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Israel taps Noam Bettan to represent country at 2026 Eurovision

Israel taps Noam Bettan to represent country at 2026 Eurovision

Singer born to French immigrant parents says it’s ‘truly a privilege’ to represent Israel, likens having to perform before a hostile...

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The Times of Israel

Amy Spiro

Trump still pushing aides to draw up ‘decisive’ military options against Iran — WSJ

Trump still pushing aides to draw up ‘decisive’ military options against Iran — WSJ

Options said to include actions aimed at toppling regime; Iran says it would fight back ‘with everything we have’; Amnesty warns Iran plans to...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

VOX POPULI: Coldest time has arrived when the body feels the difference

VOX POPULI: Coldest time has arrived when the body feels the difference
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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

What Positive Psychology Can Offer Law Enforcement

What Positive Psychology Can Offer Law Enforcement
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Psychology Today

David Berez Mapp

Trump still pushing aides to draw up ‘decisive’ military options against Iran — WSJ

Trump still pushing aides to draw up ‘decisive’ military options against Iran — WSJ

Report says US president still hasn’t ruled out striking Islamic Republic, as he warns Iran will be ‘wiped off the face of this earth’ if it...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Does Firing a Head Coach Improve a Team’s Prospects?

Does Firing a Head Coach Improve a Team’s Prospects?
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Psychology Today

Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

EU seeks to tighten ban on drone exports to Iran after deadly crackdown

EU seeks to tighten ban on drone exports to Iran after deadly crackdown

European Commission head says bloc also preparing other sanctions on those responsible for ‘continued and brutal repression’ of...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Mourner’s Kaddish recited in Australian parliament for Bondi Beach attack victims

Mourner’s Kaddish recited in Australian parliament for Bondi Beach attack victims

‘You don’t have to be Jewish to feel this in your chest, an attack like this hurts all of us,’ Mark Dreyfus tells fellow MPs as they...

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The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

Report: Eisenkot proposes merger with Lapid, Bennett for mega-slate ahead of next election

Report: Eisenkot proposes merger with Lapid, Bennett for mega-slate ahead of next election

Israeli TV says former IDF chief believes electoral alliance could net 40 seats in general elections, overtaking Likud as largest party; Bennett...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski gives police testimony on alleged assault outside club

Former captive tells media that singer Nasrin Qadri’s boyfriend, whom he accuses of assault in Tel Aviv, was in a drug and alcohol-fueled...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

“All that’s left of you”: The film that arrived too late and just in time

“All that’s left of you”: The film that arrived too late and just in time
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Middle East Monitor

Jamal Kanj

Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce new truce after collapse of first deal

Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce new truce after collapse of first deal

New four-day ceasefire comes after Syrian military accused SDF guards of abandoning a camp housing thousands of families with ties to ISIS, allowing...

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The Times of Israel

Ghaith Alsayed

Trump says ‘we think we know’ location of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza

Trump says ‘we think we know’ location of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza

Parents of slain policeman: US president’s remarks show Hamas ‘deliberately violated’ ceasefire by not returning all captives; Trump...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Haredi teen hit by bus and killed; police suspect driver of reckless manslaughter

Haredi teen hit by bus and killed; police suspect driver of reckless manslaughter

In video, passengers heard expressing concern vehicle moving too fast given the large number of people wandering in road near Komemiyut

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Likud candidate wins special mayoral vote in Netanya after longtime mayor’s death

Likud candidate wins special mayoral vote in Netanya after longtime mayor’s death

Avi Slama secures 68% of vote, trouncing acting mayor Tali Mulner’s 27%, in election called after previous mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar died of...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Settler movement celebrates speedy legalization of outpost

Settler movement celebrates speedy legalization of outpost

Yatziv becomes a settlement within a month amid Smotrich-led drive to pepper West Bank with Israeli communities and prevent a Palestinian state

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

The Paradox of Inner Wealth

The Paradox of Inner Wealth
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Psychology Today

Alexander Batthyány Ph.d

Netanyahu accepts invite to Trump’s Board of Peace; Europe formulating common position

Netanyahu accepts invite to Trump’s Board of Peace; Europe formulating common position

Egypt announces participation; Witkoff says Putin expected to join; Sweden and Norway reject invitations; Italy said to believe joining the board...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Africa faces major geopolitical recalibration amid emerging three centers of power

For more than two decades, analysts, strategists, and dissident thinkers have argued that the post–Cold War international system was living on...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

To Stop Self-Retaliation, Embrace Self-Forgiveness

To Stop Self-Retaliation, Embrace Self-Forgiveness
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Psychology Today

David Richo Ph.d

China probes over one million corruption cases in record 2025 crackdown

China’s anti-corruption drive reached an unprecedented scale in 2025, underscoring Beijing’s determination to tighten discipline across the...

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Blitz

Damsana Ranadhiran

How AI Reshapes the Battle of Persuasion

How AI Reshapes the Battle of Persuasion
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Psychology Today

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d

Former Palestinian official accuses Palestinian Authority of institutional corruption

Ex-intelligence chief says he repeatedly alerted Abbas to cases of graft, but to no avail; accuses aides of ‘deliberately hiding the...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

How Do You Know If You Can Trust Someone?

How Do You Know If You Can Trust Someone?
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Psychology Today

Tasha Seiter Ms

The Likud Has Become What It Swore to Replace, the Corrupt Mapai Party of Old

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Haaretz

Akiva Novick

It’s Not Me, It’s Not You: It’s “The Situation”

It’s Not Me, It’s Not You: It’s “The Situation”
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Psychology Today

Nicholas Balaisis Ph.d

Crafting Sovereignty: Strategic Communication for Post-Recognition Somaliland

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Abdikarim Ali Mohamed

Feeling Lonely? How to Build Connection and Belonging

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Psychology Today

Sharon Martin

Haredi draft exemption marching ahead, but contentious bill still faces uphill battle

Haredi draft exemption marching ahead, but contentious bill still faces uphill battle

With rebel MKs possibly withholding support, legislation is set to advance out of committee but may be slow to face Knesset vote, putting...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

EDITORIAL: New party must explain changes in policy stances to form alliance

EDITORIAL: New party must explain changes in policy stances to form alliance
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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

Standoff with Iran over nuclear inspections cannot last forever, says IAEA chief

Standoff with Iran over nuclear inspections cannot last forever, says IAEA chief

Rafael Grossi says UN watchdog hasn’t been able to inspect the nuclear sites bombed by Israel and US, warns he could ultimately declare Tehran...

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The Times of Israel

Dave Graham

Australia to hold national day of mourning for victims of Bondi Hanukkah massacre

Australia to hold national day of mourning for victims of Bondi Hanukkah massacre

As flags fly at half mast, millions of Australians are being asked to observe a minute’s silence and light candles; PM Albanese to attend...

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The Times of Israel

Rossella Tercatin

Amid Iran tensions, IDF chief says military ready to act ‘against any enemy’

Zamir visits air base that welcomed three new F-35s into IAF arsenal; at Home Front Command earlier in week, IDF chief says Israel preparing for...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

5 Attachment Lessons You Need to Learn for Love

5 Attachment Lessons You Need to Learn for Love
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Psychology Today

Mark Travers Ph.d

How to Stay Engaged and Achieve Goals When Motivation Fades

How to Stay Engaged and Achieve Goals When Motivation Fades
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Psychology Today

Helen Marlo

Milei warns of ‘disasters caused by socialism’ in Davos speech

Milei warns of ‘disasters caused by socialism’ in Davos speech
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Buenos Aires Herald

Martina Jaureguy

New documentary depicts the lawsuit that humbled Henry Ford – and revved up US Jewry

New documentary depicts the lawsuit that humbled Henry Ford – and revved up US Jewry

After its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Sunday, ‘Sapiro v. Ford’ is available to stream via the festival’s...

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The Times of Israel

Rich Tenorio

Palestinians say Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 11, including 3 journalists, 2 children

Palestinians say Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 11, including 3 journalists, 2 children

IDF says strike on journalists targeted ‘suspects’ operating Hamas-affiliated drone near troops; army also says troops opened fire on...

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The Times of Israel

Noam Lehmann

Why Connection Restores Humanity in the Workplace

Why Connection Restores Humanity in the Workplace
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Psychology Today

Jamie Shapiro Ph.d

استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في المنظومة التعليمية

استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في المنظومة التعليمية
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العين الإخبارية

د. أشرف الراعي

How Meditation Could Help Solve the Healthcare Crisis

How Meditation Could Help Solve the Healthcare Crisis
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Psychology Today

Jagpreet Chhatwal Ph.d

Opinion – Near-Term Scenarios for US Strategy Towards Venezuela

Opinion – Near-Term Scenarios for US Strategy Towards Venezuela

Venezuela’s future depends Washington’s goals, which remain unclear and enshrouded in the general chaos of the second Trump term.

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E-International

Jack Dulgarian

‘They killed my child’: Bystanders slain during bloody crackdown on Iran protests

‘They killed my child’: Bystanders slain during bloody crackdown on Iran protests

Woman says she was separated from daughter amid gunfire, only to find her in morgue days later; man says brother was shot after sheltering teen...

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The Times of Israel

Parisa Hafezi

America in Flames: How ‘Peacemaker’ Trump Turned the World Into a Powder Keg in One Year

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New Eastern Outlook

Viktor Mikhin

30,000 Israelis designated as draft evaders, but true figure is higher, IDF says

30,000 Israelis designated as draft evaders, but true figure is higher, IDF says

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee told the figure is likely to rise by many thousands in coming month, as coalition rushes to pass law exempting...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Learning to Quiet the Perfectionistic Inner Critic

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Psychology Today

Leon Garber Lmhc

Jamaat-e-Islami unveils ‘Aspiring Bangladesh’ vision at policy summit 2026, pledges citizen-first governance

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on January 20 formally unveiled its comprehensive political, economic, and governance agenda at the “Policy Summit...

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Blitz

Tajul Islam

Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison

Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, pled guilty to shooting the premier in 2022, saying he was motivated by hatred of Korea’s controversial Unification...

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The Times of Israel

Mari Yamaguchi

Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis rushed to hospital in serious condition

Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis rushed to hospital in serious condition

Judge, 81, led court between 2012-2015 and is chair of Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which was to convene on Thursday to discuss...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

What’s Behind the Peptide Craze

What’s Behind the Peptide Craze
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Psychology Today

Robert Bartholomew Ph.d