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Iran slams Israel’s seizure of Palestinian land in Jordan Valley
The file photo shows an Israeli settlement. Iran has denounced Israel’s decision to seize 800 hectares of the Palestinian land in Jordan Valley. In a statement on Monday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani said the seizure of the Palestinian territory is open land theft which violates the inalienable and absolute rights of the Palestinian…
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Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
Topline Two chemicals found in common household products like disinfectants and furniture may play a role in the development of neurological disorders like autism and multiple sclerosis, according to a new study, adding to previous research that found the chemicals may be detrimental to human health. A bucket for of house cleaning products on wood…
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Shin Bet says it foiled Iranian plot to smuggle advanced weapons to W. Bank terrorists – The Times of Israel
Shin Bet says it foiled Iranian plot to smuggle advanced weapons to W. Bank terrorists The Times of Israel Continue Reading News Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-says-it-foiled-iranian-plot-to-smuggle-advanced-weapons-to-w-bank-terrorists/
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Judge dismisses ‘vapid’ Musk lawsuit against group that cataloged racist content on X | Elon Musk
A judge in California on Monday dismissed the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a non-profit that has published reports chronicling the rise of racist, antisemitic and extremist content on X, formerly Twitter, since Musk’s acquisition. The case was dismissed in accordance with the state’s anti-Slapp law, which forbids…
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Iran-backed Houthis attacked a Chinese ship with missiles after promising to leave them alone
The Houthis reportedly said they would avoid attacking Chinese ships off the coast of Yemen. But the Iran-backed rebels fired multiple missiles at a Beijing-owned tanker on Saturday. Last week, a US general warned lawmakers about deepening ties between Iran, China, and Russia. The Houthis said they would refrain from attacking Chinese ships off the…
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Houthis Attacked Chinese Ship After Promising to Leave Them Alone
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. A commercial ship in the Red Sea last week. French military photo via X The Houthis reportedly said they would avoid attacking Chinese ships off the coast of Yemen. But the Iran-backed rebels fired multiple missiles at a Beijing-owned tanker on Saturday.…
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Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her | Canada
A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite living-saving efforts, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. On Saturday, members of the Ehattisaht First Nation, a coastal community along the north-western reaches of Vancouver Island, spotted an orca trapped on a rocky outcropping. With the…
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Israel Warns Iran Is Stepping Up War on Four More Fronts Beyond Gaza
The Israeli military has warned that Iran is behind an uptick in attacks against Israel on four fronts beyond the Gaza Strip, creating major difficulties in the long-term effort to shore up the country’s security on multiple fronts. While the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) campaign against the Palestinian Hamas movement and allied factions in Gaza…
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Interests of Lebanon, Palestine are deeply intertwined: Senior Hezbollah official
A senior Hezbollah official has highlighted the interconnected nature of the interests of the Lebanese and Palestinian nations, saying operations against Israeli military sites are in response to the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. “The battle we are fighting to support Gaza is also in the interests of Lebanon, because it warns off Israel that there is deterrence…
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Asian hornet may have become established in UK, sighting suggests | Insects
Asian hornets may have become established in the UK after the earliest-ever sighting of the predatory insect was recorded by the government this month. This is a dangerous development for Britain’s bee population and could have a knock-on effect on agriculture that needs the pollinators, because once hornets are established it is almost impossible to…
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