No longer just a café pastime, backgammon is being reimagined as a luxury collectible and artistic keepsake; from handcrafted walnut sets to custom-painted memorial boards, this timeless game is enjoying a bold, emotional design revival

Summer brings sharp rise in mosquito bites, causing discomfort for many; only female mosquitoes bite for egg development; factors like blood type, body heat and sweat composition affect bite frequency; natural prevention and relief methods can help

Chinese brands Jaecoo and Chery, imported by rival Israeli firms, enter a high-stakes battle for dominance in the local auto market, with budget-friendly crossovers, aggressive pricing and a growing share of electric and hybrid sales driving the clash

Rush joins Patrick Dempsey in upcoming series about a contract killer dealing with early-onset Alzheimer’s; based on a Belgian film, the series is set to debut in the 2025–2026 broadcast season

A social media boycott campaign and protests, including participation by Israelis and Jewish activists, delayed opening of Shani and entrepreneur Shahar Segal’s restaurant Gila and Nancy

Israeli MRI expert explains rare case of 61-year-old man fatally pulled into scanner by metal chain, citing breached safety protocols

Iran's soccer chief accuses Israel of targeting athletes during wartime strikes and demands FIFA expulsion; Tehran also warns the US may bar its players from the 2026 World Cup; report says Iranian Olympic Committee instructed sports federations to declare those killed in Israeli strikes as 'athletes,' due to 'propaganda value of professional athletes killed in military conflicts'

While visiting Israel, Hollywood star met with women who survived Hamas captivity, praising their resilience and spirit; The actress, visibly moved, urged continued awareness for those still held hostage and called the survivors 'an inspiration' and 'true strength'