Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there
The strike hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late May 25, according to the media reports
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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens to Retaliate for U.S. Strikes as Talks Continue
The threat by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps came after American military forces attacked sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. In the meantime, hostilities continue.
Trump urges Texas Republicans to vote for Ken Paxton as four-term senator John Cornyn fights to hold seat – live
Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, takes on four-term incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday in a primary that tests Trump’s grip on Republican partyAmeric…
It’s Still Spring in Europe, but the Heat is Already Breaking Records
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made…
Trial of US priest charged with sexual assault begins with jury selection
Anthony Odiong accused of sexually abusing three female congregants in Waco faces a maximum of life imprisonmentThe criminal trial of a Roman Catholic…
Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – UK politics live
‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlierKeir Starmer has said that SNP leaders…
Middle East crisis live: Iran’s foreign ministry says US broke ceasefire with overnight strikes
The US military said it carried out strikes on Monday against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sitesUS strikes Iran …
People in Kent and Sussex asked to use water only for essentials after outages
South East Water says demand has jumped owing to extreme heat but stops short of compulsory measuresSouth East Water has asked members of the public t…
Sales of fans, ice cubes and sunscreen surge during May UK heatwave
With many homes poorly designed for extreme heat, retailers report high demand for air conditioning and outdoor shadeFans are selling at a rate of thr…
Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry
The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspende…
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Senegalese AFCON supporters return home after royal pardon
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January…
Moscow wants to ‘destabilise’ Europe, EU chief warns, as countries summon Russian ambassadors over Kyiv threats – as it happened
Ursula von der Leyen visiting Lithuania amid drone incursions as diplomats are called over Russian requests for envoys to leave the Ukrainian capitalB…
Ghana introduces free e-visa system for African citizens
Ghana is introducing a new e-visa system, which is to be free of charge for all African citizens. The country hopes that this free visa will attract b…
Iran war threatens Sudan's already fragile agricultural sector
As the US's conflict with Iran continues to block crucial shipping lanes, Sudanese farmers are warning it is disrupting food production in an already …
A year ahead of the French presidential election, where do candidates stand?
The first round of the French presidential election is just a year away, and a new poll gives an idea of where things stand. French far-right Jordan B…
Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-…
Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate dipl…
SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds
Scottish National party’s attempt to focus on call for independence referendum overshadowed by embezzlement scandalThe Scottish National party was acc…
Belgium Crash Kills 4 as Train Hits School Van
Two children, 12 and 15, were among those killed in the crash near Brussels, officials said. The students in the van attended a special education scho…
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed o…
Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’
Abandon the Ukrainian capital or risk being hit in a new and intense wave of attacks
Watch: India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026
From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the to…
Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel
Woman argued water was a universal human right but court ruled no law obliged hoteliers to serve it from tapsA tourist’s simple request for a glass of…
'Heat dome': Heatwave conditions hit France and parts of Europe
🌡️ #France and the #UK on Monday experienced their hottest day in the month of May on record, the countries' weather agencies said, warning that Tuesd…
Israel issues fresh evacuation orders in south Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israel has issued an evacuation order for residents in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh, warning of fresh strikes against Hezbollah, despite a …
Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama
Panel of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black votersAlabama cannot use a new Republican-friendly …
Iran looking to 'buy time to rebuild its military' amid talks to end war
Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile …
Louvre’s $100 million jewel heist to be adapted for the big screen
The audacious $100 million Louvre jewel robbery that stunned France last year is heading to the big screen, with director Romain Gavras adapting a new…
World Cup fever brings hope to NYC’s immigrant hubs after Trump crackdown
Recent times have been tough for small businesses in many immigrant neighbourhoods across the US, with locals blaming Donald Trump’s deportation crack…