QUOTE: "Let he who has not practised corruption cast the first stone...We would be shocked at how many stones would fly here. Mr President ... Show more
Released Hamas hostages tell of mistreatment: After their release from the violence of Islamists in Gaza, three more former hostages are back with their families ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/israel-geiseln-misshandlungen-100.html

Netanyahu: 'The gates of hell' will 'surely' open if all hostages aren't released
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-02-16/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-the-gates-of-hell-will-surely-open-if-all-hostages-arent-released/00000195-0ecc-d4b6-abfd-5eeec83c0000

Quick Glance: Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan for Palestinian relocation
- Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he is moving forward with Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports Israel's war objectives in Gaza, emphasizing the need to eradicate Hamas.
- Netanyahu plans discussions on the second phase of the ceasefire, with Israel's security cabinet set to meet on Monday.
- Egypt and other Arab nations oppose mass displacement and seek to restore Palestinian self-governance instead.
Another shooting in the centre of Brussels as drug gang war rages: And in an indication of how serious the violence is, the Minister of the Interior and Security ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/16/another-shooting-in-the-centre-of-brussels-as-drug-gang-war-rages

Faith in dark times: How did God allow the hostages to suffer so much in Gaza? - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-841978

Car drives into crowd in Munich, at least 20 wounded: The police statement added that the driver was detained on site and currently poses no further danger.
jpost.com/international/article-841949

Quick Glance: Grenade Explosion Injures 12 in French Bar
- A grenade explosion in a bar in France has injured 12 individuals.
- The blast occurred during a busy evening, leading to panic among patrons.
- Emergency services promptly arrived to assist the injured and secure the area.
- Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Days after Biren Singh resignation, President’s Rule imposed in Manipur: President’s Rule in Manipur: Days after N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/manipur-president-rule-imposed-9830795/

Quick Glance: President's Rule Declared in Manipur Amid Violence
- President's Rule was imposed in Manipur as the ruling BJP could not reach a consensus on a new Chief Minister following N Biren Singh's resignation.
- The official notification suspended the Manipur Assembly, allowing parties to explore options for forming a government.
- This decision came after a report from the Manipur Governor highlighted a severe political crisis, marked by over 300 deaths and the displacement of more than 60,000 people since May 3, 2023.
- The Congress party criticized the BJP for failing to manage the unrest, emphasizing the damage done to the state's societal fabric.
Costa Rica's Paradise Lost: From Tourist Haven to Drug Hub: Le Monde reveals Costa Rica's transformation from tourist paradise to drug trafficking hub ...
ticotimes.net/2025/02/12/costa-ricas-paradise-lost-from-tourist-haven-to-drug-hub

England: Crime caused by shoplifting is increasing: In Great Britain, shoplifting is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Thieves often threaten retailers ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-england-kriminalitaet-kamikaze-diebstahl-100.html

Israel’s fatal shooting of a pregnant Palestinian woman puts the focus on West Bank violence
apnews.com/article/palestinians-israel-west-bank-woman-shot-war-f2f24c2403cb038fb1d29c361a25daed

Bloody deed at Christmas market: colleagues of Magdeburg perpetrator warn employers
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/magdeburg-kollegen-von-todesfahrer-taleb-al-abdulmohsen-warnten-arbeitgeber-a-e73c50e1-6359-47e5-a6a1-b97ccc17a875

ICE Wants to Know If You’re Posting Negative Things About It Online: ICE wants to hire contractors to monitor social media for threats. Those who criticize the ...
theintercept.com/2025/02/11/ice-immigration-social-media-surveillance/

Racist attacks in Magdeburg: "There is so much hatred in the city since the attack"
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/rassistische-angriffe-in-magdeburg-seit-dem-anschlag-ist-so-viel-hass-in-der-stadt-li.2293957

Daredevil: Born Again Violence Goes ‘Way Past Anything Netflix Ever Did’: Showrunner Dario Scardapane is confident Daredevil hasn't been watered down as he ...
empireonline.com/tv/news/daredevil-born-again-violence-way-past-netflix-exclusive/

Schumer lays out Senate Democrats' strategy to push back against Trump: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed Democrats' efforts to combat what he called ...
cbsnews.com/news/schumer-senate-democrats-trump/

Libya: Dozens of dead migrants discovered in mass graves: In a raid in Libya, hundreds of migrants are freed from the clutches of human traffickers ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/libyen-massengraeber-migranten-migration-li.3199771

Singaporean teen who identified as 'East Asian supremacist' detained under ISA: The student aspired to replicate the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack in Singapore ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/youth-detained-isa-far-right-extremist-ideologies-4927826

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigns amid violence in state. "It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur so far ... Show more

With kicks and punches: Grandson is said to have beaten grandfather to death: In Berlin-Marzahn, a 24-year-old man, presumably mentally ill, is said to have ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Enkel-soll-Grossvater-zu-Tode-gepruegelt-haben-article25549670.html

‘Gates of hell will be opened’: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Hamas on hostage release
wionews.com/world/gates-of-hell-will-be-opened-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-warns-hamas-on-hostage-release-8727978

Russian troops intensify attacks on Ukrainian forces in east, military says: Russian troops have sharply stepped up their attacks in eastern Ukraine ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russians-troops-sharply-stepped-up-attacks-ukrainian-forces-saturday-military-2025-02-16/

Only helpline for male survivors of abuse facing closure: The only dedicated helpline for male survivors of sexual abuse is facing closure after the government ...
channel4.com/news/only-helpline-for-male-survivors-of-abuse-facing-closure

Netanyahu: 'The gates of hell' will 'surely' open if all hostages aren't released
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-02-16/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-the-gates-of-hell-will-surely-open-if-all-hostages-arent-released/00000195-0ecc-d4b6-abfd-5eeec83c0000

Quick Glance: Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan for Palestinian relocation
- Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he is moving forward with Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports Israel's war objectives in Gaza, emphasizing the need to eradicate Hamas.
- Netanyahu plans discussions on the second phase of the ceasefire, with Israel's security cabinet set to meet on Monday.
- Egypt and other Arab nations oppose mass displacement and seek to restore Palestinian self-governance instead.
AU refused to be hostage of Kenya's politics, Djibouti says: Djibouti has criticised President William Ruto’s comments following the loss of his preferred ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001511950/au-refused-to-be-hostage-of-kenyas-politics-djibouti-says

Quick Glance: Djibouti Critiques Kenya's Political Influence on AU
- Djibouti criticized President William Ruto's comments regarding the AUC chairperson election results.
- Ambassador Moussa Mohamed Omar emphasized that the votes demonstrated the AU's independence from Kenya's domestic politics.
- Winner Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed readiness to collaborate with Ruto despite the controversies.
- Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua voiced support for Raila Odinga, lamenting the loss while praising his leadership qualities.
Muhsin Hendricks: World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa: He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c05l33j7rq7o

US says airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda affiliate leader: The U.S. military said on Sunday that it killed a senior official of an al Qaeda affiliate during an ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-says-airstrike-syria-kills-al-qaeda-affiliate-leader-2025-02-16/

Suspect in fatal stabbing in Austria had an 'Islamic terror motive,' officials say
ctvnews.ca/world/article/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-in-austria-had-an-islamic-terror-motive-officials-say/

Austria: Villach stabbing attack linked to IS, officials say: A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others were wounded in the attack in Villach.
bbc.com/news/articles/cjw4jj0p5jdo

Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa: Police say motive for killing of Hendricks, who ran a mosque for LGBTQ+ Muslims ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/muhsin-hendricks-worlds-first-openly-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa

Quick Glance: Murder of Pioneering Gay Imam in South Africa
- Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa.
- He ran a mosque in Cape Town as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ Muslims and was killed in an ambush while in a car.
- His death has sparked global mourning and calls for a thorough investigation into what may be a hate crime.
- Hendricks' legacy includes advocating for inclusive faith and supporting queer Muslims in reconciling their faith with their identity.
Hamas ready to hand Gaza to Palestinian Authority, sources say - report: The sources said in the report that Hamas's alleged decision comes "after significant ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842421

Jerry Seinfeld responds to ambush activist: ‘I don’t care about Palestine’: Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to an activist who ambushed him about ...
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Trump says Putin ‘wants to stop fighting’ in Ukraine: President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to stop fighting” and shot down a suggestion ...
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Israel has sentenced 15-year-old Palestinian child Muhammad Zalbani to 18 years in prison.
Zalbani was seen being forcibly escorted through court corridors in ... Show more

Tottenham beat Man Utd in battle of Premier League strugglers: United now find themselves down in 15th, but do enjoy a 12-point cushion over the bottom three ...
straitstimes.com/sport/football/tottenham-beat-man-utd-in-battle-of-premier-league-strugglers

Danny Cohen says BBC risks becoming 'Hamas propaganda mouthpiece': Danny Cohen, the former head of its television service, hit out at its coverage of the release ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/15/danny-cohen-bbc-hamas-propaganda-mouthpiece-israel-hostages/

After Navalny: Russian opposition is weaker than ever - but it's not why you think
bbc.com/news/articles/cgly78j5ny8o

Quick Glance: Commemoration of Navalny Amidst Weakened Opposition
- One year after Alexei Navalny's death, supporters are holding memorial events globally, as the Russian opposition movement remains weakened.
- Russian authorities have labeled Navalny and his organizations as "extremist," leading to penalties for mentioning him without disclaimers.
- Despite threats and warnings from pro-Kremlin media, supporters are striving to gather both in Russia and abroad to express their grief.
- Yulia Navalnaya calls for an independent investigation into her husband's death, while the international community criticizes the treatment of the opposition.
Steve Martin did the opening monologue for SNL’s 50th anniversary special which included Martin Short being taken by ICE & an appearance from John Mulaney ... Show more

Quick Glance: SNL50: Steve Martin and the ICE Surprise
- Steve Martin kicked off Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary with a humorous monologue, introducing himself as the 'newest diversity hire.'
- He reminisced about his early appearances on the show and expressed his excitement about the anniversary.
- John Mulaney joined Martin to discuss SNL's history before Martin introduced Martin Short, who was humorously 'detained' by ICE for lacking his passport.
- Martin concluded with a message to viewers who didn't enjoy the monologue, encouraging self-reflection.
Germany: Mother and child die from injuries in Munich car attack: The 37-year-old woman and two-year-old child are the first fatalities from Thursday's attack.
bbc.com/news/articles/czrl51mz7k8o

Quick Glance: Fatal Car Attack in Munich Shocks Community
- A 37-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter died after a man drove into a crowd in Munich.
- The 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who carried out the attack was arrested and reportedly acted with religious motivation.
- This tragedy has raised security concerns in Germany ahead of upcoming elections and intensified discussions on migration.
- The incident occurred just before the Munich Security Conference, amid rising support for the far-right AfD due to similar past events.
October 7 was 'historic success', Hamas official says at Al Jazeera forum: Hamas also expressed willingness to hand Gaza to the Palestinian Authority and denied ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-842435

Utah public unions banned from collective bargaining with the state: After two weeks of protests at the Utah state capitol, the state has banned collective ...
reuters.com/world/us/utah-public-unions-banned-collective-bargaining-with-state-2025-02-16/

Suspect arrested: Trans man was murdered after weeks of torture: Police in New York State have arrested five suspects who are said to have tortured a trans man ...
spiegel.de/panorama/trans-mann-wurde-nach-wochenlanger-folter-ermordet-a-26415642-9e33-43c2-a650-07fc9ad89ebb

“If our hostages aren’t freed, the gates of hell will open.”
PM Netanyahu emphasizes US-Israel cooperation, vowing to bring every hostage home and ensure Gaza ... Show more

Federal Workers Are Mobilizing Against Musk’s Purge: Donald Trump and Elon Musk's assault on federal workers threatens government employees ...
jacobin.com/2025/02/federal-unions-doge-musk-trump/

Four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia's Belgorod region, governor says
reuters.com/world/europe/four-killed-ukrainian-drone-attacks-russias-belgorod-region-governor-says-2025-02-16/

Israeli forces used 80-year-old Palestinian as human shield before killing him: Israeli forces strapped explosives around the neck of an elderly Palestinian who ...
pulse.ly/hdmyleoqan

Austria's Interior Minister: Knife attack in Villach had an Islamist motive: The knife attack by a Syrian in Austria, in which a young person was killed ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/villach-messerattacke-islamist-100.html

Quick Glance: Fatal Stabbing Incident in Villach Shocks Austria
- A 23-year-old Syrian refugee attacked pedestrians in Villach, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy.
- Police reported five injuries, two of which are serious, while investigating the circumstances of the attack.
- A courageous food delivery worker from Syria intervened, helping to apprehend the attacker.
- Politicians are calling for measures to prevent such incidents and a review of migration policies.
5 arrested in upstate New York torture, killing of transgender man: The victim, Sam Nordquist, was reported missing on Feb. 9, police said.
abcnews.go.com/US/5-arrested-upstate-new-york-torture-killing-transgender-man/story

Quick Glance: Murder Case of Sam Nordquist Uncovers Horrific Abuse
- Five individuals have been charged with the murder of Sam Nordquist, who was reportedly tortured for over a month.
- The 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota was reported missing on February 9, with his body later found in a field.
- Authorities describe the case as 'beyond depraved' and are investigating whether it qualifies as a hate crime.
- The suspects are in police custody, and investigations are ongoing.
SNL50: Meryl Steep Breaks in Alien-Invasion Sketch: Not even Martin Short’s lady friend is immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on ...
vulture.com/article/snl50-meryl-steep-breaks-in-alien-invasion-sketch.html

Passers-by attacked in Villach: A food delivery driver stopped the knife attack - | and was himself considered an attacker
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/villach-essenslieferant-stoppt-messerattacke-und-wird-fuer-angreifer-gehalten-a-daa8cdbf-ccb2-4dc0-b58f-ce06b2a408ae

Overnight Russia strikes hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in freezing cold
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/02/16/overnight-russia-strikes-hit-ukraine-power-plant-leaving-residents-in-freezing-cold

Pedro Pascal on attending the #SNL50 concert: "There were so many highlights. It was like an assassination, over and over and over again.. ... Show more
'SNL 50' Adds Alec Baldwin, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones
'SNL 50' Adds Alec Baldwin, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones

After the attack: Victims' family against exploitation: After the attack in Munich, the families of the two deceased have spoken out. At the same time ...
fr.de/politik/nach-anschlag-familie-der-opfer-gegen-instrumentalisierung-zr-93574460.html

Quick Glance: Victims' Family Opposes Exploitation After Munich Attack
- The family of the Munich attack victims opposes the exploitation of the deaths of mother and daughter.
- The two-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother died from injuries sustained in what is believed to be an Islamist attack.
- Bavarian Minister President Söder calls for negotiations with the Taliban regarding deportation flights for obligated Afghan nationals.
- Chancellor Scholz announced the deportation of the attacker after serving his sentence, while the Taliban express willingness for cooperation.
College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K
apnews.com/article/shooting-contest-lillard-college-student-cc51d3de694fa80d12981ffcee88e6ed

Those calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should know that Moscow’s control over captured Ukrainian territory isn’t just about land—it’s about ... Show more
Putin’s Ukraine
Putin’s Ukraine
Red Cross fails Jews with lack of hostage visits, Hamas condemnation - opinion: The Red Cross needs to provide answers and rectify its failures ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-842393

Ukraine unit says civilian-funded drones destroyed 3 Russian SAMs: The Ronin company of the 65th Mechanized Rifle Brigade posted clips saying it took out a ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-ronin-drones-civilian-funded-russian-air-defense-destroyed-day-2025-2

MK-84 bombs arrive in Israel after Trump reinstates US weapons shipments: The shipment came in as the IDF was considering renewing the war in Gaza in the coming ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842285

Deadly Austria stabbing was 'Islamist attack', interior minister says: Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner on Sunday said that the stabbing attack in ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250216-deadly-stabbing-in-austria-was-islamist-attack-interior-minister-says

Russian Marines Flying Soviet Flags Paraded Right Into A Ukrainian Minefield In Kursk. Drones Finished Them Off.
forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/02/16/russian-marines-flying-soviet-flags-paraded-right-into-a-ukrainian-minefield-in-kursk-drones-finished-them-off/

Torture, interrogation and lice infestation: Hostages reveal first details of captivity
jpost.com/israel-news/article-842265

Suspect in deadly stabbing attack in Austria motivated by 'Islamic terrorism', say authorities
news.sky.com/story/deadly-stabbing-attack-in-austria-was-islamic-terror-incident-say-authorities-13310609

Simeone praises ten-man Atletico's 'gladiators' for rescuing point against Celta: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his team's fighting spirit as ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/simeone-praises-ten-man-atleticos-gladiators-rescuing-point-against-celta-2025-02-15/

Palestinian prisoner, Nader Jamal Hussein, who was freed as part of an exchange deal, arrived at Gaza’s European Hospital in a severely weakened state ... Show more

"I can't believe that I am in Gaza. ..they told us that Gaza was finished."
Freed Palestinian prisoner Adel Tayseer Sobeih recounts his experience in ... Show more

Woman and small child die of their injuries after car attack in Munich: Two days after the attack on a demonstration in Munich, a woman and a two-year-old child ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/muenchen-frau-und-kleinkind-nach-mutmasslichen-islamistischen-anschlag-in-muenchen-gestorben-a-b8826af4-88e5-455c-8523-49e5f4b21b01

Quick Glance: Tragic Munich Attack: Two Dead, Many Injured
- In Munich, a man drove a car into a group of demonstrators, resulting in numerous injuries and the deaths of a 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter.
- The suspect, Afghan asylum seeker Farhad N., is in custody and faces charges of attempted murder and bodily harm, with investigations suggesting an Islamist motive.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the perpetrator would be deported after serving his sentence and emphasized the need to condemn and prevent such acts.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigation, with 39 injured reported, as authorities work to clarify the motives behind the attack.
Man accused of opening fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after he saw "two Palestinians," arrest documents say
cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-beach-shooting-attempted-murder-palestinians/

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that a speech by U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security conference felt as if ... Show more
EU's Kallas: listening to Vance speech felt like United States was trying to pick fight with us | Reuters
EU's Kallas: listening to Vance speech felt like United States was trying to pick fight with us | Reuters
Quick Glance: EU's Kallas Critiques US Vice President's Speech
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference.
- She felt the speech was provocative and indicated that the US was trying to instigate a conflict with Europe.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of focusing on larger threats, such as Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.
- These remarks were made during an informal EU leaders' summit in Brussels.
Freed hostage learned fate of family day before release, survived on love, wife says
timesofisrael.com/freed-hostage-learned-fate-of-family-day-before-release-survived-on-love-wife-says/

Hamas and Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap after tense week: Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad released three Israelis held in ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250215-israeli-hostages-palestinian-prisoners-set-for-release-after-truce-crisis

Bali bombing survivor Erik de Haart has died.
De Haart was one of 11 members of the Coogee Dolphins team who were caught up in the October 2002 attack - where ... Show more
Hunger and mistreatment in Gaza: Released Hamas hostages report torture: For three hostage families, the fear for their loved ones is over. But after their ...
n-tv.de/politik/Freigelassene-Hamas-Geiseln-berichten-von-Folter-article25566072.html

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