Israel approved a controversial settlement project in the West Bank's E1 area, effectively splitting the territory. This move, opposed by Palestinians and international bodies, jeopardizes a future Palestinian state. The project, long delayed due to US pressure, is seen by Israeli officials as a rejection of recent plans...
Apple TV+ is raising its monthly price by 30%, from $9.99 to $12.99 in the US. The increase affects new subscribers immediately and existing ones within 30 days. The annual plan remains unchanged at $99.99. This price hike comes despite the service's recent Emmy success with shows...
Donald Trump plans to facilitate a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy to resolve the Ukraine conflict. He'll only host a trilateral meeting after a bilateral one between the two leaders. Trump's approach is described as 'wait-and-see,' with limited progress evident. While Trump initially aimed for a swift resolution,...
A record 111,000 asylum applications were submitted to the UK in the year leading up to June, a 14% increase from the previous year. While this surpasses the 2002 peak, the government claims faster processing times, reducing the backlog by almost half compared to June 2023. The number...
Polish officials confirmed a Russian-made Shahed drone crashed in a Polish cornfield, causing a 6-meter crater. Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz called it a Russian provocation, occurring during peace talks. While no injuries were reported, the incident involved a self-destructing, unarmed drone. Poland's Foreign Ministry plans to protest this...
Israel approved a plan to build almost 3,500 apartments in the E1 area of the West Bank, expanding the Maale Adumim settlement. This move is condemned internationally as illegal under international law and a significant obstacle to a two-state solution. Critics argue it would effectively split the West Bank,...
Egypt has revealed parts of a 2,000-year-old sunken city off Alexandria's coast. Divers and cranes recovered statues, buildings, and a dock from Abu Qir Bay, possibly an extension of the ancient city of Canopus. The site, submerged by earthquakes and rising sea levels, includes structures used for worship,...
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, despite initial doubts about defending their U.S. Open mixed doubles title due to tournament changes, triumphed. They defeated top seeds Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, (10-6), winning $1 million. The revamped tournament, aiming to attract singles stars, ultimately showcased the doubles...
Willem Dafoe, at the Sarajevo Film Festival, shared insights into his career working with renowned directors like Scorsese and Lynch. He discussed his approach to iconic roles, including Jesus in "The Last Temptation of Christ," and Spider-Man's villain in the original trilogy. Dafoe emphasized the importance of collaboration...
Unemployment claims rose slightly last week to 235,000, exceeding economist predictions. While still historically low, this increase, along with a sluggish July jobs report (73,000 added jobs vs. 115,000 expected), and revised downward job numbers for previous months, signals weakening in the labor market. The unemployment rate climbed...
