Yuval Weinreb, an expert on Chinese culture, explains how social media operate there and what happened online after Hamas' assault

The Israeli army is unsure if the explosion on the soldiers' armored personnel carrier was caused by a Hamas-placed bomb or the explosives they were carrying for mine-laying operations

What happens when the center-left joins forces to create a united front against a city's religious politicians? The story of a particularly sweet election victory

Authorities are expecting between 300,000 and 500,000 protesters nationwide. Many in France fear the elections will produce France's first far-right government since World War II

'It has become abundantly clear that every additional day of war, harms Israel's interests,' a statement by a group representing family members of hostages held in Gaza said

Eight IDF soldiers killed near Rafah ■ Rockets from Lebanon land near IDF base in north Israel, no casualties or damage ■ Drones from Lebanon fell in the Western Galilee, sparking fires ■ CBS News reports some U.S. officials believe Israeli strikes deeper into Lebanon are 'preparing the battlefield for a sweeping assault' ■ Here's what you need to know 253 days into the war

Firefighters still battling flames in northern Israeli town of Metula fire ■ Direct hit to home in northern Israeli town of Shtula; Fire breaks out ■ U.S. imposes sanctions on right-wing Israeli group that attacked Gaza aid convoys ■ IDF Southern Command chief says Rafah operation will continue until 'all objectives obtained' ■ Report: U.S. planned hostages rescue operation after Oct.7; provided Israel with special intel' capabilities ■