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Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while WHO chief says he was meters awayRepublicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised'JERUSALEM — Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader’s corruption trial. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the “Uvda” investigative program into Sara Netanyahu. The program uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs. Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial. The announcement did not mention Mrs. Netanyahu by name, and the Justice Ministry declined further comment. But in a video released earlier Thursday, Netanyahu listed what he said were the many kind and charitable acts by his wife and blasted the Uvda report as “lies.” “My opponents on the left and in the media found a new-old target. They mercilessly attack my wife, Sara,” he said. He called the program ”false propaganda, nasty propaganda that brings up lies from the darkness.” It was the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus — highlighted by the prime minister's ongoing corruption trial. The pair have also had a rocky relationship with the Israeli media. Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favors with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. Netanyahu denies the charges and says he is the victim of a “witch hunt” by overzealous prosecutors, police and the media. The report obtained correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and Hanni Bleiweiss, a former aide to the prime minister who died of cancer last year. The messages indicated that Sara Netanyahu, through Bleiweiss, encouraged police to crack down violently on anti-government protesters and ordered Bleiweiss to organize protests against her husband's critics. She also told Bleiweiss to get activists in Netanyahu's Likud party to publish attacks on Klein. Klein is an aide to billionaire Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and has testified in the corruption case about her role in delivering tens of thousands of dollars worth of champagne, cigars and gifts to Netanyahu for her boss. According to the report, Bleiweiss also was instructed to organize demonstrations outside the homes of the lead prosecutor in the corruption case, Liat Ben-Ari, and then Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who had issued the indictments, and protests and social media campaigns smearing political opponents. According to the report, Bleiweiss was a loyal aid to Netanyahu for decades. But while she was ill, it said Sara Netanyahu mistreated her, prompting her to share the messages with a reporter shortly before her death. Sara Netanyahu has been accused of abusive behavior toward her personal staff before. This, together with accusations of excessive spending and using public money for her own extravagant personal tastes, has earned her an image as being out of touch with everyday Israelis. In 2019, she was fined for misusing state funds. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees police and has repeatedly said the attorney general, Baharav-Miara, should be fired over a series of grievances against her, said the latest announcement was another reason for her to be dismissed. “Someone who politically persecutes government ministers and their families cannot continue to serve as the attorney general,” he said. And Justice Minister Yariv Levin, another Netanyahu ally and critic of Baharav-Miara, accused her of focusing on “television gossip.” “Selective enforcement is a crime!” he said in a statement.
Thane: The state excise department seized a huge cache of liquor being illegally brought into Thane district, allegedly for sale and consumption ahead of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations . The collective worth of the seized contraband, ferried under the guise of paint boxes, is around Rs 55 lakh, officials informed. Officials stated that a truck carrying around 710 boxes containing Indian-made foreign liquor intended for sale in Himachal Pradesh, along with foreign liquor and beer manufactured in Goa, was intercepted by the flying squad of the Thane excise department late Friday near Shilphata in Mumbra. The seizure is considered a major crackdown on the transportation of illegal liquor within the metropolitan region ahead of the festive season. Officials said they will investigate to track the sender and the local consignee to know if a racket was operative in the region. "We were tipped off about this consignment so we kept vigil at the spot and as per our information, our teams spotted a truck bearing a Karnataka state registration number, following which we intercepted it. The driver showed us papers which said the truck was carrying paint boxes, but on checking, we found it to be loaded with liquor bottles," informed Praveen Tambe, Superintendent, State Excise Thane. The driver was arrested under relevant sections of the Bombay Prohibition Act and presented before the court, which sent him to three-day custody. Officials said they would investigate the consignor and the recipient of the illegal stock and take further action. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .PCCF takes stock of tiger movement
49ers vs. Bears injury report: Bosa doubtful, Williams out; Chicago stars in questionTweet Facebook Mail A 52-year-old man has died after he was caught in a rip while swimming at south Bombo Beach on the NSW south coast . Police were called to the beach just north of Kiama about 5pm yesterday where members of the public were giving a man CPR after he was pulled from the water. Paramedics arrived at the scene and continued CPR but the man could not be revived and died. READ MORE: Investigation promised after tragic deaths in Sydney to Hobart Police were told the man was swimming in the surf with an 18-year-old male relative. The pair became caught in the rip, and members of the public at the beach ran into the water to try and save them. The 18-year-old was uninjured. A report will be prepared for the coroner. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have been left fuming as another celebrity was sent home in a shock elimination. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presented the results show as week 10 of the competition came to an end. Fans watched as the pair announced Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas would face the dreaded dance off with Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe. During the show the Sugababes performed a medley of hits Overload, Freak Like Me and Push The Button. Jamie and Michelle performed their foxtrot again, while Montell and Johannes followed with their Quickstep. But in a shock to viewers, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse all chose to save Montell. more on strictly come dancing With the majority vote meaning EastEnders star Jamie was eliminated, head judge Shirley Ballas said she too would have saved Montell. Speaking following the shock result, Jamie said: “Strictly is magic. That is all I can say. Strictly is magic. Not just everyone who you see in front of the camera, these four here [the judges], but everyone who works on this show. "I have such a good bond and relationship with and that's what made me want to do this show, it’s the people, not what I'm doing. I've had the best time. "I could ramble on all day about this one [Michelle]. She's a new pro and she's absolutely been the most amazing teacher. We have laughed like you wouldn’t believe. Most read in News TV "I have nothing but the utmost respect for everyone on the show, so thank you.” Reacting to the result, Strictly fans took to social media, raging how Pete Wicks should have been eliminated. One said: "Seriously people please please stop voting for Pete enough is enough." A second wrote: "Pete Wicks seems like a nice enough chap but I can't believe people are voting for him over Montell." "I love Pete, he's a laugh and he's trying and he's what it's about. But I'm sorry what the f**k," said a third. While a fourth commented: "They will not let Pete near the dance off." STRICTLY Come Dancing's Christmas Special is rolling back around for 2024. Yet who has already scooped the festive Glitterball Trophy? 2005 Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova 2006 Colin Jackson & Erin Boag 2007 Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova 2008 Jill Halfpenny & Darren Bennett 2009 Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna 2010 John Barrowman & Kristina Rihanoff 2011 Charlie Brooks & Vincent Simone 2012 J.B. Gill & Ola Jordan 2013 Rufus Hound & Flavia Cacace 2014 Louis Smith & Aliona Vilani 2015 Harry Judd & Joanne Clifton 2016 Melvin Odoom & Janette Manrara 2017 Katie Derham & Brendan Cole 2018 Aston Merrygold & Janette Manrara 2019 Debbie McGee & Kevin Clifton 2020 — 2021 Anne-Marie & Graziano Di Prima 2022 Alexandra Mardell & Kai Widdrington 2023 Jamie Borthwick & Nancy XuLocal organizations receive state arts grantsOnce upon 2024 in Clinton: Top news stories will continue on into new year
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