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The Jerusalem Post

August 2026

Venice Film Festival grapples with activist demands to exclude Israel-tied films

One year after its first appeal, Venice4Palestine is once again calling on the Venice Biennale, the Venice International Film Festival and professionals across the film, audiovisual and cultural sectors to take concrete action in support of Palestine,

Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death

Lionel Messiforward
It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,
Lionel Messiforward
I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you —together with my teammates — moments we’d only dreamed of,
I take with me memories and unforgettable moments,
There is not much less, and I need to start closing some stages,

EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes

While risks over the waters of the Persian Gulf remain high, operations necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodromes within the affected Flight Information Regions may be conducted with sufficient mitigation,

Mother tells how daughter slipped away in north Cyprus ferry disaster

Her daughter Miray and 6-year-old son Mehmet Asaf were among nearly 20 people still missing on Monday as search teams looked for survivors in waters more than 500 meters (1,640 feet) deep

Ayten Bicer'simage in gallery
She was saying, 'Don't let go'. And I didn't let go of my daughter. I swear, I didn't let her go,

UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade

At least 12.5 million Africans were taken and sold between the 15th and 19th centuries in what the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination called the largest forced displacement in history

States parties must implement comprehensive reparatory measures for people of African descent, covering all aspects of remedies,
Irrespective of the legal characterisation of the original historical acts, states parties remain bound ⁠by their present obligations under the convention to address structural inequalities,
We are calling on state parties to take concrete and meaningful action,

NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says

Russia, which has a naval fleet including nuclear-armed submarines in the Arctic, sees the region as its sphere of interest where it also develops a shipping route to connect with the Asian nations

Such military activity in the Far North poses direct threats to Russia's security. The risks of incidents that could trigger an armed confrontation, with potentially catastrophic consequences, are increasing,

Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods

Raja Ram Basnetnepal army spokesperson
A large amount of debris has been deposited, and that is posing us a big challenge to opening the tunnels,
Despite the adverse weather, difficult terrain and continuing risks, we are moving forward with determination to save the lives of our citizens,

Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing,' Israel would be gone without him

Donald Trumppresident
If I weren't president, Israel would be gone. There would be no Israel, and there would probably be no Middle East,
Donald Trumppresident
Everybody was shocked. I was surprised. I thought it was a very good thing because they lost all of the support they had,
Donald Trumppresident
These are very violent, evil people. And if they had a nuclear weapon, Israel would be gone. If I weren't president, Israel would be gone. There would be no Israel and there would probably be no Middle East,
Donald Trumppresident
I thought it was a very good thing because they lost all of the support that they had. They had a certain amount of support. They were, let's say, neutral, largely neutral. That means that if they would have had a nuclear weapon, they would have fired it,

Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

Explosions and gunfire echoed across Niamey early on Saturday, including around the military airbase and the presidency

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' for US users, 'Lake Ontario' for Canadian users

People using Maps in the U.S. will see “Lake America,” those in Canada will continue to see “Lake Ontario,” and those outside of the U.S. and Canada will see both names,
Doug Fordontario Premier
President Trump can call it whatever he wants, ​but I can tell you, the rest of the world will always call it Lake Ontario,

Nepal begins mass burials of unidentified flood victims as families seek missing

We were left with no other option and had to take this step. Our concern was the risk to public health posed by the rapid decomposition of the bodies,
Anil Thapapolice officer
Of the bodies we have recovered so far, more than half are beyond recognition,
Anil Thapapolice officer
Once I come here to work, I am unable to think about food,
Anil Thapapolice officer
The bodies are decaying fast,

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first

Messi has 18 goals this season and passed Dallas' Petar Musa (16) for the lead in the MLS Golden Boot race