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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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Bitcoin's value fell below $90,000 this week, causing widespread concern among retail investors on social media platforms. In contrast, El Salvador purchased 1,090 BTC for about $100 million on November 18, raising its reserves to 7,474 BTC despite International Monetary Fund restrictions tied to a loan agreement. The United Arab Emirates expanded its Bitcoin exposure through state-linked funds and mining operations totaling over $1.2 billion, while Luxembourg allocated €7.45 million to Bitcoin ETFs and the Czech National Bank initiated a $1 million test portfolio including Bitcoin on October 30. These developments indicate increasing national adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

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As Bitcoin crashes below $90,000 igniting retail panic on X, four nations—El Salvador, UAE, Luxembourg, and Czech Republic—boldly increase their holdings.

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The 34-year-old right-back has played just 27 minutes in 10 matches since his January knee injury recovery, with coach Álvaro Arbeloa favoring younger players like Castilla's David Jiménez and summer signing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Marca reports the club sees his summer departure as a done deal when his contract expires in June, despite a recent positive talk with Arbeloa. Carvajal remains committed to training amid his frustration, eyeing minutes for Spain's 2026 World Cup push after being cleared fully fit.

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Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's longtime captain, sat frustrated on the sideline during the Valencia win, watching a new signing take his spot.

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In Newcastle's thriller at St. James' Park on Saturday, Burn yanked Dewsbury-Hall during stoppage time, but drew far less backlash than Martinelli's similar shove of Bradley in Arsenal's January 8 draw at Anfield. Bradley suffered a season-ending ankle injury, prompting fury from pundits like Gary Neville who called it 'disgraceful,' while Burn's moment passed with silence from the same voices. Everton fans and podcaster Terry Flewers highlighted the gap, questioning why Arsenal faces more heat despite contextual differences like injury severity and timewasting suspicions. Everton celebrated their gritty win with Thierno Barry's late goal and Jordan Pickford's stunning save on Sandro Tonali's volley.

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Dan Burn grabbed Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall by the collar and dragged him across the pitch late in Newcastle's 2-3 loss. Fans immediately compared it to Arsenal's Martinelli shoving Liverpool's injured Conor Bradley two months earlier.

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Late Saturday, the emergency session addressed U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28 that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, missiles, and officials like Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid reports of hundreds killed including civilians. Danon warned of an existential threat, likening it to Purim's thwarted genocide plot and recent Auschwitz lessons, while U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz deemed the actions lawful to prevent Iran's nuclear weapon. Iran's envoy called them war crimes; the UN chief urged de-escalation as no resolution passed amid deep divides.

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At a tense UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Danny Danon invoked the Holocaust and the Purim story of ancient Persia to justify U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and leaders.

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Manchester United fans defend David de Gea's status as one of the greatest Premier League goalkeepers, citing his five Team of the Year selections and peak performances at Manchester United. Discussions highlight his decline after Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick against him at the 2018 World Cup and errors in his final seasons against Barcelona, in the FA Cup, and Everton. Some criticize Erik ten Hag for selling de Gea and signing inferior goalkeepers while comparing him favorably to Petr Cech, Alisson, Ederson, and David Raya.

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