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Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated Wednesday after the Israeli military confirmed that one of the four bodies handed over by Hamas as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal was not that of any known Israeli hostage held in Gaza. According to Israel’s military, forensic examinations revealed that “the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages.” Officials said the identity of the deceased remains unknown, deepening the uncertainty surrounding the already fragile truce. The handover was part of a phased agreement introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, under which Hamas was to…

A high-speed pursuit involving U.S. Border Patrol agents ended in chaos Tuesday afternoon when federal officers deployed tear gas to disperse protesters gathered on a residential street on Chicago’s South Side, authorities confirmed. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the incident began when federal agents conducting an immigration enforcement operation attempted to stop a driver suspected of being in the country illegally. The suspect allegedly rammed a Border Patrol vehicle before fleeing, triggering a chase that ended in his arrest after he tried to escape on foot. As agents detained the suspect, a crowd quickly formed, prompting what…

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the Moderate Party has criticized members of his own party staff after a group of employees were heard chanting “we hate Andersson” during a campaign bus trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg on Monday. The chant, sung to the tune of “Genom eld och vatten,” referred to Magdalena Andersson, leader of the opposition Social Democrats. Kristersson, who said he did not personally hear the chant, called the act “reckless” and said those involved would face direct reprimand. “They will get very clear feedback on this. That’s not how you do it,” the Prime Minister told Swedish…

Angry residents of Sampa have launched a blistering public campaign accusing some local leaders of decades-long wrongdoing they say has “systematically” undermined the town’s development. The allegations centre on claims that municipal and political figures are colluding with criminals, while using public funds to deal with security problems the residents say those same actors helped create. At the heart of the controversy is a statement widely circulated in local networks that the district chief executive (DCE) is spending GHC 72,000 per day on security measures. Critics say that figure  if accurate represents a shocking misuse of scarce public resources and…

Israeli authorities have imposed a strict ban on public celebrations marking the release of Palestinians convicted of terrorism-related offenses in Judea and Samaria, warning that anyone caught cheering, distributing sweets, or organizing gatherings will face arrest. According to local reports, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) distributed leaflets in Qalqilya on Sunday, explicitly cautioning residents against holding festivities. The leaflets read: “Israeli security forces will not tolerate any gatherings in support of terrorist organizations. This is a warning and we will be closely monitoring you.” The directive follows Israel’s growing concern over recent displays of public jubilation following prisoner releases, which…

A major fire broke out late Friday evening at the Nunhems seed company in the Dutch town of Nunhem, triggering multiple explosions and a large emergency response across the Limburg-Noord region. According to the regional safety authority, Veiligheidsregio Limburg-Noord, the blaze erupted around 9 p.m. in one of the company’s warehouses, prompting officials to close the Napoleonsweg road and cordon off the surrounding area. Several fire trucks were deployed within minutes, and the incident was quickly classified as a major fire alert. Witnesses reported hearing several loud explosions shortly after the fire began. Authorities later confirmed that the blasts originated…

Dutch authorities have arrested a 43-year-old real estate broker from Zaandam for orchestrating a large-scale mortgage and document fraud scheme that exploited hundreds of migrant workers, leaving many in severe financial distress. According to the Amsterdam financial crimes unit, the broker long known to investigators used forged documents and excessive service fees to arrange housing for vulnerable clients, many of whom spoke little or no Dutch. Seven additional suspects have been detained or summoned, and police anticipate more arrests as the investigation widens. The suspect’s office in Zaandam has been shut down. Searches at four properties uncovered cash, luxury watches,…

A heated debate is brewing over the future of public transport fares in the Helsinki region, as Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) considers reducing or removing low-traffic bus routes to prevent raising ticket prices next year. According to information obtained by Helsingin Sanomat, the HSL board is weighing four fare options for 2026 — no increase, or hikes of 3.1%, 4.8%, or the originally proposed 6.4%. A decision is expected by the end of October following a full-day board seminar held on Friday. If implemented, the 6.4% rise could bring in an estimated €15.5 million in additional revenue. However, HSL admits…

After months of tense negotiations and diplomatic impasse, U.S. President Donald Trump has brokered a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, marking what officials are calling the most significant breakthrough in the Gaza conflict since the October 7, 2023, attack. The agreement, achieved after a weeks-long diplomacy blitz and close coordination with Arab and Muslim allies, paves the way for a pause in the devastating fighting that has left much of Gaza in ruins. Hamas is expected to release 48 hostages including about 20 believed to be alive in the coming days as part of the first…

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the spirited chaplain of Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team who rose to international fame during the university’s remarkable 2018 NCAA Final Four run, has died at the age of 106, Loyola University announced Thursday night. Known affectionately as “Sister Jean,” the beloved nun passed away after stepping down from her active duties in August due to health challenges. The university said she continued to serve as an adviser in her final months, remaining a guiding presence for students and faculty alike. “For more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace…