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McDonald’s to buy back all franchises in Israel: McDonald’s announced Thursday that Omri Padan, the CEO and owner of Alonyal Limited, would be selling its ...
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McDonald’s to buy back all franchises in Israel
Quick Glance: McDonald's Acquisition of Israeli Franchise Amid Boycotts
  • McDonald's acquires 30-year-old Israeli franchise from Alonyal, taking over 225 outlets with over 5,000 employees.

  • The decision came after boycotts and protests following Alonyal's announcement of donating free meals to the Israeli military.

  • CEO Kempczinski reports business impact in the Middle East and other markets due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  • Other prominent US fast-food chains like Starbucks and Domino's have also faced boycott campaigns and revenue declines amid conflicts in the region.
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Bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff killing 45 people in South Africa
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Quick Glance: Child (8) Sole Survivor in South Africa Bus Crash Tragedy
  • A bus crash in South Africa resulted in the death of 45 people after the vehicle plunged off a bridge and caught fire upon impact with the ground.

  • An eight-year-old child, the only survivor, is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.

  • The tragic incident occurred near Mamatlakala in the Limpopo province, where the driver lost control, crashed into barriers on the bridge, and caused the bus to go over the edge and ignite.

  • Rescue operations persisted into late hours, with some victims burned beyond recognition and others trapped in debris or scattered at the scene.