Thieves steal works worth $10 million from Renoir museum in France
Pair of crooks grabbed four paintings by French impressionist painter, but dropped one as they ran off, Cagnes-sur-Mer mayor says The post Thieves steal works worth...
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EU warns of chilling new terror menace as online youths seek nihilistic violent thrills
Virtual community known as ‘The COM ‘is promoting violent extremism, says European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator ahead of 9/11 anniversary; incidents increasing over past 2-3 years The...
Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities wounds 73, some operations halted
Fires erupt at several sites; senior Saudi air force officer vows coalition will respond firmly to attacks; Houthis say they will soon make statement about large-scale...
Red Cross to meet Israeli officials amid push to renew visits to Palestinian security prisoners
Talks this week at a facility will aim at letting humanitarian group resume meeting detainees, which halted after Oct. 7; Ben Gvir pans High Court for...
Touting improved ballistic missile, Iran vows preemptive action against threats
Top Iranian official says new missile was ‘tested’ against US warship; UN nuclear watchdog head urges Tehran to cooperate as Western nations seek to refer it...
Days before Oct. 7, UAE leader warned Netanyahu Hamas was planning war, but PM did nothing with the info — report
Haaretz reports on explicit warning by Mohammed bin Zayed, saying premier did not convey it to security chiefs; PM’s office calls report ‘a total lie’ *...
Far-right triumph in German regional election sends shockwaves through Europe
Merz: Impossible to ‘go back to business as usual’ after 44% in Saxony-Anhalt state chose AfD; leaders in other countries wonder if result will be replicated...
PA submits US entry applications, testing plan to ban Abbas from UN confab — officials
Palestinian official says Ramallah was told it could still submit papers for adjudication after Trump aide told ToI Washington plans to again bar PA president from...
Britain said set to declare trade ban with West Bank settlements on Tuesday amid E1 dispute
Measures could also target companies involved in settlement construction; Smotrich urges expelling UK ambassador, Ben Gvir urges recognition of Falkland Islands as Argentinian The post Britain...
Warning signs abound for Trump’s Republicans as midterm campaign begins final sprint
US president’s approval rating at all-time low amid grumbling over Iran war and economy; House win for Democrats could open door to probes of Trump The...