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The last hostage in Gaza was captured while fighting to save a kibbutz
JERUSALEM (AP) — There were hundreds, then dozens, and then just a few. Now there’s one Israeli hostage left in Gaza: Ran Gvili.Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer known affectionately as “Rani,” was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. After a series of ceasefire-mandated exchanges of hostages for Palestinians held by Israel, Gvili’s body still has not been recovered.
His remains are somewhere in Gaza. On Thursday, as Israel woke to the news that remains militants returned the previous day belonged to... Read More
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israelâs participation sows discord
GENEVA (AP) — Public broadcasters from at least four countries — including Spain and the Netherlands — on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete. The developments expose how political discord has taken center stage over a usually joyful celebration of harmony through music.The pullouts, which were joined by Ireland and Slovenia, came after a general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the event — met to discuss concerns about... Read More
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and American companies.The moment offered Trump — who has repeatedly and with a measure of exaggeration boasted of brokering peace in some of the world's most entrenched conflicts — another chance to tout himself as a dealmaker extraordinaire on the global stage and make the case that he's... Read More
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.At the same time, the administration has added new criteria for highly skilled foreign workers seeking a particular visa. The new rules would deny entry to those deemed to have directed or participated in the censorship of American citizens on social media through content moderation... Read More
NFL mandates new playing surfaces for all stadiums by 2028 to enhance player safety
Each NFL stadium will have to install a new playing surface by the start of the 2028 season to meet standards set through lab and field testing.NFL field director Nick Pappas detailed the plans for the program on Thursday that will provide each team “a library of approved and accredited NFL fields” before the start of next season. Teams will then have two years to install the new approved playing surfaces, whether they are grass, synthetic or a hybrid.
Pappas said the fields will have undergone extensive testing and been approved by a joint committee with the NFLPA... Read More
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- At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israelâs participation sows discord
- Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
- US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
- Hearing in Luigi Mangione's state murder case sheds new light on his arrest
- Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
- Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
- White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
- Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns
- Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
- A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
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