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

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

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

'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 ■