Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Watch: ‘Scariest night’ as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Kyiv’s depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted – like the one that hit Anastasiia’s home.
Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The “cockroach” movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India’s prime minister in years.
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine’s skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia’s missile barrages.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate’s popularity in a swing state.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January’s protests.
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria’s security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
