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Jerusalem — The Israeli government has identified the deceased hostage whose body was handed over by Hamas on Thursday as Manny Godard, 73, an Israeli citizen living in a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip. Godard and his wife Ayelet were killed on October 7, 2023, in a Hamas attack on an Israeli community near the Strip. His body was then taken to Gaza. During the attack, Godard and his wife hid in a safe room in their home on Beeri Kibbutz. The Hostage and Missing Families Forum said in a statement on Thursday that he fled after his home was…
Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…premier leagueManchester United are keeping an eye on Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi following his public falling out with manager Niko Kovac – Bild Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ Rob Dorsett provides the latest Manchester United transfer news and provides insight into the future of Joshua Zirkzee and Koby Mainu Newcastle are set to compete with some of Europe’s biggest clubs over the contract of AZ Alkmaar’s 19-year-old starlet Kees Smit – Daily MailFormer Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says moving to Chelsea in 2022 was a…
JDCOM and Alibaba began operations in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 29, 2023.Cost Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Preliminary figures from China’s biggest shopping event of the year showed sales slumping as consumers tightened their purse strings amid weak economic growth.According to Chinese consumer research firm Xintun, this year’s Shuang 11 Shopping Festival recorded sales of 1.695 trillion yuan (approximately $238 billion) across all platforms, an increase of 14.2% from the previous year. This is slower than last year’s year-on-year growth of 26.6%.According to a Google translation of the report, consumers were “more rational, willing…
Russian security officials claimed they thwarted a Ukrainian plot to assassinate a senior Kremlin official in Russia because the target had visited a cemetery. The claim by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) comes as Kiev residents experience another heavy Russian air attack that left at least four people dead, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine’s special services had planned to target an unnamed official, described as “one of the highest-ranking officials of the Russian state,” as he visited the graves of relatives in a cemetery on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia’s Federal Security Service said in a statement Friday. In its statement,…
Eddie Hearn has told Sky Sports that Anthony Joshua’s proposed fight with Jake Paul will not be an exhibition, but a heavyweight bout under Queensbury rules.Speaking to Sky Sports on Thursday, Hearn revealed that nothing has been confirmed regarding the fight yet, but preparations are underway. “No, it’s not an exhibition. We’re not interested in exhibitions. This is a real battle,” Hahn said.”There are things that need to be resolved and discussed. It’s going to be a real match with Queensberry rules, 10-ounce gloves. Rounds will be agreed upon. Weight, even if that’s an issue, we might settle on a…
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-941 prepares for takeoff on the runway at Barcelona El Prat Airport on May 1, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesShares in Singapore Airlines fell 3% on Friday as analysts warned that Air India’s continued losses could weigh on the group’s profits after a sharp fall in quarterly profits.singapore airlinesThe company, also known as SIA, on Thursday reported an 82% drop in second-quarter profit. Net profit for the first half of the financial year also fell by 67.8% year-on-year to S$239 million, the company said.However, the city-state’s flag carrier announced it…
DBS Group Holdings CEO Tan Hsu Shan speaks at the Singapore FinTech Festival in Singapore on November 12, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSINGAPORE – Amid fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, a recent report has made headlines suggesting that AI is yet to bring benefits to companies that have invested billions of dollars in implementing AI technology. But that’s not what the chief executive of Southeast Asia’s largest bank sees. Her company is already reaping the fruits of its AI efforts, and she says that’s just the beginning. “It’s not a wish. It’s now. It’s already happening. And…
The United States has carried out its 20th attack on ships in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, killing four people and reportedly leaving “no survivors.”Published November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareU.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth formally announced the start of a U.S. military operation targeting so-called “narco-terrorists” as Washington continues to build up a massive military, warship and fighter jet presence in Latin America.”Today, I am announcing Operation Southern Spear. This mission, led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and @SOUTHCOM, will protect our homeland, rid the hemisphere of narco-terrorists, and protect our…
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as the Republic of Ireland thrashed Portugal 2-0, forcing Roberto Martinez’s side to wait until they qualify for the 2026 World Cup.The current holders of the Nations League knew they could secure a spot in next summer’s tournament with a win, but Troy Parrott’s double ended that possibility. image: Troy Parrott celebrates Republic of Ireland doubling lead over Portugal The former Tottenham and current AZ Alkmaar striker opened the scoring with a header from close range after 15 minutes and doubled Ireland’s advantage just before half-time.Portugal’s hopes of a comeback ended as goalkeeper Ronaldo was…
Starbucks Workers United launched an open-ended strike in more than 40 cities Thursday on Red Cup Day, one of the chain’s biggest sales days of the year.The protest, which included more than 1,000 baristas from more than 65 stores, came after Workers United voted to authorize an indefinite strike after baristas and major coffee companies failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement, according to the union.The strike could hurt Starbucks’ performance during the busy holiday season, which typically boosts sales and is key to the chain’s plans to turn around its U.S. performance under new CEO Brian Nicol. Starbucks ended…