31 October 2025
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews have shut down one of the busiest junctions at the entrance to Jerusalem in protest against moves to force them to serve in the Israeli military.
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30 Oct: From menus featuring ketchup and American beef to the gifting of a massive replica gold crown, Donald Trump's visit to South Korea was carefully crafted to please the US president.... more
30 Oct: Superstar rapper Drake is appealing the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the Kendrick Lamar diss track Not Like Us.... more
