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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption . Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel's longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82 , President-elect Donald Trump, 78 , Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , 79, and Pope Francis , 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Dr. Ofer Gofrit, head of the urology department at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, said in a video statement late Sunday that the procedure had gone well and “there was no fear” of cancer or malignancy. “We only hope for the best,” he said. In a statement, Netanyahu thanked his doctors. His office said he was "fully alert" and was taken to an underground recovery unit fortified against potential missile attacks. Netanyahu was expected to remain in the hospital for several days of observation. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East . With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies . Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition , a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration . He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery , during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. He said that aside from catheter use for one to three days after the procedure, patients can return to normal activity without significant limitations. AP correspondent Isaac Scharf contributed reporting.

HSE denies holding onto land in a housing crisisWhen fans and analysts examined the format of the new 12-team Playoff, they identified that the No. 5 seed could have an easier path to the semifinals than the top two seeds — and that’s been the case. No. 5 Texas was the biggest favorite in the first round and is also the biggest favorite of the quarterfinals. Advertisement The rationale behind the No. 5 team’s path being easy is that the No. 12 seed would likely be a conference champion outside the top 12 teams in the rankings and get in via an automatic bid. That turned out to be true, although Clemson didn’t fit the profile of a team people envisioned. The Tigers gave Texas the most competitive game of the CFP first round, which isn’t saying much. The Longhorns still covered a 13.5-point spread. Now, the Longhorns get Arizona State, the lowest-ranked conference champion to receive a bye. The Sun Devils finished 12th in the final CFP rankings. Texas can get to the semifinals by beating No. 16 at home and No. 12 on a neutral field. If ASU is to pull off the upset, it will likely be on the back of running back Cam Skattebo. The former Sacramento State standout has become a cult hero at Arizona State, eventually gaining enough prominence to finish fifth in Heisman Trophy voting. He’s the kind of running back you want Chris Berman to call highlights for so you can hear his sound effects for Skattebo’s physical running style. Skattebo has 1,568 rushing yards and another 506 receiving yards this season. Only Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty has more total yards from scrimmage. While ASU typically pulls out all the stops to get its star the ball, Texas’ elite defense won’t make it easy for him. The Longhorns have the second-best scoring defense in the country (13.3 points allowed per game) and are 10th in rushing yards allowed per game (104.5). That said, Clemson gained more than 400 yards against Texas and could’ve made things interesting late if not for a goalline stand in the fourth quarter. The stars of the game were Texas’ running backs Jaydon Blue (146 yards, two touchdowns on 14 carries) and Quintrevion Wisner (110 yards, two touchdowns on 15 carries). Whichever team wins the running game should win. The odds just don’t look in Arizona State’s favor. Arizona State vs. Texas odds Expert picks against the spread Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. document.querySelectorAll(".in-content-module[data-module-id='the-pulse-newsletter'] .in-content-module-img img ").forEach((el) => { el.setAttribute("style", "pointer-events: none;");}) Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. College Football Playoff quarterfinals first look: Oregon-Ohio State has national title vibes Texas showed vs. Clemson why it could be poised to make deep Playoff run Mandel: Don’t blame Playoff committee for first round getting out of hand (Photo of Cam Skattebo: Ron Jenkins / Getty Images)

San Joaquin Delta College officials celebrate bond passageWorld Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. There’s no getting around it, 2024 left the world shaken and in some cases irrevocably altered — and there’s good reason to be concerned about 2025. Given the state of play between multiple superpower adversaries, the next 12 months may turn out to be some of the most consequential in recent history. In an ominous omen for the coming year eagle-eyed social media users have noted that the first three days of the year are Wednesday (1st), Thursday (2nd), and Friday (3rd) which in people’s phone calendars spells out “WTF”. The last time that happened was 2020, and we all know how that played out. Gulp... But it’s not just calendar details have have people concerned. It’s safe to say there’s a fair bit going on in the world that could boil over. From Ukraine to Washington, from the South China Sea to the Korean Peninsula and then the Middle East, the landscape of global politics is a volatile mosaic of crises that demand attention from the world’s leaders. It’s been a year where the balance of power has been tested and old tensions have resurfaced in force. Then thrown into the mix: Trump 2.0, the rapidly evolving AI revolution and cost of living pressures putting the general public in a vicegrip. There’s quite a lot on the plate for the “developed” world. Take a look a some of the biggest issues pressing against the globe in 2025 below. Ukraine War: An Unresolved Crisis In February 2022, Russia launched its brutal invasion of Ukraine and the world has been held hostage, in some way or another, by the ongoing bloodshed ever since. 2024 was another year of devastation for the nation of 37 million. Almost three years on, Ukraine’s military continues to resist Russia’s territorial ambitions, but life for the average citizen has deteriorated, with children in particularly prone locations being forced to spend their days underground. Despite tireless resistance and continual Western support, the situation remains anything but resolved with Russia periodically reclaiming ground. Vladimir Putin has not eased on his initial pledge to reclaim the nation as part of his “special military campaign” and has resisted Western efforts to whittle away his nation’s economy, while simultaneously pouring everything he can into maintaining the conveyor belt of military aged men to the frontlines. The introduction of North Korean troops to Russia’s side has also painted a bleak picture, with some analysts going so far as claiming it is the “unofficial” beginning of WWIII given two “axis” powers are now working together on the same battlefield. Verified reports of what they are actually doing to assist the war effort have been hard to come by however. Vladimir Putin has not eased on his initial pledge to reclaim the nation as part of his “special military campaign” and has resisted Western efforts to whittle away his nation’s economy. (Photo by Valery SHARIFULIN / POOL / AFP) A Ukrainian infantry soldier of the 23rd Mechanized Brigade sits as he waits to deploy toward the frontline in the Avdiivka direction, in the Donetsk region (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP) Jeffrey W. Hornung of the non-profit research organisation RAND goes so far as arguing that the increasing involvement of East Asian powers could be grounds for labelling it a proxy war. “Besides the recent arrival of at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers on the Russian side, the evolving roles of China, Japan, and South Korea raise the question of whether a widening proxy war is being fought in Ukraine,” he said in a November report. “By all indications, the answer is yes: The war is setting a new precedent for Indo-Pacific nations to compete for their interests on the global stage.” Foreign interests aside, Ukraine’s efforts to reclaim occupied territories will remain a focal point in the first quarter of 2025. The challenge for NATO and the US will be to balance continued support for Ukraine without triggering a broader confrontation with Russia. Donald Trump has vowed to end the conflict as soon as he gets in office, but we’ve all heard a politician say things like that before. Korean Peninsula heating up On the other side of the world, the Korean Peninsula is going through a particularly tense period of politics, both internal and external. North Korea conducted a series of provocative missile tests and trash balloon launches in 2024, stoking the patience of its more democratic neighbour to the South. Experts at the Asan Institute of Policy Studies told news.com.au this year that Kim Jong-un is growing his nuclear weapons arsenal by almost a dozen a month. While most analysts agree the North would never dare to flex its nuclear might, the worrying rhetoric pushed out by Pyongyang’s ruling elite has continued to put a cloud over the region. Kim Jong Un meeting with Russia's Minister of Defence Andrei Belousov. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP) South Korea is also going through a turbulent political period after President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly declared martial law (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) A tightened relationship with Russia has also done little to ease tensions as South Korean officials scramble to keep the 70-year peace with the North intact. Kim Jong-un has managed to not only defy global sanctions but also strengthen his position at home through the renewed partnership with Vladimir Putin, which was solidified when the Russian leader flew into Pyongyang in June. South Korea is also going through a turbulent political period after President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly declared martial law, running counter to his nation’s purported stance against the authoritarianism of the North. He now faces the possibility of impeachment and will appear in front of the nation’s corruption watchdogs. All eyes on the South China Sea 2024 saw China continue to expand its influence through both diplomatic and military means, warning neighbouring nations to steer clear of its dispute with Taiwan. Beijing’s claim over virtually all of the South China Sea, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes, is a point of fierce contention with several Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines and Vietnam. The US, under Biden’s administration, has made clear that it will not back down in the face of China’s growing military presence in the region. Australia has also committed to defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. “The failure of Chinese and Southeast Asian leaders to resolve the disputes diplomatically could undermine international laws governing maritime disputes and encourage destabilising arms build-ups,” the Center for Preventive Action wrote in a September report. The situation in 2025 looks poised to further test international waters. As China continues its militarisation of islands in the region, and with the US committed to supporting its allies through freedom of navigation operations, the South China Sea could become the flashpoint for another direct military conflict. As it stands, the region remains a volatile mix of rising nationalism, conflicting territorial claims, and an increasingly assertive China. Beijing’s claim over virtually all of the South China Sea, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes, is a point of fierce contention with several Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines and Vietnam. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP) The Trump Factor: A New Era in the US Donald Trump’s landslide victory indicated that a large portion of America was flat-out fed up with the current state of affairs. Witnessing four years of outrageous Joe Biden gaffes was simply too much for the nation of 330 million. Kamala Harris took up the reins of his campaign and spent two months refusing to do off-the-cuff interviews with certain people outside the mainstream media lexicon, and that was that. Several million middle-of-the-road voters took another punt with Trump, rejecting the Democrats’ state of affairs which many believe have accelerated the decline of the nation, especially for those on low and middle incomes, the demographic the American left purport to bat for. Whether Trump 2.0 does anything for the bulk of American taxpayers remains to be seen. But his definitive victory in 2024, like in 2016, was clearly a battle won on the cultural battleground, with voters indicating they are tired of political correctness, career politicians and government bloat. The controversial appointment of Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to declutter the US government has also lit a flame under staunch left wing mouthpieces. Strap in, folks. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) Some believe Musk’s shuffle towards Trump in recent years are part of a masterplan to scrap regulations on his already booming businesses to make more money, while others believe he is a good-hearted US constitutionalist who only wants to see his nation thrive. Australia will no doubt feel the effects of the Trump presidency, but it will take a few years before we can judge if he truly did “make America great again”. Middle East in turmoil The Middle East is at yet another pivotal point in its history. Conflict has unfortunately defined the region for many years, and the recent reshuffling of order in countries like Syria, coupled with the ongoing crisis between Israel and Palestine and several terrorist group supporters have left several questions unanswered about the future. The conflict in Gaza escalated further in 2024, following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel’s subsequent military response resulted in widespread devastation, with tens of thousands of civilians and children killed as part of the “collateral damage”. In 2025, the situation will continue to sit on a knife’s edge. Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a camp for internally displaced people in Rafah on May 27, 2024. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) The international community continues to grapple with the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with efforts to broker ceasefires and humanitarian aid facing massive challenges. The prospects for a lasting peace hinge on the willingness of both parties to engage in meaningful dialogue and the ability of global powers to facilitate such discussions. Meanwhile in Syria, fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has left an ominous power vacuum. The international community is actively engaged in efforts to stabilise the country, stressing the importance of respecting minority and women’s rights, preventing terrorism, and securing humanitarian aid. The intense rivalry between Israel and Iran is also anticipated to persist, with each side seeking to expand its influence in the region. President Trump is likely to adopt a more assertive stance in the Middle East, focusing on countering Iranian influence and addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AI: The robots are getting buff It’s almost become a cliche to say “artificial intelligence stands at a precipice”. But there’s no other way of putting it. We are currently gazing into a bizarre future brimming with potential, but the real question is: just how long am I going to be in a job? The past year has been another massive leap forward in the AI renaissance, with breakthroughs that have redefined the boundaries of what is possible. The launch of Google’s Veo 2, an AI video generator, has also set new standards in video content creation, outperforming its predecessors with remarkable accuracy and creativity. They’re getting smarter. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) In the corporate sphere, Salesforce unveiled Agentforce 2.0, an AI agent program that integrates with Slack, enhancing reasoning, integration, and customisation capabilities. One Aussie AI developer, who chose to remain nameless, predicted to me that it would be “less than five years” before most jobs done solely with a computer could be reliably replaced with AI. We’ll just have to wait and see if the world’s major employers opt to embrace a complete shift towards machine workers and usher in a new era of absurdity. Maybe we can all get behind universal basic income once the inevitable comes to pass. Maybe. What can you do about all this? Probably nothing. Just stay informed and hope to hell some maniacal dictator doesn’t hit his big red nuke button. 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