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Israel · Society

Ekaterina Barrett in Israel: eyewitness alleges unpaid salon bill and threats

An anonymous eyewitness alleges an unpaid NIS10,000 hairdressing bill in Netanya, theft of Barrett’s dogs and threats of violence. A police response report supplied by an anonymous source records a different sum and Barrett’s allegation that she was assaulted; its authenticity remains unverified.

13 Oct 2026Israel, London and Monaco9 min read

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Europe · Security

UK says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed Fairford plot

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs the suspected plot against the US-used air base was coordinated in Iran. Britain summoned Iran’s ambassador and sanctioned two Iranians.

12 Oct 2026London4 min read

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Europe · War in Ukraine

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaching Trump’s announced energy ceasefire

A day after Donald Trump declared a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure, Kyiv reported new Russian attacks on power and gas sites. The Kremlin said only that contacts were continuing.

12 Oct 2026Kyiv4 min read

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Film · Box office

Jessica Chastain’s ‘Other Mommy’ tops the North American box office

Universal’s low-budget horror opened at No. 1 with $27.5 million despite a D+ CinemaScore. Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook drama ‘The Social Reckoning’ opened fifth.

11 Oct 2026Los Angeles3 min read

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Television

‘30 Rock’ cast reunites at Radio City for a 20th-anniversary benefit

Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski reunited for a one-night show hosted by Conan O’Brien. Proceeds went to a Harlem youth charity.

12 Oct 2026New York3 min read

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Middle East

Houthi strikes close Riyadh airport as Brent crude tops $106

Yemen’s Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on three consecutive days. Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport was the deadliest, and oil rose to its highest level in nearly a month.

13 Oct 20264 min read