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Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, in an attack that killed seven people.Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Hamas has confirmed the killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of the armed wing of the Palestinian group in Gaza, in an Israeli attack a day earlier.Hamas condemned Israel’s “treacherous and cowardly assassination” of al-Haddad, who led the Qassam Brigades, in a statement on Saturday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israeli forces had targeted and killed al-Haddad, calling him…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. During the meeting, Xi and Putin will discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation and “key international and regional issues,” the Kremlin said. Putin’s trip is scheduled for May 19-20, according to the Kremlin. The trip will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship, the Russian government said. The Kremlin said following the meeting, a joint statement “at the highest level” and several bilateral intergovernmental, interdepartmental, and other documents are expected to be signed.The announcement comes…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Forecasts are calling for rain and even snow in part of Saskatchewan but dedicated campers are still showing up, determined to not let cold weather spoil their fun over the May long weekend. “What the heck, camping is camping, we’ll just make a fire and get wet,” said Scott Gammel, a camper at Pike Lake.Chris Honig, park manager at Pike Lake, says there has been the odd cancellation, but people come ready for the unpredictable weather. “It’s May long weekend, so you never know what might come. People come out with toques…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 151st Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday, but it will not take place at its usual racetrack.For the first time ever, the Preakness Stakes will be run at a different course than the Pimlico Race Course. The racetrack, which is located in Baltimore, is under construction with hopes that it will be ready next season.This year’s Preakness Stakes will be run at Laurel Park, which is just outside of Washington, D.C., and is about 20 miles south of the Pimlico Race Course. Jockeys race horses during the Preakness Meet at…

Cammy Devlin and his Hearts side have been left shattered by defeat in the Scottish title showdown with Celtic.

Since Donald Trump’s rise to the White House a decade ago, the United States president has purged his Republican Party of critics and rivals.Many politicians dropped their earlier criticism of him and earned a place in his inner circle. Others never sought re-election or retired in the middle of their term to avoid a fight with the president, who is known for personal insults and lack of tolerance for dissent.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listA few other legislators who chose to fight on were defeated by Trump-backed opponents in Republican primaries.Congressman Thomas Massie, a Kentucky libertarian, is one…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several masked demonstrators carried Hamas flags at an anti-Israel protest in Manhattan on Friday, while a Hezbollah flag waved above the crowd, hours after federal authorities charged an alleged Kataib Hezbollah operative of plotting attacks on Jewish community centers and a Manhattan synagogue.The protest drew about 500 demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags to Washington Square Park, where chants of “globalize the intifada” rang out as one speaker declared Israel has no right to exist and said Palestinians would take over Israel “by any means necessary.”Just as the protest was kicking off at around…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Transit Commission and CUPE Local 2 have agreed to extend contract negotiations past a midnight strike deadline as both sides say progress is being made toward a deal. The extension comes as concerns had been growing over a potential labour disruption involving about 700 skilled electrical workers responsible for maintaining critical TTC infrastructure, including subway signals and streetcar overhead systems.In an update issued Friday, the TTC said talks with the union will now continue until 6 p.m. Saturday.“This move comes as both sides believe there is enough progress to reach…

Matildas ace Sam Kerr has enjoyed the perfect farewell to Chelsea, scoring a winning goal against Man Utd to make her the club’s all-time joint top scorer.

The scheme was Prabowo’s flagship policy in the 2024 presidential election campaign.Anti-graft watchdog Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) filed a complaint last week against Dadan Hindayana, the head of the National Nutrition Agency tasked with distributing the free meals, local media reported.ICW claimed in its submission to the Corruption Eradication Commission that there were discrepancies of nearly US$50 million in the halal certification procurement budget.Prabowo said he would take swift action against anyone “who violates the rules”.”My government has no hesitation: anyone who violates the rules, who strays, who abuses their authority, will be disciplined, we will clean them up, we…