Norway manager Stale Solbakken criticised Oscar Bobb's performance after a draw with New Zealand, calling it his weakest for the national team. Bobb accepted the assessment, but remains central to Norway's World Cup hopes. Norway are close to qualifying for their first World Cup since 1998.

A new poll suggests Reform UK could win a record majority in the next General Election, with major parties losing ground. The election is still three years away, so the situation may change.

A roundup of recent apartment and house sales in cities across Israel reveals a wide range of property types and prices. Deals were reported in Jerusalem, Ramat Hasharon, Rishon Lezion, Shoham, Kiryat Motzkin, and Ashkelon. All transactions were listed by the Israel Tax Authority.

An Israeli couple kidnapped at the Nova music festival in 2023 have been reunited after nearly two years apart. Both were held captive in Gaza and released in separate operations. They now look forward to beginning their recovery together.

The government shutdown has reached its third week, causing widespread disruptions and targeted funding cuts. President Trump is using the impasse to shrink government and punish political opponents, while Congress remains at a standstill.

Antisemitic threats and calls for violence have surged nationwide, with protesters openly endorsing the October 7 massacre. The article warns these actions pose a grave threat to both the Jewish community and broader society.

Saudi Arabia will launch a national scrap metal company to boost its steel sector and cut import reliance. The move is part of a larger industrial strategy with nearly $16 billion in investment opportunities. Industry leaders are meeting in Riyadh to discuss innovation and sustainability in steel production.

Freed twin brothers Gali and Ziv Berman were reunited after two years apart in Gaza captivity, sharing their emotional story with President Herzog. Their ordeal and reunion have touched the nation.

Israel says one body handed over by Hamas was not a hostage, raising tensions amid the ceasefire. Forensic experts in Gaza are identifying returned Palestinian bodies, as humanitarian aid deliveries resume. The European Union stands ready to support at the Rafah border crossing if conditions allow.

Yosef Chaim Ohana was separated from his friend while helping evacuate the wounded during the Nova festival attack. His friends remember him with deep affection and tribute.

Algerian authorities have demolished the historic Shalom Lebahar synagogue in Algiers, citing safety risks. Efforts to save the building by descendants of Algerian Jews were unsuccessful.

Netanyahu warned Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences, stressing the need for a demilitarized Gaza. He expressed hope for a peaceful resolution and the expansion of peace agreements.