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Mika: ‘Scrutiny over my sexuality was kind of brutal’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Beirut-born pop star is back with his first English-language album in six years, the dazzling ‘Hyperlove’. He opens up to Roisin O’Connor about the lasting influence of his late mother, Joannie, his lambasting by music critics when he broke through in 2007, and why his pursuit…

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Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of ship linked to Beirut port blast

The supervising prosecutor, Angel Kanev, said that the key issue is whether sufficient guarantees have been provided that a death sentence will not be imposed.

Euronews

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite Igor Grechushkin, the owner of a ship linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion

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Photos of a Beirut woman's rooftop sanctuary for pigeons

Every evening as the sun drops behind Beirut’s concrete skyline, Loubna Hamdan steps onto her rooftop and whistles. A flutter of wings follows. Dozens of pigeons — white, speckled, chestnut, black — circle above her, catching the day's last light. Here, the 36-year-old office worker has found an unexpected refuge.

The Independent UK

Why Lebanon's Christians wield power greater than their numbers

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon this week underscores the unique position of Christians in the Middle East’s most religiously diverse nation – the only Arab country led by a Christian president. As Lebanon faces multiple crises, Christians wield influence far greater than their numbers.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Leo XIV Visits Lebanon, Rebukes Queen Rania Over Safety Concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon for a historic interfaith mission, uniting Christian and Muslim leaders in Beirut. The Pontiff is championing the 'divine gift of peace' and encouraging the nation's youth during this critical maiden voyage.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV urges unity and peace at interfaith gathering in Lebanon

The pontiff's message emphasised the importance of Lebanon and its Christian population to the Catholic Church.

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The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he is wrapping up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon

The Independent UK

Pope wraps up Lebanon visit with silent prayer at site of 2020 port explosion

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his trip to Lebanon, including a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion

The Independent UK

Pope urges Christians to remain in Lebanon despite years of bloodshed

Christians have been emigrating for decades amid the conflict

The Independent UK

Pope to visit Christian sites in Lebanon as he encourages Christians not to abandon the region

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

Euronews

Pope Leo heads to Lebanon with message of hope after years of crises

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon

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Pope Leo to go against Vatican tradition on first trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV will make a notable departure from his predecessors in the first foreign trip of his pontificate

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo warns of risk from ‘piecemeal’ world war in first overseas trip

Leo welcomed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he begins six-day itinerary that will also include visit to Lebanon

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip

The Independent UK

Thousands mourn Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Thousands have attended the funeral organized by Hezbollah for its top military commander, killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb

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Euronews

Officials clear debris after first Israeli strike in Beirut in months

Residents of Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik woke up on Monday to see debris scattered around roads targeted by the attack, as well as damaged cars and buildings.

Evening Standard

Hezbollah chief of staff among five killed as Israel strikes Beirut

Military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai is a veteran who had held a series of senior positions

Euronews

Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel announced it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai in a strike on Beirut, marking the first Israeli strike in the city since June.

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah chief of staff killed in Beirut airstrike, Israeli military says

Militant group confirms Haytham Ali Tabatabai was killed in attack that dramatically escalates tensions in the region

Axios

Israel says it assassinated Hezbollah's top military commander in Beirut

Israel struck Beirut, aiming at Hezbollah's top military commander.

The Independent UK

Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in its latest violation of Lebanon ceasefire

First Israeli attack on Beirut since June kills five people and injures 25

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'We swapped our 2-bed Dollis Hill flat for a 5-bed house in Reigate'

Jad and Aga expanded their Beirut street food concept to Reigate when they left the capital

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