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Concord · New Hampshire · United States

02

August 28, 2026 Breaking

Allison Alon detained by ICE

Allison Alon, formerly known as Avishay Alon, is an Israeli national and former Israeli military intelligence officer who has been detained in the United States while subject to an immigr...

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Cali · Valle del Cauca · Colombia

03

August 7, 2026 Politics

Colombia inaugurates De La Espriella

Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...

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04

June 17, 2026 Breaking

Dialog society membership leak

Dublin · Ireland

In July 2026, a data exposure involving the private organization Dialog revealed information about members, event participants, and internal conference materials associated with the invit...

April 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

05

IDF says Hezbollah disarmament unrealistic

Tel Aviv · Israel

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026....

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March 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

06

U.S. evaluates potential seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Bushehr province · Iran

The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. ...

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March 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel launches air and ground campaign in southern Lebanon

Southern Lebanon Border · Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

As of March 10, 2026, Israel has launched a severe air campaign and a ground incursion into southern Lebanon following retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. The escalation comes after tension...

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March 6, 2026 Politics

Trump says Cuba may fall soon

United States President Donald Trump stated on March 6, 2026, that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” during a phone interview discussing foreign policy and ongoing international develop...

March 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and...

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March 3, 2026 Politics

Trump Administration Appoints 22-Year-Old To Terrorism Prevention

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On March 3, 2026, the administration of United States President Donald Trump appointed a 22-year-old political staff member to a role connected to terrorism prevention within the Departme...

March 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

11

Iran alleges Israeli false-flag Aramco attack.

Abqaiq · Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

On March 2, 2026, a drone attack targeted the Ras Tanura oil refinery, owned and operated by Saudi Aramco, causing a limited fire that was quickly brought under control and prompting a te...

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February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against targets in Ira...

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February 25, 2026 Breaking

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Richard Axel resigns as co‑director of Columbia University neuroscience institute

Columbia University · New York City · New York · United States

On February 25, 2026, Nobel laureate Richard Axel announced he will resign from his role as co‑director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University following scr...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

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Bard College opens independent review of Botstein’s Epstein ties

Bard College · Annandale-on-Hudson · New York · United States

On February 24, 2026, Bard College announced it had opened an independent review into the relationship between its longtime president Leon Botstein and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epst...

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February 23, 2026 Breaking

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Prince Andrew Allegedly Witnessed Abuse by Ghislaine Maxwell

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Prince Andrew Allegedly Witnessed Abuse by Ghislaine Maxwell On February 23, 2026, allegations surfaced claiming that Prince Andrew, former Duke of York, was present while Ghislaine Maxw...

February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Ted Kaczynski Historical Mailings Noted in Broader Epstein-Linked Investigations

On May 25, 1993, domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, mailed an explosive device to David Gelemster, a historical act that contributed to his nationwide bombing ...

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

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Pam Bondi Deflects Epstein Victims’ Questions by Highlighting Stock Market Performance

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On February 11, 2026, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee during a contentious oversight hearing focused on the Department of Justice’s ...

February 11, 2026 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D....

February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Sam Bankman‑Fried Files Motion for New Trial in FTX Fraud Case

Manhattan Federal Court · New York City · New York · United States

On February 10, 2026, former cryptocurrency executive Sam Bankman‑Fried filed a legal motion seeking a new trial in his long‑running fraud case tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency ...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

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Prince William Faces Growing Pressure Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

2026 Andrew attention Catherine charity concern

On February 9, 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their prolonged silence over revelations emerging from the U.S. Justice Department’s release of the so‑called “Epstein fil...

February 7, 2026 Breaking

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Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations

Stockholm · Stockholm County · Sweden

Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from her role as chair of...

2026 canada caribbean childprotection children controversy

February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement

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Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement European countries have experienced sustained migration from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia since the early 2010s. Statistics ...

February 6, 2026 Politics

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European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency

European Parliament · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency In early February 2026, members of the European Parliament raised concerns during committee discussions rega...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it conducted targeted strikes against ...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Italy probes alleged “sniper tourism” in 1990s Bosnia

Rome · Lazio · Italy

On February 5, 2026, Italian prosecutors in Milan confirmed they are investigating allegations that some individuals paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo during the siege of the Bosnian...

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February 5, 2026 Politics

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Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation On February 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly released a 55-page document containi...

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February 3, 2026 Politics

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed questions from reporters at the White House regarding the latest re...

February 3, 2026 Politics

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Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia

Canberra · Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia On February 3, 2026, Australian politics saw multiple developments with potential implications for national policy and ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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Allegations and Claims Regarding Former Israeli Soldiers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Social media posts have circulated claiming that former members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), or active IDF personnel, are employed by or working with U.S. Immigration and Customs E...

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February 1, 2026 Politics

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DOJ official Todd Blanche grows frustrated on CNN when pressed about Epstein files and Trump mentions

CNN Headquarters · Atlanta · Georgia · United States

DOJ official Todd Blanche grows frustrated on CNN when pressed about Epstein files and Trump mentions On February 1, 2026, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on CNN’...

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January 31, 2026 Breaking

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Epstein files latest: Starmer calls for Andrew to testify before US Congress as 'victims have to be first priority'

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Starmer Urges Prince Andrew to Testify Before U.S. Congress on Epstein Case UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer called for former Prince Andrew to testify before the United...

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Canadian Liberals Launch Campaign Following Poilievre Leadership Review

Canadian Liberals Launch Campaign Following Poilievre Leadership Review The Liberal Party of Canada announced a series of targeted campaign advertisements following the conclus...

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January 29, 2026 Politics

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Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack On January 29, 2026, Iranian officials publicly responded to threats of possible U.S. military action, stating that t...

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January 25, 2026 Politics

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Trump issues large number of clemency grants focused on white-collar convict pardons

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a substantial number of pardons and sentence commutations since January 15, 2026, with many targeting individuals convicted of white-collar c...

2026 bribery clemency clemencygrants conviction criticisms

January 20, 2026 Breaking

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Spanish Train Collision Investigation Intensifies

On January 20, 2026, a major train collision occurred in Spain involving two passenger trains. A Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight section of track and was struck head-on by anoth...

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December 5, 2025 Breaking

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Historic Visit of Over 1,000 Christian Pastors to Israel in 2025

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

In December 2025, more than 1,000 evangelical Christian pastors and influencers from the United States made a coordinated visit to Israel, described by organizers as the largest delegatio...

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November 11, 2025 Politics

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Trump urges political focus shift after Epstein files release discussion

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Trump urges political focus shift after Epstein files release discussion On November 17, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly supported a U.S. House of Representatives vote to...

November 10, 2025 Breaking

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Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa visited the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2...

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October 31, 2025 Breaking

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Former Israeli Military Advocate General Arrested Over Leaked Video

Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), was arrested following the leak of a video showing alleged abuse of a Palestinia...

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September 29, 2025 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington Following United Nations Session

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington Following United Nations Session Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on September 29, 2025, f...

World Forum Convention Center · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

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June 24, 2025 Politics

2025 The Hague NATO Summit

2025 NATO Summit in The Hague Focuses on Defence Spending and Strategic Cooperation The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its 2025 summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June ...

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Texas · Houston · United States

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June 10, 2025 Breaking

Operation Soteria Shield: 109 Children Rescued in Major Texas Crackdown

In June 2025, a sweeping law enforcement initiative across Texas known as Operation Soteria Shield led to the rescue of 109 children and the arrest of 244 individuals suspected of involve...

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White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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April 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Visits White House to Discuss Trade and Gaza Developments

Netanyahu Visits White House to Discuss Trade and Gaza Developments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 7, 2025. Th...

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February 4, 2025 Politics

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Netanyahu and Trump meet at Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago · Palm Beach · Florida · United States

Netanyahu Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago Following Inauguration Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on February 4, 2025. Th...

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December 20, 2024 Breaking

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Guatemala Police Clash With Jewish Sect Over 160 At-Risk Children

Oratorio · Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Guatemalan police clashed with members of a Jewish religious sect during an operation involving approximately 160 children authorities described as being at risk. The confrontation occu...

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Washington DC · Washington · United States

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July 24, 2024 Breaking

Netanyahu address US Congress standing ovation

On July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. The speech focused on Israel’s ongoing war on innoc...

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November 29, 2023 Politics

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Kissinger Record Draws War Policy Criticism

Henry Kissinger, former United States secretary of state and national security adviser, played a central role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and other Cold War conf...

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October 15, 2023 Breaking

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Leonardo DiCaprio Faces Criticism Over Investment in Israeli Luxury Hotel Project

Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio faced public backlash in October 2023 after renewed attention focused on his involvement in a luxury hotel project in Israel. The development...

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October 13, 2023 Breaking

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast wears Israeli military uniform in Congress

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

U.S. Representative Brian Mast, a Republican from Florida and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, drew attention on Capitol Hill when he appeared in an Israel Defense Forces (ID...

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Hoboken · New Jersey · United States

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July 20, 2023 Breaking

Alex Mashinsky and the Collapse of Celsius Network

Alex Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network, became central to the financial collapse of the company. Originally from a Jewish family in ...

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October 20, 2021 Breaking

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Report on worker abuse

Israel

On October 20, 2021, a report presented to the Knesset's Special Committee on Foreign Workers drew attention to allegations of widespread sexual abuse affecting Thai migrant agricultural ...

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November 12, 2020 Breaking

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Palantir expands influence under Trump administration

Denver · Colorado · United States

Palantir expands influence under Trump administration On November 12, 2020, reports indicated that Palantir Technologies, a data analytics and software company, significantly i...

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George Floyd Square · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

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May 25, 2020 Breaking

George Floyd: Death in Police Custody, Legal Outcomes, and Global Impact

George Floyd was a 46-year-old Black American man who died on May 25, 2020, during an arrest by Minneapolis police officers after a store clerk reported that he may have used a counterfei...

2020 arrest autopsy blm brutality bystander

February 9, 2020 Breaking

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Rabbi Berland fraud tax arrest Israel

Jerusalem · Israel

Eliezer Berland is an Israeli ultra-Orthodox rabbi and leader of the Shuvu Bonim sect. He was previously convicted in Israel of sexual offenses in a separate case and served a prison sent...

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October 8, 2019 Breaking

Ghislaine Maxwell background draws scrutiny due to Robert Maxwell intelligence ties

Following Jeffrey Epstein’s death in August 2019, renewed attention focused on Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, and her family background. Maxwell is the daughter of Briti...

2019 accountability allegations arrest blackmail conspiracy

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July 6, 2019 Breaking

The “Untouchable” Narrative: Claims That Epstein Held Compromising Information on Powerful Figures

On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors. The arrest renewed public scrutiny over Epstein’s extensi...

December 8, 2018 Breaking

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United States — Lev Tahor Sect, Wisconsin and New York Moves

Woodridge · New York · United States

Authorities in Wisconsin and New York investigated the Lev Tahor sect after reports of restricted schooling, limited medical access, and strict internal control over children. Children...

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November 23, 2018 Breaking

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European Jewish Congress recommendation on contextual notes in Bible and Qur’an

European Jewish Congress Recommendation on Contextual Notes in Bible and Qur’an On 23 November 2018, the European Jewish Congress (EJC) presented a document titled “An End to A...

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September 5, 2015 Breaking

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Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe

Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe On September 5, 2015, IsraAID, an Israeli non-governmental organization founded in 2001 to provide disaster...

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June 3, 2012 Breaking

Noel Ignatiev: author, historian, and critic of whiteness

Noel Ignatiev: author, historian, and critic of whiteness Noel Ignatiev: author, historian, and critic of whiteness Noel Ignatiev (/ɪɡˈnætiɛv/; born ...

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July 13, 2010 Breaking

Barbara Lerner Spectre Says Europe Has Not Yet Learned How To Be Multicultural

Barbara Lerner Spectre Quote On Europe And Multiculturalism On July 13, 2010, Barbara Lerner Spectre, an American academic and founding director of the Paideia, European Institut...

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July 23, 2009 Breaking

Five Rabbis Arrested Corruption Money Laundering Organ Trade Case

New Jersey · USA

In July 2009, federal authorities in New Jersey arrested 44 individuals, including five rabbis, in a large-scale corruption and money laundering investigation conducted by the Federal Bur...

Uruk Archaeological Region · Al Warka · Dhi Qar Governorate · Iraq

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April 18, 2003 Breaking

Gilgamesh narratives resurface amid 2003 Iraq war and Euphrates region focus

Gilgamesh narratives resurface amid 2003 Iraq war and Euphrates region focus In April 2003, during the early phase of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, international media reporte...

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November 20, 2000 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian children in detention crisis

Palestine

Palestinian children are regularly arrested and detained by Israeli authorities, primarily for security-related offenses, but there is no separate prison exclusively for them. They are he...

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Cambridge · Massachusetts · United States

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July 1, 1997 Breaking

Christine Maxwell’s Technology Work and Family Connections

Christine Maxwell’s Technology Work and Family Connections Christine Yvonne Malina‑Maxwell is a British technology entrepreneur and co‑founder of software companies such as Magellan and ...

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November 9, 1989 Breaking

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Fall of the Berlin Wall

Brandenburg Gate · Berlin · Germany

The Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a pivotal moment in world history, symbolizing the collapse of the Cold War division between East and West Germany. The Berlin Wall...

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Lincoln Memorial · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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August 28, 1963 Breaking

MLK “I Have a Dream” Speech

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington, advocating for racial equality, civil rights, and nonviolent protest in the United States. ...

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December 7, 1954 Wars & Conflicts

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The Lavon Affair

Cairo · Cairo Governorate · Egypt

What it was The Lavon Affair, also known as Operation Susannah, was a failed Israeli covert operation in Egypt in 1954, carried out by Israeli military intelligence. ...

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May 13, 1950 Breaking

Anton LaVey: Founder of the Church of Satan and Author

Anton Szandor LaVey was born Howard Stanton Levey on April 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jewish parents. His father, Michael Joseph Levey, was of French-American descent, and his mo...

April 1, 1948 Wars & Conflicts

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Operation Cast Thy Bread: Poisoning of Palestinian Wells

Acre · Northern District · Israel

Operation Cast Thy Bread: Poisoning of Palestinian Wells In April 1948, during the Arab–Israeli War following the end of the British Mandate for Palestine, personnel associated with the ...

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October 16, 1946 Breaking

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Michael A. Aquino Jr.: Military Officer, Political Scientist, and Religious Founder

Michael A. Aquino Jr. (October 16, 1946 – September 1, 2019) was an American political scientist, military officer, and religious founder. He served as a specialist in psychological opera...

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1908 america assimilation civilwar culture debate

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January 1, 1908 Politics

Israel Zangwill Coined The Term “Melting Pot” To Describe American Society

In 1908, British-born Jewish writer and playwright **Israel Zangwill** published his play **“The Melting Pot”**, which popularized the phrase as a metaphor for American society. The term ...

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May 15, 1897 Politics

Early rights group founded in Berlin

The Wissenschaftlich-humanitäres Komitee, widely recognized as the first organization advocating for the rights of homosexual individuals, was established in Berlin in May 1897. The group...

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August 21, 1895 Breaking

Alexander Orlov's crimes in Spain

Bobruisk · Belarus

Alexander Orlov, born Lev Lazarevich Feldbin on 21 August 1895 in Bobruisk, was a Soviet NKVD officer from an Orthodox Jewish family. He later operated under several aliases, including Le...

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April 16, 1889 Breaking

Charlie Chaplin’s controversial life

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Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker, composer, and producer who became one of the most prominent figures of twentieth-century cinema. His career included silent films, sound f...

November 27, 1095 Wars & Conflicts

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Crusades Launched To Capture And Defend Christian Territories In The Eastern Mediterranean

Origins And Objectives Of The Crusades The Crusades were a series of military campaigns initiated between 1095 and 1291, primarily aimed at capturing or defending territories i...

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Roman Senate · Rome · Roman Empire

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August 1, 282 Politics

Emperor Carus Assumes Roman Throne

Carus was proclaimed emperor of the Roman Empire shortly after the death of Emperor Probus. His accession marked a shift in imperial policy as he sought to stabilize the empire's borders ...

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Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Imperial Power Shift

Macrinus, formerly a praetorian prefect, became Roman Emperor following the assassination of Caracalla. This marked a significant shift in imperial authority as Macrinus was the first emp...

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November 28, 193 Wars & Conflicts

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Decisive Clash at Issus Battlefield

Issus · Iskenderun · Hatay Province · Turkey

The Battle of Issus was fought between the forces of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and his rival Pescennius Niger. It marked a defining moment during the Year of the Five Emperors a...

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Roman Imperial Palaces · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

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August 11, 138 Politics

Antoninus Pius Ascends Roman Throne

Antoninus Pius assumed the position of Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian on August 11. He was appointed by the Senate and accepted by the army without opposition, securing a pe...

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Selinus · Mesopotamia · Roman Empire

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August 8, 117 Politics

Passing of the Roman Emperor Trajan

Trajan, one of Rome's most respected emperors known for his military conquests and extensive public works, died in the summer months during a campaign in Mesopotamia. His death marked the...

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May 1, 117 Wars & Conflicts

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Hadrian Withdraws From Eastern Territories

Eastern Provinces · Roman Empire

Following the death of Emperor Trajan, Hadrian chose to abandon the eastern conquests achieved during Trajan's campaigns. This strategic withdrawal aimed to consolidate the Roman Empire's...

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Golgotha · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Palestine

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April 3, 33 Breaking

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion under Roman governor Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, during the period of Roman occupation of Judea. The event is documented in the canonical Go...

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Ma Jun Workshop · Shijiazhuang · Hebei · China

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March 11, 5 Breaking

Ma Jun's Mechanical Innovations

Ma Jun, a prominent Chinese inventor, developed several groundbreaking mechanical devices that made significant impacts on local industry. His inventions focused on improving agricultural...

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Council on Foreign Relations

American organization focused on international affairs. David Rockefeller became a director in 1949 and served as chairman from 1970 to 1985.

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Council on Foreign Relations

American organization focused on international affairs. David Rockefeller became a director in 1949 and served as chairman from 1970 to 1985.

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Council on Foreign Relations

American organization focused on international affairs. David Rockefeller became a director in 1949 and served as chairman from 1970 to 1985.

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Council on Foreign Relations

American organization focused on international affairs. David Rockefeller became a director in 1949 and served as chairman from 1970 to 1985.

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Davos develops into broader international forum

During the 1970s and 1980s, the Davos meeting expanded beyond its original European management focus toward international political, economic and geopolitical questions. This transformati...

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Early Trilateral focus on trade and finance

During its early years, the Trilateral Commission concentrated substantially on international trade, finance, monetary reform, energy and relations among the major industrial regions.

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Trilateral Commission created

In 1973, David Rockefeller helped establish the Trilateral Commission, an international organization bringing together prominent figures from North America, Western Europe and Japan. The ...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Versailles Becomes a Symbol of National Humiliation

28 June 1919 — Many German political movements interpret Versailles as a dictated peace and focus particularly on territorial losses, reparations and the treaty's responsibility clause. M...