German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Israel in December for the first time since taking office, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting Yad Vashem. The trip will focus on bilateral relations, the Gaza ceasefire, and international issues.

Shearith Israel, the nation's oldest Jewish congregation, launched a kosher food pantry in Manhattan on Thanksgiving. The new initiative, in partnership with Masbia, will provide food deliveries to local residents and is set to open before Hanukkah.

Two Israelis involved in a high-profile child abduction case have arrived in Germany to testify. The case involves heiress Christina Block, who is accused of orchestrating the kidnapping of her children during a custody battle. Block and several others are now on trial in Hamburg.

Aija Mayrock, a Jewish influencer, shares stories of interfaith harmony in Israel and beyond, inspired by her relationship with Muslim advocate Nuseir Yassin. Despite online backlash, she uses social media to promote coexistence and highlight Israel's diversity.

Candace Owens has condemned a Turning Point USA Faith event speaker accused of insulting her and Tucker Carlson. She praised young people for recognizing 'fake pastors' and announced her show is off air due to safety concerns, making a serious claim against French President Macron.

Former Brit School actor Declan Candiani has been jailed for possessing terrorist documents after becoming obsessed with far-right and satanic ideologies. Police found extremist material and evidence of attempts to join violent groups. Candiani expressed remorse and claimed to have rejected his previous beliefs.

A new study shows domestic cats arrived in Europe with the Romans about 2,000 years ago, having first been domesticated in North Africa. Genetic evidence reveals two waves of feline migration and different domestication timelines across regions.

Pope Leo XIV's first foreign visit has inspired hope and viral memes, blending American charm with historic gestures in Turkiye and Lebanon. His charismatic style and commitment to unity have captured global attention. The tour marks a new chapter for the Catholic Church and its relationship with the Middle East.

Strikes and protests in Italy disrupted flights and train services as activists rallied against the government's military spending and support for Israel. Demonstrations took place in several cities, with further protests planned. Transport and public services were widely affected.

Syrians rallied nationwide to mark a year since the offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, while condemning a recent Israeli operation. Demonstrators voiced support for interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and called for national unity.

A British MP published a discredited police report used to ban Israeli soccer fans from a Birmingham match, linking it to an anti-Israel group. Dutch police refuted claims of violence by Israeli fans cited in the report.

Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker is resigning after Zohran Mamdani's election win, citing ideological differences and concerns about first responder relations. The transition follows Mamdani's meeting with President Trump, who praised the new mayor-elect.