29 Sept
Five Arrested in Clashes and Blocking of Jerusalem Light Rail Route
Police used a water cannon and stun grenades and detained five suspects after crowds blocked the Jerusalem light rail route and threw stones.
Society news
29 Sept
Reports: Palestinian Home Torched Near Nablus, Two Suspects Arrested
A Palestinian home in the village of Jalud was torched as the IDF attempted to assist the family's return, and two suspects were arrested.
28 Sept
Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Holon Bomb Blast; Police Probe 'Work Accident'
Police are searching for a crime-linked suspect who fled the scene of a blast in Holon on a scooter, which injured a teen bystander.
28 Sept
Israelis in Austria Denied Service Over Identity; Embassy Calls Incident 'Concerning'
A food vendor in Austria refused service to Israeli patrons and discarded their orders, citing their religion and the war in Gaza.
28 Sept
Cheers for Released Hostage Yocheved Lifshitz at Protest Encampment
The 88-year-old captivity survivor received warm applause at a protest encampment of families affected by the massacre following controversial remarks by a Likud candidate.
28 Sept
High Court Strikes Down Jerusalem Procedure for Tender-Free Funding
Israel's Supreme Court rejected the Jerusalem municipality's appeal, ruling that a procedure allowing public funds to be transferred without a tender is unlawful.
28 Sept
Captivity Survivor Noa Argamani Joins VC Firm Vine Ventures
Hostage rescue survivor Noa Argamani is joining venture capital fund Vine Ventures, which manages approximately $500 million, to support Israeli entrepreneurs.
28 Sept
Bill Gates Warns AI Could 'Kill Billions' and Outsmart Humanity
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that humanity has created an intelligent species smarter than itself, cautioning that malicious use poses severe existential threats.
28 Sept
15-Year-Old Teen Injured in Explosion in Holon; Police: Bystander
A 15-year-old boy was injured today in an explosion in Holon and evacuated to Wolfson Hospital, with police stating he was not the intended target.
28 Sept
Mother of Underage Bride Married Off in Yavniel: 'I Knew If I Fought I Would Lose Her'
Devorah, a mother from Yavniel, recounted how her daughter was married on her 17th birthday in a home ceremony raided by police.
28 Sept
Pope Pledges Action on Clergy Abuse During Visit to France
During his visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo met with survivors of clergy abuse and called for the scourge to be rooted out.
27 Sept
Two Mass Shootings in South Africa Leave at Least 27 Dead
At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa.
27 Sept
UK Declares Major Incident Near RAF Fairford Air Base, Several Arrested
Authorities evacuated a nearby village and arrested several suspects under the Explosives Act amid heightened security at the base.
27 Sept
17 Killed in Mass Shooting at South African Tavern
Seventeen people were shot dead at a tavern near Johannesburg in South Africa, as police launched a manhunt for suspects.
27 Sept
Tech Companies and Researchers Explore Rights and Welfare for AI Systems
Advances in artificial intelligence have prompted tech firms and researchers to examine whether future autonomous systems should be granted rights and welfare protections.
27 Sept
First Fatality Reported in US Nor'easter as Winds Reach 100 km/h
The powerful nor'easter battering the northeastern United States has claimed the life of a man in New York, with severe weather forecast to persist through Monday.
27 Sept
Four Killed in Helicopter Crash Near Montreal
A helicopter caught fire after crashing near Montreal, with local police launching an investigation into the circumstances.
27 Sept
Protesters in New York Rally Against Screening of Film 'NAZA'
Dozens of Israeli and American Jewish demonstrators rallied outside Lincoln Center to protest the controversial film, screening footage from the October 7 massacre.
27 Sept
Thousands Protest Housing Crisis in Madrid and Camp in Sol Square
Tens of thousands marched in the Spanish capital demanding rent controls and an end to evictions, with protesters setting up an encampment in the city center.
27 Sept
DRC Plane Crash Kills 17, Including Senior Military Officials
Seventeen people were killed in a plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including two senior military justice officials.
27 Sept
German Town Bans Stolpersteine Holocaust Memorial Plaques
The council of Heidenau in Saxony has banned sidewalk Stolpersteine memorials, sparking widespread outrage across Germany.
26 Sept
Powerful Nor'easter Hits US Northeast: 100,000 Without Power, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
A severe coastal storm is battering the northeastern United States, cutting power to over 100,000 customers and affecting tens of millions.
26 Sept
Pope Leo XIV Concludes Paris Visit with Mass of 800,000
Pope Leo XIV concluded his stay in the French capital with an open-air mass at Place de la Concorde ahead of his departure for Lourdes.
26 Sept
Israeli Couple Arrested in Montenegro with Spy Gear and €1 Million
Two dual Israeli-Russian citizens were detained at a Montenegrin airport before boarding a flight to Israel after police uncovered espionage equipment and large sums of cash.
26 Sept
Wildfire Breaks Out in Haruvit Forest: Aircraft and Ground Crews Battle Blaze
All hikers were evacuated as six firefighting aircraft and ground crews worked to contain a forest fire near Beit Shemesh.
26 Sept
Hundreds of Thousands Attend Open-Air Mass by Pope Leo XIV in Paris
Hundreds of thousands gathered at the Place de la Concorde in Paris for a giant open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV, the centerpiece of his French tour.
26 Sept
Explosion Destroys Athens Building: Dead and Missing in Plaka District
A powerful blast in central Athens' tourist district collapsed a residential building, leaving casualties trapped in the rubble.
26 Sept
TikTok Agrees to Two-Hour Daily Limit for Kids in US State Settlement
TikTok reached a $100 million settlement with Alabama over teen safety, agreeing to user caps and a two-hour daily limit for children.
26 Sept
White House Bars CNN from Trump's Presidential Flight
The network was excluded from the press pool traveling with the president to Tennessee, days after a judge ordered its White House access restored.
25 Sept
Russia: Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Arrested on Drug Charges
A Moscow court has ordered the pre-trial detention of election expert Alexander Kynev days after legislative elections.
25 Sept
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in France for Official Visit
The leader of the Catholic Church landed in France for a four-day visit, declaring his intention to promote peace.
25 Sept
Zagreb Footballer Arrested on Croatian Motorway with 14 kg of Marijuana
A 26-year-old player whose parents are police officers was detained after narcotics were found inside his car.
25 Sept
First State Visit in 18 Years: Pope Arrives in France
The Pope has begun a four-day tour of France, with scheduled stops and addresses in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
25 Sept
Man Wounded in 2024 Trump Rally Assassination Attempt Dies
Jim Copenhaver, 76, who was severely injured in the Pennsylvania rally shooting, has passed away.
25 Sept
California: Lithium Battery Fire Stabilizes, Evacuations Remain
Firefighters in California made progress containing a lithium battery fire in La Verne, but evacuation orders remain in place as danger persists.
24 Sept
Poland: Priest Killed and Four Injured in Knife Attack at Abbey
A 31-year-old man was arrested after fatally stabbing a priest and wounding four others at a monastery in southern Poland.
24 Sept
Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Credentials for Banned Outlets
A federal judge ruled that revoking passes for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters likely violated their constitutional rights.
24 Sept
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration Media Ban at White House
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore press credentials for journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
22 Sept
Mississippi Grand Jury Declines to File Charges in Nolan Wells' Death
A Mississippi grand jury found that the death of teenager Nolan Wells was consistent with drowning, with no evidence of criminal conduct or racial bias.
22 Sept
Autopsy confirms actress Hayden Panettiere died of accidental overdose
An autopsy report revealed that American actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and other prescription medications.