Scientists search for answers as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina
Investigators suspect marine bacteria, possibly entering through kelp gull injuries, are killing the vulnerable calves.
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Fake construction worker targets celebrity plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills burglary spree
Plastic surgeons to the stars are offering a reward for the capture of a woman accused of posing as a construction worker to burglarize their Beverly Hills offices.
· Katie Jerkovich
Russia pushes AI fakes claiming Ukraine forcibly drafting women, Kyiv says
Russia is waging a disinformation campaign claiming Ukrainian women are being forcibly drafted into the armed forces, in what Kyiv is calling an attempt to sow panic as the Kremlin's position weakens on the battlefield.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
IDF kills 2 commanders of Islamic Jihad’s rocket array in Gaza
The two men have been involved of late in restoring the PIJ’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF said.
· Jewish News Syndicate
Newcastle's joy tempered by heartache on NRL grand final day after car crash
Newcastle has a heavy heart on NRL grand final day, its excitement tempered by concern for those affected after a car hit a crowd of Knights fans farewelling the team yesterday morning.
· Keely Johnson
Over 25 NYC Jewish groups demand new Mamdani antisemitism plan to combat hatred against Jews, Israel
The groups say Mamdani's blueprint “largely sidestep[s] the biggest threat Jewish New Yorkers” face: anti-Jewish harassment and “violence cloaked as anti-Israel activism.”
· Rich Calder
Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?
Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending AustraliaGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOn stage for his “arsenal of freedom tour”, the US secretary of defense – who prefers the appellation “secretary…
· Ben Doherty
Is now a good time to switch banks for a better home loan rate? Here’s what to know after the latest RBA hike
Experts warn it’s getting harder to find big discounts and borrowers will need to talk tough about leaving their mortgage lender for anotherGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMortgage holders may save hundreds of dollars a month by switching banks now that the lowest interest rates are close …
· Luca Ittimani
Labor may be on the nose in inner Melbourne over public housing – but it’s taking the fight to the Greens
The government sees an opportunity to regain city seats with targeted policies such as allowing dogs in pubs and extending trading hoursGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline’s journey to Australia was long. Part of the Chinese Hakka minority targeted during Indonesia’s invasion of Timor-…
· Benita Kolovos
John Makai was unresponsive when dragged from a Victoria police van. Just one of many ‘shortcomings’ inquest has heard so far
The 58-year-old died two days later in hospital after being left in a suburban police station cell for five hoursGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMany mistakes were made in the almost eight hours between John Makai’s son spilling a drink in the back of an Uber, and paramedics arriving at a …
· Nino Bucci
‘There’s a lot of silence’: have we created a new ‘Lonely Generation’?
Learning to be one human among many has always been a little lonely and discombobulating. But young people around the world are lonelier than ever. Why?In September, a Reddit user identifying themselves as a 25-year-old man turned to the r/ForeverAlone subreddit with a question: How do you deal with touch starvation…
Former rugby league star once banned by corporate regulator lists $12m estate
The former player is selling his renovated Sydney house with a swimming pool, Calacatta marble kitchen, cinema and wine cellar.
· Kristy Johnson
California school board erupts over sinister device allegedly planted under desk: ‘So sneaky and distrustful’
A bitter California school board feud has erupted into a full-blown spying scandal.
· Erica Andrews
The lucrative illegal trade smuggling Australia's reptiles overseas
Australian reptiles are being targeted by organised crime gangs, with authorities warning that international students can get caught in the middle.
· Alice Angeloni
The key features Australian homes may have in the future
Researchers at Monash University release a report exploring what Australians want from our homes in the future.
· Ahmed Yussuf
Michael McDonald’s long-lost son reveals heartwarming family moments since discovering his dad was Doobie Brothers star
Michael Goessling tells Fox News Digital he had unknowingly paid to see his own father perform in concert twice
· Fox News
‘Satanic’ Christa Pike murder scene still haunts police 31 years later, former chief says: ‘Pure evil’
19-year-old Colleen Slemmer was tortured, mutilated and murdered in Tennessee.
· Fox News
New Tel Aviv exhibition shows never-before-seen private work from six Israeli artists
A new exhibition at Tel Aviv University draws on the private archives of six major Israeli artists, presenting materials never shown before.
· NERIA BARR
Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope
The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.
· BARRY DAVIS
Netivei Ayalon Chairman Idan David identified as suspect detained by Lahav 433 on Thursday
As of the time of writing, David is still listed on the Rishon Lezion-headquartered company's website as "Chairman of the Board of Directors."
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF
The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
In the small things, hope floats
The headlines are full of horror – but in the world in which people actually live, kindness abounds.
· Warwick McFadyen
‘Let’s get back to real food’: Adam Liaw’s new show is a long way from MasterChef
Recipe of the Year is trying to be accessible, relatable and a deliberate antidote to AI. Can the ABC export the format around the world?
· Lenny Ann Low
When a bushfire comes, what happens if the phones go dead?
The Black Summer bushfires cut people off from warnings, rescue and each other when mobile phones failed. How can we stay safe when telecommunications goes dark?
· Rhiannon Stevens
Electrification offers an off-ramp from fossil fuels, but there is a hook
The Iran war is turbocharging global electrification. But experts say the global grid needs to roughly double in size, as infrastructure bottlenecks prevent a clean energy revolution.
· Charlotte King
Steve Reich's infinite loops influenced David Bowie and Radiohead
Minimalist music helped shape everything from Brian Eno's ambient music and electronic sound to Hans Zimmer film scores and Radiohead's atmospheric rock.
· Ria Andriani
I sat down the wife of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here's what I learnt
Meet Olena Zelenska — the woman behind the man fighting the war against Russia.
· Kathryn Diss
CUNY exec exposed himself, groped worker while driving her home from happy hour: lawsuit
A senior CUNY director has been accused of groping, harassing and exposing his penis to his subordinate -- without facing any consequences, according to a new lawsuit.
· Sonya Gugliara
Cebu Pacific empowers young women on Girls in Aviation Day
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Saturday hosted 120 aspiring young Filipina aviators at its Training Academy (TRAAC) for this year's Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD), which aimed to encourage women to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger to thwart ‘coup attempt’, president says
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says Algiers deployed warplanes to Niamey in late August following an attack by mutineers.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Dizon pushes nature-based solutions in flood-prone Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday that the government was shifting away from its traditional reliance on concrete structures to nature-based solutions to address chronic flooding in Bulacan.
· Arlie O. Calalo
The lonely boy with the sad eyes finally got to come back to Australia
The story of Geoffrey Joiner was far from unusual. Many children born of war and mixed race during the Second World War were stateless, say experts.
· Julie Power
Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career.
· Jane Rocca
Horrific moment shots ring out inside packed LA nightclub near university campus with two dead
The party atmosphere instantly turned to pandemonium as the terrified audience bolts for the exits.
· Ross O'Keefe
Knife-wielding stranger stabs man to death on Queens street
Sulimon Ferrier, 29, was stabbed to death by an apparent stranger in Queens while walking with his father.
· Tina Moore
Flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf to resume on Sunday, Iraqi state news agency says
Flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf to resume on Sunday, Iraqi state news agency says Iraq's Najaf International Airport will resume flights to and from Iran from Sunday, with three evening flights scheduled, Iraq's state news agency cited the airport as saying on Saturday. Iraq said on Friday a US waiver would al…
· Middleeasteye
Poaching suspect reeled in staggering amount of black bass in massive California wildlife bust
Images posted on social media showed the stomach-turning haul.
· Katie Jerkovich
El Chapo’s ex-mistress reveals cartel kingpin craved music stardom: ‘Dream was to be a singer’
Lucero Sánchez, 36, who was in an affair with Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and had a son with him, told El Universal newspaper that the former cartel boss dreamed of joining an iconic Mexican band.
· Adry Torres
Gypsy Rose Blanchard detailed her dream wedding with Ken Turker months before his death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard envisioned a dream wedding with Ken Urker, months before his untimely passing. “I don’t want to have a quick wedding; I want to have the big wedding,” Blanchard, 35, told TMZ in a May interview. “I want to have the poofy dress; I want to have the family there, because my first...
· Nicki Gostin
Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
· Bbcnews
Tennessee prisons official resigns after Christa Pike’s failed US execution
The state's governor said Frank Strada would step down as an independent review examines what went wrong.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘Hot’ passenger from hijacked flydubai flight goes from everyday plumber to hero sex symbol
Yaniv Hayoun's stunning act of heroism has left a rattled country in awe – and for some singles, intrigued.
· Doree Lewak
‘Verbal attack’: Israeli reporters interrupt Ireland news conference
Israeli journalists asked coach Hallgrimsson about the Flydubai attack and alleged racist abuse by Ireland's players.
· Hafsa Adil
International LGBT film festival sets screenings at Tel Aviv Cinematheque
Audiences can also look forward to Adam Shankman’s camp comedy Stop! That! Train! featuring RuPaul, alongside major festival favorites from Cannes and Montreal’s Fantasia.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Key ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan after FBI breach, is cooperating, sources say
The FBI declined to comment on any specific arrest or activity abroad but said that the bureau "continues to aggressively investigate the recent Cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters."
· REUTERS
Iran executes detainee for participating in January anti-regime protests, judiciary says
Iran's judiciary claimed that Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi fired at least three shots at police on January 8 and was arrested two days later with a handgun in Shahrekord in southwestern Iran.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
NYC’s catholic raccoon? ‘Devout’ critter marches into Greenwich Village church during special mass
A salvation-seeking raccoon attempted to attend a special mass at a trendy Catholic Church in Greenwich Village.
· Shane Galvin
Flydubai co-pilot allegedly wielded axe in attempted terrorist attack
The use of the crash axe dispels concerns that the suspect carried a knife onto the aircraft, but sets off a debate about future safeguards against rogue pilots.
· David Crowe
Over 8K rapes were reported at US colleges in one year: Here are the schools most plagued by sexual violence
A staggering 8,227 rapes were reported by American colleges and universities in 2024, and elite New York institutions are far from immune.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
Rep. Burchett planning to block NYC socialist Chevalier from Congress after she claimed to use American flag as napkin
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) plans to try to block Democratic nominee and New York socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier from taking her seat in Congress if she wins the Nov. 3 election -- over her saying she used the American flag as a napkin.
· Geoff Earle