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Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure a rescue deal, sources said. A surge in jet fuel prices during the Iran war derailed its bankruptcy exit plans, and thousands of jobs are at risk.
May 02, 2026
Reuters reports that Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange is controlled by members of the powerful Kharrazi family with close ties to the country's leadership. Investigators say the platform has processed millions in transactions linked to sanctioned state entities, though the company denies wrongdoing.
May 02, 2026
Iran is reportedly considering deploying mine-carrying dolphins against United States warships in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over a damaging blockade. The move would accompany other potential military actions in the strategically vital waterway.
May 02, 2026
Israel has delivered its Iron Beam laser air defence system to the United Arab Emirates to counter Iranian missile and drone attacks. The move signals deepening military cooperation amid rising regional tensions.
Keir Starmer said the government may need to consider stronger powers to deal with the cumulative impact of repeated protests. While defending peaceful protest, he acknowledged concerns raised by the Jewish community and signalled that further restrictions could be examined.
Displaced families in Gaza report rising attacks by rats and weasels in overcrowded camps. Aid workers warn of a growing public health crisis as sanitation conditions deteriorate.
BBC'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attackMay 02, 2026
British Jews marked Shabbat under heavy security after a stabbing attack in Golders Green left two men seriously injured. Community members say rising antisemitism has forced many to conceal religious symbols and worship behind fortified synagogues.
TimesofIsraelPolice raid Hadash offices in Umm al-Fahm, confiscate Palestinian flag ahead of May Day rallyMay 02, 2026
Police raided Hadash youth offices in Umm al-Fahm ahead of a May Day rally and confiscated a Palestinian flag. Party officials condemned the move and called for an investigation, saying it harms freedom of expression.
Displaced families in Gaza report rising attacks by rats and weasels in overcrowded camps, raising fears of a public health crisis. Aid groups warn that poor sanitation, uncollected waste and delayed reconstruction are fueling the infestations.
BBC'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attackMay 02, 2026
British Jews marked Shabbat under heightened security after a stabbing attack in Golders Green left two men seriously injured. Many report fear and frustration over rising antisemitism, while community leaders emphasize resilience and continued faith.
Keir Starmer said some protests may need to be banned due to their cumulative impact on the Jewish community. His comments follow a terror-related stabbing and renewed debate over public order powers and antisemitism.
May 02, 2026
Low-cost fibre-optic drones used by Hezbollah are challenging Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. The devices evade traditional countermeasures, prompting Israel to adapt its battlefield tactics amid ongoing conflict.




