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Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out. Greek officials said 31 of the roughly 175 activists had been taken to hospital on Crete. Turkish

Suspect appears in UK court charged with attacking two Jewish men

Suspect appears in UK court charged with attacking two Jewish men

A 45-year-old man appeared in a UK court Friday charged with stabbing two Jewish men in north London earlier this week, in the latest attack to rock Britain's Jewish community. Essa Suleiman, a UK national born in Somalia, was remanded in custody after being charged with

Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline

Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline

Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war. The Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that air defence systems, heard in some parts

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: — Air defences activated in Iran: local media - Air defences were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported. Air defences were active

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel said on Thursday that dozens of activists intercepted by its military on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greece. Israel's foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats. The flotilla was the

UK PM urges country to unite against antisemitism after latest attack

UK PM urges country to unite against antisemitism after latest attack

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community following the latest attack against it, while urging Britons to unite against antisemitism. Facing accusations from angry British Jews that his government has repeatedly failed to protect them, Starmer pledged immediate increased funding for synagogues and

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring

President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held into Thursday. Trump is expected to receive a briefing on Thursday on new plans for potential military action in Iran from