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New York man who attacked Jews at three pro-Palestinian rallies sentenced to 17 months in prison

Tarek Bazrouk, 20, a self-described “Jew hater” in text messages obtained by investigators.

A photo of Tarek Bazrouk during the December 2024 assault.
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa participate in the second New York City mayoral debate at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, New York, Oct. 22, 2025.

Rabbis Angela Buchdahl and Elliot Cosgrove show the split in the pulpit over political endorsements

US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan October 27, 2025

As Gaza ceasefire holds, Trump shifts focus from Middle East to Asia, South America - analysis

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win


Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

China sent bombers near Taiwan in a show of force days before the Trump-Xi summit, drawing condemnation from Taipei as intimidation.

A H-6K bomber flies over Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision

Argentines head to the polls in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity plan, market reforms, and ties with Washington amid growing public discontent.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Wyoming dinosaur 'mummies' reveal a surprise: hoofed feet

The two Edmontosaurus individuals, dating to the very end of the dinosaur age, 66 million years ago, were a young adult, roughly 40 feet long, and a two-year-old juvenile, about half that height.

Two dinosaur skeletons, an Allosaurus and a Camptosaurus discovered in Wyoming, are reconstructed ahead of an auction at Artcurial auction house in Paris, France, November 13, 2018.

Israeli basketball stars shine on NBA opening night: Avdija leads Portland, Saraf starts

Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) brings the ball up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Moda Center, October 22, 2025.

Gulf nations hopeful as US backs international force to oversee Gaza - analysis

As US diplomatic efforts intensify, details emerge on an international force to oversee Gaza's ceasefire, with countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar showing interest in contributing troops.

A man walks near the tents where the displaced Palestinians take shelter, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, October 22, 2025.

Senior Israeli official says 'UNRWA will no longer set foot in Gaza' despite ICJ ruling - KAN

Israel says it will not allow UNRWA to operate in Gaza despite an ICJ urging it to support UN relief efforts, citing past UN failures.

Smoke billows from an evacuated UNRWA school following Israeli airstrikes, at al-Shati (Beach) refugee camp, in Gaza City, September 13, 2025.

Mamdani 'stokes the flames of antisemitism' Cuomo, Sliwa say in final New York mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo sparred in the final New York mayoral debate, trading barbs over housing policy, trust, and experience as early voting begins this weekend.

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani debates former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, October 22, 2025.

Trump distances himself from report he seeks $230 million from DOJ, vows to donate payout

Trump denied involvement in a $230 million Justice Department claim reportedly filed over past probes, saying any awarded funds would be donated to charity.

US President Donald Trump gestures in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 20, 2025

US military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific ocean

US strikes in the Pacific killed five alleged smugglers, expanding Trump’s counter-narcotics campaign and sparking outrage from Colombia over legality.

Drugs interdicted in the Caribbean Sea by US, Dutch, and Canadian vessels are seen on the US Coast Guard Cutter Valiant in Miami Beach, Florida, US March 6, 2025.

Mexico's cartels exploit loopholes in US energy business for fuel smuggling

Cartel-linked smugglers are moving cut-rate diesel from the US into Mexico using falsified customs records, fake companies, and tanker ships disguised as legitimate trade.

Members of Mexico's National Guard patrol along the primary fence on the Mexico-US border, in Tijuana

US Vice President JD Vance comes to Israel to ramp up Gaza's stabilization efforts - analysis

Washington has established a Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel to oversee aid, security, and stabilization efforts in Gaza as part of the US-brokered peace deal.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel October 21, 2025.