Why so many American Jews are turning away from Israel – video

Why so many American Jews are turning away from Israel – video

For generations, support for Israel was central to Jewish-American identity. But today, amid accusations that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, a growing generational and political divide is reshaping views in the US Jewish community. Matthew Cassel travels to New York City – the heart of Jewish-American life – to explore how Israel’s wars across multiple fronts are challenging long-held traditions and dividing families.

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Fun piece! Here’s what New York looked like in 1973, the last time the Knicks won an NBA championship www.theguardian.com/us-news/gall...

Here’s what New York looked like in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship – in pictures

Shirley Chisholm was in Congress, Led Zep played Madison Square Garden and fans took seats out of Yankee Stadium

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Starbucks Korea found itself at the centre of a storm that would force a billionaire to apologise on national television, and see a chief executive sacked. The controversy reverberated all the way to the South Korean president’s office. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

How a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea

A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm

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Jesus, it turns out, has a branding problem – at least according to the makers of these drinks www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Absolutely heartbreaking read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today". Speaking on Monday in New Delhi, Rubio said: "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn’t read too much into it," referring to the potential agreement.

Five reasons Putin is now talking about the war in Ukraine coming to an end. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Why is Putin now talking about the war in Ukraine ‘coming to an end’?

Drone strikes, mounting casualties and a distracted US president means a slow-motion victory is in doubt

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Rescuers release humpback whale after it was stranded in shallow waters near Baltic coast

Rescuers release humpback whale after it was stranded in shallow waters near Baltic coast

The calf, nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was transported to the North Sea in rescue attempt deemed ‘inadvisable’ due to low chance of survival Rescuers have released a young humpback whale that became a national sensation after it was beached in shallow waters off the coast in Germany, although marine experts have said its chances of survival are low. The whale, variously nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported there in a water-filled barge by rescuers. Continue reading...

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Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for other east coast communities www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course reut.rs/4sifKyz

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‑foot ridge and pulled a ​stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.

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BREAKING: Israeli military said it had identified the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel, adding that air defence systems were operating to intercept the threat. The Houthis have so far not claimed responsibility for the attack.

Doesn't seem to be Tiger's smartest idea... www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/u...

A letter to the National Press Club. Send them your thoughts too, please.

An IDF soldier approached CNN’s photojournalist from behind, placed him in a chokehold, slammed him to the ground and damaged his camera. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

A third major LNG processing plant in Australia has closed as a cyclone approaches. Oil and gas company Woodside said its Karratha Gas Plant had been hit by a "production interruption", joining two massive Chevron LNG facilities already suffering outages.

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world’s largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world’s liquefied natural gas, according to Chevron figures.

Asian stocks trading mostly lower and oil prices have gained as a de-escalation of Iran war remains uncertain. US futures are down 0.1%. Brent crude, the international standard, have risen more than 1% to around $98 per barrel.

The 'launching soon' video has now been deleted by the White House

Some very odd posts on X by the White House the past hour: x.com/WhiteHouse/s... x.com/WhiteHouse/s...

Russia is close to completing a phased shipment of drones, medicine and food to Iran, according to western intelligence reports. Iranian and Russian officials began secretly discussing delivering drones days after Israel and the US attacked Tehran, FT reports

Erstwhile US allies in the liberal west have been forced to accept that Trump’s America is no longer a reliable partner in the service of international stability, but perhaps the main source of global uncertainty www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

How the US and Britain uncovered Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – dismissed them. Fascinating account by @shaunwalker7.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

At least 12,000 are feared dead amid Iran's mass protests, and sources suggest the toll could be even higher.

Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue

Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.

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🎧❗Super podcast cutting thru the smoke and mirrors on tax breaks for those with $3m+ in superannuation @regedahmad.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Greg Jericho says Labor’s super tax reveals a system built for the rich - podcast

Columnist Greg Jericho speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a reduced tax break for Australia’s wealthiest 0.5% is divorced from reality

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None of Europe’s tiptoeing around Trump buys it an ounce of respect in Washington, says Tim Sebastian open.substack.com/pub/publicin... @publicinquiry.bsky.social

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The hearing aid feature for Airpods Pro 2 was switched on in Australia this morning. I tried taking the hearing test but apparently cleaners on my street are too noisy atm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australians can now use Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids – but experts warn they’re not for everyone

Experts hope the use of the headphones for mild to moderate hearing loss will reduce stigma and persuade people to test their hearing

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With questions mounting over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal – Aukus – @joshnicholas.com took a look through the budget papers to see what one nuclear sub would buy us. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Based on the 2025 budget, what could Australia buy for $46bn instead of one nuclear submarine?

Boosting nurses wages, increasing school funding or more tax cuts – here’s what a different fiscal approach could look like

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