Israeli cabinet sacks head of Shin Bet intelligence agency

Move set to intensify split between Netanyahu government and legal authorities

Financial Times - 4h

Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests

Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...

The Guardian - 9h

Israeli government approves Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head

The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister’s office said.

NBC News - 18h

Who is Ronen Bar, the sacked chief of Israel’s Shin Bet security service?

Former special forces soldier made enemies after disagreements with far-right factions in Netanyahu government. Israel supreme court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, the head of ...

The Guardian - 6h

Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief

The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.

The New York Times - 4d

Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal

Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.

The New York Times - 20h

Israeli government dismisses head of domestic intelligence service

Yahoo News - 19h

Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control

The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.

The New York Times - 4d

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Financial Times - 4d

Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service

Prime minister's move against Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar will prompt further accusations of authoritarianism. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will seek to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Israel’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

Netanyahu fires Israel's security chief over 'distrust'

The Israeli PM cited Shin Bet's failure to anticipate the 7 October attack - but the move has sparked outrage and protests.

BBC News - 12h

Manchester City Women sack head coach Gareth Taylor as Cushing returns

City are fourth in WSL but in Champions League last eight Former manager Nick Cushing named interim manager Manchester City Women have sacked their head coach, Gareth Taylor, just five days ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Man City boss Taylor sacked five days before cup final

Manchester City sack head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before the Women's League Cup final.

BBC News - Mar. 10

England sack coach Lewis after 16-0 Ashes humiliation

England sack head coach Jon Lewis following the 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes in Australia.

BBC News - 8h

Israeli Supreme Court suspends firing of intelligence chief

Yahoo News - 5h

What next for England after Lewis' sacking?

Jon Lewis has been sacked from his role as England women's head coach - what comes next for England as the summer and a vital World Cup approaches?

BBC News - 5h

Jon Lewis sacked as England coach after 16-0 Ashes humiliation

Jon Lewis has been sacked as England Women’s head coach after the humiliating 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes earlier this year.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Man City sack Taylor five days before cup final

Manchester City women have sacked head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before their League Cup final match against Chelsea, the club confirmed on Monday.

ESPN - Mar. 11

Far-right's Ben-Gvir re-enters Israeli Cabinet after ceasefire ends

Yahoo News - 2d

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sack Israel’s domestic spy chief

Prime minister’s move could spark more turmoil as fallout over intelligence failures before October 7 attack continues

Financial Times - 4d

2025 NFL free agency: Lions plan to release pass rusher Za'Darius Smith, per report

Smith had nine sacks last season

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence

Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva leading contenders if Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou

Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva will be among the leading candidates to succeed Ange Postecoglou if Tottenham Hotspur feel forced into changing the club’s head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Sports betting roundup: Florida heads into March Madness as the betting favorite

March Madness is upon us, and Florida has the best odds to win the men's national championship. Going into the tournament, Florida is listed at +350 at the BetMGM Sportsbook. While Florida leads ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Doctors remove bullet from Gazan woman's head after 4 months of agony

Sarah al-Awady says an Israeli quadcopter shot her in the head, leaving a bullet lodged behind her eye for 4 excruciating months.

CBS News - Mar. 12

2025 NFL free agency: Daniel Jones, Colts finalizing deal as Giants' former first-round QB heads to Indy

Jones heads to Indy to compete with Anthony Richardson

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

ESPN picks 2 Jaguars' free agent signings as head-scratchers

Two of the Jacksonville Jaguars' free agency additions made ESPN's list of "biggest head-scratcher" signings.

Yahoo Sports - 54m

Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests

While it is unknown if any Australians have been targeted, the military-grade program from Paragon Solutions provides full access to encrypted messaging apps. Follow our Australia news live blog ...

The Guardian - 1d

Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources

During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC News

ABC News - Mar. 7

Tulsi Gabbard launches investigation into leaks at spy agencies

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she has ordered an investigation into “politically motivated leaks” from inside the intelligence community.

NBC News - 6d

With Cooper Flagg in tournament, Maine's betting numbers could see boost

Mar. 20—The NCAA men's basketball tournament turned last March into Maine's biggest non-football betting month of the year. And as the Cooper Flagg story heads into March Madness, Maine this time ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

AI is turbocharging organized crime, E.U. police agency warns

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies ...

NBC News - 3d

Lennon appointed Dunfermline manager until summer

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is appointed Dunfermline Athletic head coach four days after the sacking of Michael Tidser.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

What are the Vikings draft needs following free agency?

What are areas of need for the Vikings heading into the NFL Draft? We broke them down after a busy free agency cycle.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Bills general manager open to signing NFL's active sack leader now or during season

The Bills added three players to their defensive line in free agency but could bring back a familiar face to add another pass rusher.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

SoftBank to Buy Silicon Valley Chip Start-Up Ampere for $6.5 Billion

The move is a bet that Ampere’s chips can begin playing a significant role in data centers for creating artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump denies Musk clashed with cabinet members

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back against Elon Musk’s downsizing of the federal workforce in a recent closed-door cabinet meeting, according to two ...

NBC News - Mar. 7

Cercle Brugge sack Ferdinand Feldhofer after just 17 games following bottom four finish

Cercle Brugge have announced that they have parted ways with head coach Ferdinand Feldhofer. The Austrian replaced the popular Miron Muslic in December and despite a brief upturn in form was unable ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NFL free agency primer: Sam Darnold to Seattle? Aaron Rodgers heading to Minnesota?

Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers are the two top quarterbacks available in free agency, but there are plenty of other top players that could be signing with new teams this week.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Israeli cabinet sacks head of Shin Bet intelligence agency

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