World News – Prologue Journal

How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers

New York Times The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah phones that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/israel-exploding-pagers-hezbollah.html

Tourist, 30, dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands

Fox News A German tourist died from a rare shark attack near the Canary Islands while she was swimming alongside her catamaran off the northwest coast of the popular travel destination. The unidentified 30-year-old woman was sailing on a British-flagged catamaran that had departed from the island of Gran Canaria Saturday, Sept. 14, when the shark attacked. One…

Antiwar film or propaganda? ‘Russians at War’ draws protests at festivals.

Washington Post The documentary focuses on front-line Russian troops in Ukraine. Screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival drew concerns from Canadian officials. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/russians-at-war-trofimova-toronto-film-festival/

A key question behind Israeli attack on Hezbollah devices: Why now?

Washington Post Israel’s government is in turmoil and the United States is trying to head off a wider conflict in Lebanon, leaving officials to wonder about the timing of the attack. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/israel-hezbollah-pagers-lebanon-war-strategy/

UN resolution demanding Israel exit ‘occupied territories’ can hurt ‘highly volatile’ situation, expert says

Fox News The United Nations on Wednesday passed a Palestinian-drafted resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the “Occupied Palestinian Territory” within 12 months, with Israel’s new ambassador calling the measure “shameful.” “This is a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic terrorism,” Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon said after the vote. “Instead…

Rosetta Stone found in 1799, wasn’t used to decipher hieroglyphs for many years

Fox News The Rosetta Stone was vital in understanding the writing system of hieroglyphics, which spent years as a forgotten writing system. After the stone was first discovered, it took many years for it to be deciphered. Now, it belongs to The British Museum in London, England, where it has been since 1802, briefly being…

Walkie-Talkies in Lebanon May Have Held More Explosives Than Pagers

New York Times The blasts on Wednesday involved bigger, heavier devices that set off more large fires. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/hezbollah-israel-walkie-talkie-explosives.html

Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef

New York Times An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/climate/tyson-beef-climate-lawsuit.html

Rare ancient Celtic artifact unearthed in Poland, 2,300-year-old metal object excavated from charcoal pit

Fox News Nearly 350 artifacts have been unearthed during research at the Łysa Góra archaeological site in Poland, including a rare 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet, providing further confirmation of the Celtic presence in northeastern Poland. The Celtic helmet was discovered on Aug. 10, 2024 in research conducted by the Archaeological Museum in Warsaw with participation from…

Australian police bust Ghost cybercrime app, leading to dozens of global arrests

Fox News Australian police said Wednesday they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests. The app’s alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, 32, appeared in a Sydney court Wednesday on charges including supporting a criminal organization and benefiting from proceeds of crime. Jung did not enter…