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[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Since the attack, German authorities and advocacy groups have reported a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents across the country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Plus, big AI players are lining up blockbuster debt deals to pay for chips, and the FlyDubai co-pilot almost carried out his attack in July.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The motion attracted criticism from opposition parties and some Jewish groups, who labelled it an "attack on the Jewish community".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel by vowing to fight antisemitism in Germany while pressing for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Japanese military have several reasons to attack Pearl Harbor and the Philippines in quick succession.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"Jewish people must be able to live without fear throughout Germany," the chancellor said in the statement marking the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in 2023 that set off the Gaza war.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The two attacks, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, also caused material damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

"What would have happened if they had woken me? This would not have happened," he said, suggesting that his response would have better protected Israel from the attacks.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

And, wouldn’t you know it, Gradilla planned to bring up that very subject with his students this week — he didn’t even know about Hilton’s attacks against Becerra until I told him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Over the following hours and days, reading classified cables in his Pentagon office, Ellsberg learned the truth about the South Vietnamese attacks on North Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Yocheved Ruttenberg grew up in Baltimore, went by “Kim,” and was selling roofing door-to-door in Texas when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the past two weeks alone, nine commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in two seafarer injuries and one death, according to the International Maritime Organization and the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Martin was attacked near to where he had been attending a gender-reveal party several hours earlier at a pub.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

In recent days, Russia has attacked several bridges across the Dnipro river that divides the city, causing traffic gridlock and transport disruption.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In Africa, French and British troops invaded the German protectorate of Togoland, while German forces attacked the British colony of South Africa.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Gordon's narrow runs from a wider starting position have been mirrored by Saka and Rogers on the other side too - a new string to England's attacking bow.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Both sides are attacking and defending communication signals on an unprecedented scale, innovating at pace, while the U.S. and other Western countries are working to catch up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Going into this, there was positivity around Scotland's energy and the chances they'd been creating, about a burgeoning attacking style far removed from Clarke's supposed stodginess.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Editors from London to Hollywood, elated that blood-sucking predators are attacking A-listers on their private beaches, have posted lurid headlines about “Vegan Vampire” ticks and “Billionaires Under Siege.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

“No—no,” he said slowly, “it would be folly to think of attacking them.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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