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EU Extends Russia Related Sanctions for Three Years and Removes Several Listings
The EU extended sanctions on more than 3,000 people and entities linked to undermining Ukraine's sovereignty for three years while allowing several listings to lapse.
Economy & Consumer
Israeli Household Debt Rises to NIS 935 Billion in the Second Quarter
Bank of Israel data show household debt rose by NIS 22 billion to NIS 935 billion in Q2 2026, while nonhousing debt grew at an annual rate of about 10%.
Economy & Consumer
Bank of Israel Rate Falls to 3.25%: What It Could Change for Consumers
The Bank of Israel cut its policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.25%. The move can affect some variable rate loans, mortgages and deposits, depending on their terms.
Law & Crime
Charges Against Five Stanford Protesters Set to Be Dismissed After Community Service and Restitution
Five current and former Stanford students can have charges from a 2024 protest dismissed after 100 hours of community service each and about $52,000 in restitution.
Law & Crime
International Criminal Court Prepares for Possible US Sanctions on the Institution as a Whole
An ICC deputy prosecutor says the court has prepared for possible institution wide US sanctions. Reuters says the Trump administration has drawn up measures that could affect payments and services.
Health & Science
Anthropic Says Claude Identified a New Enzyme System in Phage DNA
Anthropic says Claude agents found a system called ART beside DNA repeat arrays in bacteriophages. Its function is still unknown and the research remains early stage.
Health & Science
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Galleri Multi Cancer Blood Test
An FDA advisory panel voted that Galleri's benefits outweigh its risks for adults 50 and older. The vote is advisory and the test is not yet FDA approved.
Culture & Entertainment
Haifa International Film Festival 2026 Begins Screenings Ahead of Saturday Opening Ceremony
The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival begins screenings September 25. The official opening event is September 26 with Avi Nesher's Our Loves.
Culture & Entertainment
Netherlands to Return to Eurovision in 2027 After One Year Boycott Over Israel's Participation
Dutch public broadcasting group NPO says the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027 after sitting out 2026 in protest over Israel's participation and the Gaza war.
Security & Defense
IDF Says It Killed Hamas Commander Linked to Four Former Hostages in Gaza
The IDF says Hassan Mahmoud Siam, linked by the military to four former Israeli hostages and the October 7 attack, was killed in Gaza City.
Politics & Diplomacy
Israeli Teen Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Apartment Building
A 14-year-old Israeli citizen was killed when a Russian drone hit a 16-story apartment building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district, Israel confirmed.