Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon’s PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.
Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.
Malawi’s parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday’s poll.
‘Cataclysmic’ situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza’s biggest urban centre.
Israeli minister touts Gaza ‘real estate bonanza’, defying international backlash
Bezalel Smotrich, an ultranationalist who has been sanctioned by the UK and others, said he was in discussion with the US over the idea.
Three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
The two men and a woman were all arrested in Grays, Essex, the Metropolitan Police says.
Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo’s long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.
Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.
Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office
The US leader said the journalist was “hurting Australia very much” as he said he would meet the country’s PM “very soon”.
