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Israel news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Israel published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  1. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    World Breakdancing Record Set in Kazan

    A world record for breakdancing was set in Kazan, Russia, with 430 people simultaneously performing the windmill (Gелик) move at the Central Stadium. The record was set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of breakdancing in Tatarstan and was part of the International Breakdancing and Street Art Tournament 'КОМБОнейшн'. Participants ranged in age from 8 to 50 and came from 127 cities in Russia, as well as Taiwan, Japan, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
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  2. SportsIsraelTennisEsports

    PV Sindhu's World Championship Run Ends in Quarterfinals

    PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist, lost to world No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the women's singles quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. Sindhu, who had been aiming for her sixth medal at the prestigious event, fought back after losing the first game but couldn't sustain her momentum in the decider. Her exit ended India's hopes of a women's singles medal at the championships.
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  5. CultureIsraelFilm TV

    Jamie Lynn Spears Denies Pregnancy Ended 'Zoey 101'

    Jamie Lynn Spears has finally addressed the long-standing rumor that her teenage pregnancy with daughter Maddie caused the cancellation of her Nickelodeon show 'Zoey 101'. She clarified that the show's production had wrapped before her pregnancy announcement, and the ending was a creative decision made prior to her personal life making headlines. Spears emphasized that Maddie should not bear the weight of this false narrative.
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  7. SportsIsrael

    Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Impresses in MLB Debut

    New York Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr., promoted to the majors earlier this month, has made an immediate impact at shortstop. In his 12th game, Lombard Jr. has already shown impressive defensive skills, ranking among the top five shortstops in MLB in defensive runs saved. Offensively, he's batting .293 with a .463 slugging percentage and a .833 OPS, tallying 12 hits, two home runs, three RBIs, and eight runs. Teammates and fans alike have praised his performance, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. calling him 'a veteran at shortstop' despite being just 21 years old.
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