Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi TA legend Derrick Sharp, gets drafted to the NBA
Following an outstanding career at the University of Houston, Emanuel joins a growing list of Israeli basketball talent to reach the NBA.
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Aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper, police seal off area
Russia, Ukraine confirm exchange of 160 prisoners of war
Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market
Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking
Montenegrin police and the FBI arrested an Iranian-Turkish national accused of carrying out cyberattacks on more than 150 US universities, causing an estimated $3.4 billion in damage.
Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote
The motion says the mounting number of investigations into corruption cases involving political figures appointed and directly supported by Sanchez requires that he take responsibility by resigning.
How antisemitic rhetoric seeped into Albania's anti-Kushner protests
Local observers blame Russia, Iran and Turkey for trying to sow unrest in the country, which is seeking membership in the European Union. Others call the antisemitism a false flag.
South Korea planning to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
The military also plans to produce 110,000 drones by 2029 for deployment across the army, navy, air force and marines, aiming to make drones a standard item for individual soldiers.
US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.
King Charles to stay at Clarence House after Buckingham Palace refurbishment ends next year
Neither Charles nor the late Queen Elizabeth had stayed overnight at the palace since 2019. The king will maintain private rooms there that could be used as accommodation.
Venezuela earthquakes leaves 589 dead, over 41,000 reportedly missing
On-site footage Wednesday and Thursday showed survivors and emergency services searching for trapped people, and survivors being taken away on stretchers. In others, residents decried a lack of help.
Venezuela reels from earthquake disaster as rescuers race to find survivors
Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes' epicenter, were scrambling amid limited official help.
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets
The issue generating the greatest concern in Israel is the possibility that Turkey could eventually regain access to the F-35 stealth fighter program.
