Israel hits Lebanese capital in ‘targeted strike’
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month’s ceasefire.
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Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster’s millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Tweety McTreason’s approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations
Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
Germany pledges 4 submarines by 2036 in high-stakes pitch to Canada
Germany’s defence minister says submarine maker ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise
The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election
On June 18, voters will determine the fate of Andy Burnham, a possible contender to replace embattled PM Starmer.
A rare King Arthur manuscript is going up for auction. Scholars hope it won’t end up in a private collection
A richly illustrated 13th-century French tome describing the adventures of King Arthur is heading to the auction block after more than 700 years tucked away
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon after large-scale evacuation orders
The Israeli military has ordered Lebanese residents to leave some 17% of the country’s territory.
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Iran targets U.S. airbase as both sides exchange periodic strikes
Iran targeted a U.S. airbase on Thursday after the U.S. military struck one of its drone operations near the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation in