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Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

The Guardian - US

Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding better pay and pensions

The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.

Euronews

Global aid plummets – as Germany overtakes US to become biggest donor

IN FOCUS: Data also reveals that the US cut support for Ukraine by more than 90 per cent – while new UK government data reveals that UK aid fell by more than £1bn last year. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

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What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel escalated its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire

The Independent UK

Iranians Say Trump's War Is Punishing Civilians, Not Just The Regime

Iranian civilians say US strikes are damaging lives and livelihoods, not just the regime, as ceasefire tensions grow across the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

Has multilateralism hit a dead end? Could International organisations be collateral damage of the war in Iran?

One of the most striking aspects of the war with Iran is the extent to which it has highlighted the irrelevance of international organisations and multilateral approaches to resolving global conflicts.

The Conversation

Lebanon Declares National Mourning Day as Death Toll From Israeli Attacks Reaches 254 on Deadliest Day of 2026 Conflict

Explore the 2026 Lebanon conflict as Israeli airstrikes result in 254 deaths, escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian crisis. Learn about the ceasefire exclusions and stay updated on the latest news.

International Business Times UK

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Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back

A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement's scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.

The Times of India

France warns Lebanon must not be ‘scapegoat’ after Israeli strikes

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called for Lebanon not to be used as a "scapegoat" after Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to reports by Lebanese health authorities.

Radio France Internationale

‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship

The long read: When Putin invaded Ukraine, he raised murder to the level of national policy. I felt guilt by association. And I had to act

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

UN: Over 1,000 aid workers have been killed in the past 3 years, nearly triple the previous 3 years

More than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed across the globe in the last three years, nearly triple the death count in the previous three years, the U.N. says

The Independent UK

Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms

To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies

The Independent UK

Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say

Gunmen have attacked two communities in Nigeria's north-central region, killing at least 20 people, according to residents

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Israeli threats to occupy or annex south Lebanon dust off a decades-old playbook

A chorus of hawkish Israeli politicians is urging the country’s military to intensify its weekslong ground and air campaign against Hezbollah and pave the way for a more permanent presence in the country’s south.

Latin Times

Sheinbaum Pushes Back on UN Claim, Says Disappearances in Mexico Are 'Not Crimes Against Humanity'

The remarks follow a report which concluded there are "well-founded indications" that enforced disappearances in Mexico have occurred in a "widespread or systematic" manner

The Guardian - UK

Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say

Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transit

International Business Times

Is Strait of Hormuz Open Now? Strait of Hormuz Partially Reopens Under Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, is no longer fully closed but remains heavily restricted as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect Tuesday, allowing selective "safe passage" for approved vessels while thousands…

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The Independent UK

Bullet holes and scam scripts: Inside the global fraud centres on frontline of deadly conflict

What began as a small-time fraud operation run illegally from apartments have now expanded into a massive industry in Cambodia as authorities race against time to crack down on scam centres. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in latest test-launch

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LiveScience

'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource

Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and recipient of the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, about "water bankruptcy" and what countries should do to avoid catastrophe.

Evening Standard

What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran?

Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire, with negotiations on key points of difference set to take place

International Business Times UK

Why UN Security Council Failed to Act on Strait of Hormuz: Russia, China and France's Triple Resistance Exposed

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz after resistance from France diluted the text

The Times of India

Ceasefire, 'not the end of war': What next for US, Iran, Israel and the Hormuz question

A fragile pause has taken hold in the Middle East after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The deal, announced just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for possible large-scale strikes, is being seen as a temporary reprieve rather than a lasting settlement, with key…

The Conversation

How Artemis II’s Earthset photo compares with the iconic Earthrise image from 1968

As Nasa’s Artemis II mission completed its lunar flyby, the astronauts sent back a stunning image of the colourful Earth setting behind the Moon. This breathtaking photo, called Earthset, draws inevitable comparisons with the original Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 flight in 1968.

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