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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—Shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday in Israel, airmen and women wearing bomber jackets bearing the Star of David climbed into the cockpits of about 100 jet fighters, spy planes and refueling aircraft at an Israeli military base.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The popular American beauty brand Milk Makeup has entered India, launching exclusively at multi-retailer Sephora. Conceived in Milk Studios, a photography and film studio in the city of New York in 2016, the brand has a a cult following, especially because of its fun packaging and user-friendly formulae.

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Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in the UK's far-right movement, is at the center of escalating tensions in London following his recent arrest for contempt of court. Over the weekend, thousands gathered to support Robinson, demanding his release during a rally called “Unite the Kingdom.” This event underscores Robinson's influence within Britain's far-right circles, particularly concerning immigration and nationalism. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a nationalist and anti-Islamist group known for its confrontational stance. The protests attracted many participants who carried British and English flags and displayed signs with slogans like “Make America Great Again,” a phrase popularized by former US President Donald Trump. Trump, who is currently seeking another term in the US elections, is noted for his strong anti-immigration policies. The march was not without opposition; a counter-demonstration led by Stand Up to Racism was held nearby, where supporters advocated for welcoming refugees and denounced Robinson’s influence. This juxtaposition of rallies highlighted the deep divisions within British society. The protests included a separate demonstration by families mourning loved ones lost in police custody, who stood in solidarity with anti-racism campaigners by holding signs denouncing hatred and fascism.

Ericsson expects its next phase of growth in India will be driven by network densification due to the rising data consumption appetite of end users in the country, a senior company official has said. Ericsson's managing director for India and head of networks for market area South East Asia, Oceania and India, Nitin Bansal told PTI that there is significant potential for growth in fixed wireless access in India, and it will soon surpass the number of deployments in the US. «The next phase of growth is focused on meeting increasing traffic requirements, primarily through network densification to enhance network utilisation. Network densification will occur due to increased network utilisation,» he said. Ericsson estimates that the data traffic in India will grow from 29 GB per smartphone user per month to 68 GB per smartphone user per month by 2029.

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 26, received award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. The award, presented by Global Finance in Washington D.C., USA, recognised RBI Governor's excellent performance and effective leadership in steering India's apex bank through complex economic challenges. In a social media post on X, RBI posted, «Governor @DasShaktikanta received the award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. Presented by Global Finance at an event held today in Washington DC, USA.»

Perhaps a glass cabin in Oregon is an enticing proposition? Maybe a remote lodge in Madagascar? What about a private beachfront penthouse in Sharm El Sheikh? Whichever you choose, these new or upgraded hotels put a new spin on locations that aren’t just free of crowds but also offer a more intimate, memorable glimpse of their destinations.

Washington Post reported on Saturday that South African-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States during a brief period in the 1990s while building a startup company. The news outlet reported that Musk arrived in Palo Alto, California, in 1995 to attend Stanford University but never enrolled in his graduate studies program there. Instead, he developed software company Zip2, which sold in 1999 for around $300 million, according to the outlet. Two immigration law experts quoted by the Post said Musk would have needed to be enrolled in a full course of study in order to maintain a valid work authorization as a student.

Michelle Obama delivered a searing denunciation of Donald Trump on Saturday in Michigan and challenged voters to support Kamala Harris as the United States' first female president. «By every measure, she has demonstrated that she's ready,» the former first lady said. «The real question is, as a country, are we ready for this moment?» It was Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago over the summer, and her remarks were forceful and passionate, even vulnerable.

United States to Taiwan. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger of Beijing. On Friday, the Pentagon said the United States had approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced air defence missile system battle-tested in Ukraine.

Alex Buljan, a White House replica in Hillsborough, California, sold for $23 million just in time for the presidential election. The approximately 24,400-square-foot house outside of San Francisco, dubbed the Western White House, sold for $38.9 million in June 2023, as quoted in a report by The Wall Street Journal. Mehrdad Elie, a real estate investor, and his wife, Neda Elie, were the sellers. In 2022, they paid $15 million for the property. A request for comment on the sale was not answered by the Elies.

Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League’s outstanding player for the second time by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards of the Major League Baseball Players Association. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was voted the National League’s outstanding player, the union said Saturday. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers and 144 RBIs, hitting .322. He also won both awards in 2022. Ohtani became the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases, batting .310 with 54 homers, 130 RBIs and 59 steals. He was voted the AL's outstanding player in 2021 and 2023 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels and won the overall player of the year in 2021.

Harold and the Purple Crayon, which is based on the beloved book by Crocket Johnson, will soon be available for streaming on Netflix. The film follows Harold, a young boy who creates magical adventures with his purple crayon.

Tom Holland will return as Spider-Man in a new film scheduled for release on July 24, 2026. The untitled project will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. This film marks the fourth Spider-Man film featuring Holland, continuing his collaboration with Marvel and Sony Pictures.

US election 2024 campaign rally at New York's Madison Square Garden stadium on Sunday, an iconic sports and music venue that has a history of hosting political conventions — but was also tainted by an infamous 1930s Nazi assembly. On Sunday night, Trump performs a campaign quirk: rallying his supporters in Madison Square Garden, the iconic arena in the heart of Democrat-heavy New York. The choice is a classic Trump flex, an opportunity to fill a 20,000-seat stadium dubbed «The World's Most Famous Arena» in the city where he first made his name as a real estate tycoon with a playboy lifestyle, according to reports. The rally at Madison Square Garden, which has changed locations since the 1930s, underscores Trump's bold claim that he could even flip solidly Democratic New York into the Republican camp on November 5.

Vikash Yadav in a case of alleged kidnapping, extortion and attempt to murder filed by a Delhi businessman is likely to commence soon. Yadav is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that has accused him of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. People in the know of the Delhi case said proceedings under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which mandates supplying to the accused a copy of certain documents relied upon by the prosecution, were nearing completion.

Bill Clinton praised the appearance of Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake and called Vice President Kamala Harris extremely vulnerable, as quoted in a report by the New York Post. Clinton, 78, made the strange comment while discussing the race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), drawing comparisons to Harris' run against former President Donald Trump. Clinton characterized the dynamic between Gallego and Lake as reflective of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, emphasizing Gallego's resilience in overcoming childhood adversity while contrasting it with Lake's emphasis on superficiality in politics.