Arson attack at North Macedonia synagogue linked to IS

Published on 01/05/2026 – 18:03 GMT+2 An arson attack last month on a synagogue in North Macedonia’s capital has been linked to the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, the country’s intelligence service said on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Nobody was injured in the 12 April attack, which is the Orthodox Easter, but an entrance of the building in Skopje was left scorched after it was set on fire. The Agency for National Security said they had…

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SBI to Make Bitbank a Subsidiary in Japan Crypto Consolidation Push

Tokyo-based SBI Holdings has opened talks to acquire shares in cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank and make it a consolidated subsidiary, extending its push to consolidate regulated crypto trading platforms in Japan as the country moves toward securities-style rules for digital assets.The financial conglomerate said Friday it is considering a share acquisition…

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Build-A-Bear yanks 36,000 plush bears over choking risk after zipper hazard scare

About 36,000 Build-A-Bear plush bears are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, which features a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads that can be heated or cooled.…