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Far-right MK’s sledgehammer attack on Palestinian memorial sparks cross-party backlash
world16 minutes ago

Far-right MK’s sledgehammer attack on Palestinian memorial sparks cross-party backlash

Far-right Israeli Knesset member Zvi Sukkot damaged a Palestinian memorial in the West Bank village of Madama with a sledgehammer while under military escort, saying it must be removed; the IDF said the act was unauthorized and halted the group. The incident drew swift condemnation from Palestinians and Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot, amid rising settler violence and mounting regional tensions.

via BBC|
#israel#palestinian-memorial#settlers
Daylight slaying of Israel’s feared mob boss shocks Caesarea
world-news1 day ago

Daylight slaying of Israel’s feared mob boss shocks Caesarea

Yanis Yushvaev, reputed head of Israel’s Caucasian Mafia and one of the country’s most dangerous criminals, was gunned down at a Caesarea gas station by a hooded assassin in broad daylight; video shows the gunman approaching from behind as Yushvaev and companions exit. Police note a long history of violence linked to his gang and say suspects are being sought in connection with the killing.

via New York Post|
#assassination#crime#israel
West Bank tensions rise as settler violence spreads to Palestinian cities
world4 days ago

West Bank tensions rise as settler violence spreads to Palestinian cities

In the West Bank a Palestinian teenager was killed in a clash with Israeli settlers, with rights group Yesh Din warning that settler violence is moving from rural areas into larger Palestinian cities as settlement expansion continues; about 3 million Palestinians live under Israeli military rule in the West Bank alongside around 560,000 Israeli settlers, highlighting the escalating and long-running conflict.

via AP News|
#israel#palestinians#settlers
Pentagon review ties Yemen strikes to hundreds of civilian casualties last year
national-security14 days ago

Pentagon review ties Yemen strikes to hundreds of civilian casualties last year

A Pentagon review of U.S. strikes in Yemen last year found 153 civilians killed and nearly 250 wounded, after attacking at least 1,000 targets; the Defense Department publicly acknowledged civilian harm for the first time and said three incidents were more likely than not to have harmed noncombatants.

via washingtonpost.com|
#humanitarian-crises#military-and-defense#national-security
Cartel feud spurs deadly trend of influencer killings in Mexico
americas16 days ago

Cartel feud spurs deadly trend of influencer killings in Mexico

Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacán as rival Sinaloa Cartel factions fight; CNN notes a spike in influencer killings linked to cartel violence, with ACLED counting 20 attacks and 14 deaths in Sinaloa since 2024 (nine influencers and five related people). The killings have included other cases like beauty influencer Valeria Márquez and a Veracruz mayoral candidate, with federal authorities examining potential cartel links. Experts say influencers can be used to launder money, promote cartel personas, and send intimidation messages, illustrating how the narco-conflict is bleeding into social media.

via CNN|
#americas#cartel#influencers
Live-streamed murder in Sinaloa sparks questions about influencers and cartels
world19 days ago

Live-streamed murder in Sinaloa sparks questions about influencers and cartels

César Gastélum, a Mexican influencer, was shot dead during a livestream in Culiacán, Sinaloa, prompting scrutiny over possible links between content creators and cartels; authorities noted some posts referenced criminal groups, though Gastélum had no reported threats, and past cases show influencers being targeted amid cartel power struggles. Experts say narco-culture and wealth-driven content can attract narco attention, and cartels have reportedly used creators to promote their brand. Officials vow to pursue both those who carried out the killing and those who ordered it, as authorities continue efforts to sever ties between pop culture and crime; the incident underscores the ongoing violence and cartel influence in digital spaces.

via BBC|
#cartels#influencers#livestream
TikTok Star César Gastélum Shot During Livestream in Culiacán, Sparks Federal Probe
world20 days ago

TikTok Star César Gastélum Shot During Livestream in Culiacán, Sparks Federal Probe

Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum, who had more than 600,000 followers, was shot dead Tuesday while livestreaming in front of a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán after two helmeted riders on a motorcycle approached; authorities say a major security operation is underway and are examining whether the attack is linked to social media posts mentioning a cartel faction. The incident occurs amid ongoing cartel violence in Sinaloa between Los Mayos and Los Chapitos, with President Sheinbaum promising to identify and arrest those responsible.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#cartels#culiacan#gastelum
Culiacán livestream turns deadly for influencer Cesar Gastelum
world20 days ago

Culiacán livestream turns deadly for influencer Cesar Gastelum

Mexican social media star Cesar Gastelum, who had about 600,000 TikTok followers for his comedy videos, was shot and killed while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán when two helmeted motorcyclists approached and fired; authorities said a major security operation was underway, and the killing underscores persistent violence in the region linked to organized crime, echoing a similar 2025 case involving a beauty influencer.

via NBC News|
#culiacan#gastelum#influencer
West Bank settler defends violence as revenge in rare BBC access
world25 days ago

West Bank settler defends violence as revenge in rare BBC access

BBC interviews Yehuda Shimon at the Havat Gilad outpost where he defends attacks on Palestinian villages as revenge for the killing of a settler, arguing a biblical right to the land. The report highlights radical settler rhetoric and settlement expansion, while UN data show Palestinian casualties and injuries linked to settler violence, illustrating the West Bank's asymmetric conflict.

via BBC|
#israeli-settlers#outposts#palestinians
Shania Twain reveals brutal, violent childhood and abuse at home
entertainment25 days ago

Shania Twain reveals brutal, violent childhood and abuse at home

Shania Twain disclosed that she grew up in a “very violent” home in Ontario, Canada, where she and her sisters were physically abused by their mother and stepfather, witnessed frequent fights, and were “kicked around” at times; she described the house as loud and scary, with her mother often trying to leave only to return, and noted prior allegations of sexual abuse by her stepfather starting when she was 10; she has spoken about these experiences in interviews and her memoir.

via Page Six|
#abuse#childhood#entertainment