad Javadi Mansh, 46, of assisting Iranian intelligence and of spying on opponents of the regime in Tehran. One of the convicted men was also found guilty of plotting to harm journalists and a co-founder of a pro-Israel organization, and sentencing is expected next month.
Talks on Merger of SpaceX and Tesla; Announcement May Come in December
Elon Musk's two giant companies, Tesla and SpaceX, are advancing merger talks that would create a company with a combined value of $3.5 trillion. The announcement could come as early as December of this year, subject to shareholder approval.
IDF arrests more than 55 wanted suspects in Judea and Samaria over past week
IDF forces arrested more than 55 wanted suspects in Judea and Samaria over the past week, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives and suspects planning attacks. Weapons were also confiscated, and monuments promoting terror were demolished in the Etzion area.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 75:86 in the Winner Cup final after coming back from a 23-point deficit, winning the title for the 12th time in the club's history. The following week the two teams met again in the EuroLeague, and Maccabi won 73:80.
Palestinian Young Man Arrested on Suspicion of Possessing Classified Military Map of Gaza Envelope
Police in the Jordan Valley arrested a Palestinian young man, a resident of Jiftlik in his twenties, after noticing that his shoes were military boots. A search of his home turned up an airsoft pistol, knives, additional military equipment, and a military map of the Gaza Envelope area classified "Secret."
