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J7 global task force convenes in London to discuss combating global antisemitism
The multi-day summit comes as the J7’s latest annual report found that 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel since 1994.
German artist Barbara Hines unveils first solo exhibit in Israel after discovering Jewish roots
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report
One Australian soldier killed, five injured in Mount Bundey training accident
The Australian Department of Defense confirmed that the incident had occurred, but did not provide any further details.
At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk
The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism released data on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel events, with a number of them being classified as high-risk events.
New Zealand police probes flydubai hijacker's time spent in island country - report
Additionally, the New Zealand Herald reported that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whom Hammami attacked aboard the flydubai flight, had trained in the island country.
Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report
Sources familiar with the case said the pilot, an Omani citizen, stayed in Australia on a student visa issued in 2014. He studied in the country from 2015 to 2017, when he left.
Three arrested on terrorism, forgery charges in Vietnam, including Norwegian, Australian citizens
The three were "illegally entering Vietnam to conduct terrorist and sabotage activities,"Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said.
Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians
According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.
OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT
Researchers said that the AI was prompted to do mundane data collection, but struggled to get the information it needed and instead hacked into websites.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website in a potential first for AI
Australia confirmed an OpenAI agent breached a government health portal in June, marking a potential first for an AI hacking a state website and prompting deep concern over delayed disclosure.
Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report
Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.
Man charged with ramming gates of Brisbane synagogue released immediately after sentencing
No one was injured during the ramming, but a person standing behind the gate at the time spotted the vehicle and quickly moved out of its path just moments before the gate collapsed.
