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Opening of ‘other fronts’ possible in Israel-Hamas war, Iran warns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that opening other fronts in the Israel-Hamas war was a “real possibility” as Israel intensified its retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip, sparking fears that the conflict would turn into a regional war.“With the continuation of aggression, war crimes and the siege of Gaza, the opening of other fronts is a real possibility,” Amir-Abdollahian said late Thursday upon arriving in Beirut, Lebanon, where he traveled to meet leaders of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.“I will discuss the situation in Gaza with the Lebanese authorities,” Amir-Abdollahian said. “Iran strongly continues its political and media support for the Palestinian resistance.”A long-standing backer of both Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran has denied any involvement in the surprise incursion into Israel by Hamas last weekend.The Iranian minister’s statement comes...

French authorities investigate potential poisoning of Russian anti-war journalist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

French prosecutors are investigating the potential poisoning of former Russian state TV journalist turned Kremlin critic Marina Ovsyannikova after she was suddenly taken ill in Paris this week.Ovsyannikova reportedly called for help on Thursday afternoon “because she had collapsed outside her home in the 6th arrondissement and feared poisoning,” a spokesperson with the Paris Criminal Court said. The Paris prosecutor’s office said it had opened an investigation into the incident and police were reportedly examining her apartment as part of the probe. Ovsyannikova, who made headlines around the world in March last year when she denounced Moscow’s war on Ukraine during a live Russian TV broadcast, remained under medical supervision on Thursday, but her condition had improved, according to Secretary-General of Reporters Without Borders Christophe Deloire.Deloire said Thursday evening on social media that the organization had been by Ovsyannikova’s si...

Boston police increasing presence near religious, cultural institutions amid calls for day of protests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

Police across the country and in New England are on high alert because of a call from a former Hamas leader for a day of angry protests amid the war with Israel.Boston police will have an increased presence at religious and cultural institutions Friday, though there are no credible or known threats to the area.In New York City, all officers have been asked to report to duty in uniform for what has been dubbed “Day of Rage” demonstrations.President Biden met with federal law enforcement officials on Thursday and asked that security be boosted in some areas. Federal officials say there is no credible threat or known plans for an attack in the United States.

Seasonable Weekend, Mainly Dry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

What a day we had yesterday with highs reaching the low 70s for some as some sunshine held on. Today, it’ll be another nice day, just cooler, as highs hold in the upper 50s and lower 60s, coolest in the Worcester Hills. There will be a little bit of a breeze too, aiding in that cooler feel to the air today. The weekend looks to feature mainly dry weather too as a seasonable chill wins out. Early sun fades behind mid to high level clouds tomorrow, then clouds fade to increasing sun on Sunday. Both days reach highs near 60. Any rain chance? A few showers/sprinkles are possible near the South Coast Saturday night and early Sunday morning, especially across the Islands. All and all, it’ll be a good October weekend to get outside and enjoy Fall activities/festivities. Early next week, it’ll be cool with a few spot showers Monday and a better chance for scattered showers Tuesday.

New Hampshire man pleads guilty to making threatening call to U.S. House member

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to making a threatening phone call to a member of Congress.Allan Poller, 24, was a Keene State College student when he was accused of calling the office of a U.S. House member in March and leaving a message with his name and phone number saying, “If you keep on coming for the gays, we’re gonna strike back,” and “We will kill you if that’s what it takes.” The representative was not identified.U.S. Attorney Jane Young said Thursday the man pleaded guilty to using interstate commerce to transmit a threat of injury. He told authorities he had been drinking and left the message after becoming angry while watching TikTok videos.He faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 18.

Horses seized from Plympton home amid animal abuse investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

The Plympton Police Department and the MSPCA are investigating after horses were taken into custody from a home in Plympton amid an animal abuse investigation, an official said.Officers responding to reports of possible animal abuse and neglect executed a warrant at the home on Thursday, according to Plympton Police Chief Matthew Ahl.The MSPCA took custody of the horses and the investigation is active and ongoing, Ahl said.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Week 6 high school football schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

FRIDAY’S GAMESEnglish/New Mission vs. Latin Academy, 4 (White)Salem at Lynn Classical, 5Milton at Walpole, 5:45Attleboro at Stoughton, 6Brookline at Natick, 6Concord-Carlisle at Westford Academy, 6Falmouth at Dennis-Yarmouth, 6Holliston at Medfield, 6Martha’s Vineyard at Monomoy, 6Medford at Everett, 6Nashoba Tech vs. Tech Boston, 6 (Roberts)New Bedford at Bridgewater-Raynham, 6North Andover at Lawrence, 6Norwood at Ashland, 6O’Bryant vs. Roxbury Prep, 6 (WR)Revere at Somerville, 6St. John’s Prep at Malden Catholic, 6Watertown at Wakefield, 6Wellesley at Newton North, 6Weymouth at Framingham, 6Barnstable at Mansfield, 6:30Bedford at Newton South, 6:30Bishop Feehan at Cardinal Spellman, 6:30Braintree at Needham, 6:30Canton at Masconomet, 6:30Dighton-Rehoboth at Apponequet, 6:30Dover-Sherborn at Millis, 6:30Dracut/Innovation vs. Brighton, 6:30 (Daly)Hamilton-Wenham at Essex Tech, 6:30Lynnfield at Amesbury, 6:30Middleboro at Norwell, 6:30Newburyport at Pentucket...

Russian authorities detain 3 lawyers for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny after raids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Friday detained three lawyers representing imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny after searching their homes, the politician’s allies said.The move was an attempt to “completely isolate Navalny,” his ally Ivan Zhdanov said on social media. Navalny, 47, has been behind bars since January 2021, serving a 19-year prison sentence but has been able to get messages out regularly and keep up with the news. The raids targeting Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser are part of a criminal case on charges of participating in an extremist group, Zhdanov said. All three were detained after the search, apparently as suspects in the case, Navalny’s team said on Telegram.Independent Russian media also reported a raid at a law firm that employs another of Navalny’s lawyers, Olga Mikhailova. According to reports, she is currently not in Russia. Navalny, currently in Penal Colony No. 6 in the Vladimir region east of Moscow...

EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn’t reduced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — The European Union’s top foreign policy official warned Friday that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the region’s trade deficit with China is not reduced.Josep Borrell, the EU high representative for foreign affairs, called for improved access for European companies that want to export to or invest in China. He said that political leaders in Europe could face pressure from voters to disengage from the world’s second-largest economy. “And we don’t want to disengage and much less, much less, to decouple from China,” Borrell said in a speech at Peking University, one of China’s top schools.The EU trade deficit with China topped $17 billion in September, bringing the total for the first nine months of the year to $170 billion, according to Chinese trade figures released Friday.Borrell, who held talks later Friday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, is the latest EU official to visit China as the two sides lay the...

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Antarctica’s burgeoning krill fishery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:44 GMT

ABOARD THE ALLANKAY off Antarctica (AP) — The frigid waters around Antarctica are emerging as a major battleground between industry and activists as advances in technology and new demand for krill as a dietary supplement drive more and more fishing of the shrimp-like crustacean.That has some scientists warning that stricter controls must be put in place so krill can continue its vital role as a buffer against climate change and sustenance for whales, penguins and other marine mammals. But any further action is mired in geopolitical wrangling as Russia and China look to quickly expand catch limits in the remote waters.Two Associated Press journalists spent more than two weeks at sea in March aboard a conservation vessel operated by Sea Shepherd Global to take a rare, up-close look at the world’s southernmost fishery.___This story was supported by funding from the Walton Family Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.___WHAT IS KRILL?Tiny but bountiful, Antarctic kril...