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Hamas condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's directive to ban the call to prayer in mosques, labeling it a dangerous escalation and provocation against Muslims. In a statement, Hamas warned that this measure is part of ongoing violations against Palestinians, urging people to defend their holy sites and rights. Ben-Gvir, who recently called for police action against what he termed the “noise” from the call to prayer, expressed dissatisfaction with police response to complaints...

FBI Director Kash Patel announced an investigation into a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, where a peaceful Jewish community march was violently disrupted, leaving one victim in critical condition. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Leaders from both parties condemned the attack as an antisemitic act of terror, highlighting the urgency to confront rising antisemitism in America. Full Article

The UK's strategic defence review indicates a need for approximately £68bn to modernize its armed forces, emphasizing the integration of drones, AI, and autonomous systems to enhance combat effectiveness. Major investments include £15bn for new nuclear warheads, attack submarines, and F-35 stealth fighters, aiming to achieve a “digital warfighter” capacity while maintaining a target army size of 73,000. However, raising defence spending to 3% of GDP poses significant fiscal challenges, potentially impacting public investment in...

A Berlin court ruled that Germany unlawfully turned away asylum seekers at the border without adequate assessment, undermining Chancellor Friedrich Merz's immigration policy initiated after a violent incident involving an Afghan asylum seeker. The court's decision involved three Somali asylum seekers who, despite expressing intent to apply for asylum, were sent back to Poland, mandating Germany to fully assess their claims per EU regulations. Merz's efforts to tighten immigration come amid rising support for the...

A man was critically injured after being trapped for over seven hours in a tractor struck by a falling tree on a Tauranga orchard. Emergency services, including fire, police, and ambulance crews, extricated him, and he was subsequently airlifted to Waikato Hospital. WorkSafe has been notified of the incident, which occurred on Friday, with the emergency report coming six hours after the man became trapped. Full Article

The UK has shifted its stance to support Morocco's autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, which grants Morocco ultimate sovereignty while allowing local self-governance. This change, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to Rabat, is linked to securing investment opportunities for the 2030 men's football World Cup and enhancing bilateral infrastructure collaboration. Algeria, opposing this position, expressed regret, citing that Morocco's plan has not been presented for negotiation, amid ongoing tensions over the...