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Police Confirm Possible Friendly Fire in Manchester Synagogue Attack During Yom Kippur
Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am CST
British police have revealed they may have accidentally shot two victims while responding to a violent attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur. The attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was killed by police after driving into pedestrians and stabbing worshippers. The incident has shaken Britain's Jewish community and prompted renewed government pledges to combat rising antisemitism amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
Trump Administration Issues 10-Point Plan Requiring Universities to Meet Ideological and Enrollment Standards for Federal Funding
Oct 02, 2025 03:38 pm CST
The Trump administration has issued a controversial 10-point memorandum to US colleges requiring caps on international students, elimination of race-based admissions, tuition freezes, and ideological alignment to receive federal funding. Universities including Columbia and Brown have already reached multi-million dollar settlements following federal investigations into campus protests.
Netanyahu Faces Mass Walkout During UN Speech as He Defends Israel's Gaza Campaign
Sep 27, 2025 01:25 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant opposition during his United Nations General Assembly address when numerous delegates walked out as he defended Israel's military operations in Gaza and vowed to continue fighting Hamas. While claiming to broadcast his message directly to Israeli hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu faced international criticism and nearby protests, as well as firm pushback from US President Donald Trump regarding potential West Bank annexation.