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Lebanese displaced by war turn to satellites to check their homes
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese residents remain displaced from over 100 villages in southern Lebanon after Israel intensified military operations against Hezbollah in March 2026, and with Israel barring re-entry to the area, many are turning to commercial satellite imagery to find out whether their homes are still standing. The practice underscores the human toll…
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WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional alliance
Members of Congress reacted sharply along party lines to the White House’s newly announced nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, with Democrats warning it risks fuelling a nuclear arms race in the Middle East while Republicans defended it as a necessary reinforcement of regional alliances. The disagreement highlights broader tensions over how far the Trump…
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Israel detains more than 70 in West Bank after deadly clashes
Israeli forces detained more than 70 people across the occupied West Bank following deadly violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. The arrests signal a major security response and risk further escalating tensions in a territory already affected by raids, settler violence and expanding Israeli settlements. The military said the detentions took…
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Joshua’s dramatic win over Prenga in pictures
Anthony Joshua secured a dramatic knockout victory over Albanian fighter Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, a result that sets up a long-awaited super-fight against Tyson Fury later this year. Joshua, 36, was knocked down twice in the first round by the little-known Prenga in what could have been one of boxing’s biggest upsets, before recovering to…
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Britain and its NATO allies face direct challenge from Putin ‘within months’ to test Burnham and probe for cracks in the alliance while Trump distracted with Iran, intelligence insiders warn
Intelligence sources have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to mount a direct challenge against Britain and its NATO allies within the coming months, using the confrontation to test new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and probe for weaknesses within the alliance. The warning comes amid concern that US President Donald Trump’s attention is…
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Josh Kelly Retains IBF Light-Middleweight Title in Bruising Saudi Arabia Clash with Agyarko
Josh Kelly successfully defended his IBF light-middleweight world championship against Caoimhin Agyarko in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, winning by points decision. The Sunderland fighter dominated the opening rounds and control
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Burnham sparks anti-Semitism row after handing ministerial post to MP who met Hamas officials with Jeremy Corbyn
Andy Burnham has become embroiled in a row over anti-Semitism after appointing an MP who previously met Hamas officials alongside Jeremy Corbyn to a ministerial position. The move has drawn criticism from critics who argue it raises questions about judgement and sensitivity given the nature of the past meeting, adding to wider scrutiny of Burnham’s…
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Sunday shows preview: Trump faces pressure on Iran endgame as war widens
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Agyarko ‘didn’t do enough’ in world title defeat
Caoimhin Agyarko suffered the first defeat of his professional career after losing a unanimous decision to IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia. The Belfast fighter admitted afterwards that he “didn’t do enough” to become the first black Irish world champion, despite feeling he had done enough to win in the closing stages. The…
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Houthis Fire Missiles At Saudi Arabia In Response To Airstrikes In Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia on Saturday, targeting Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The escalation deepens a wider crisis over shipping routes in the Middle East, coming as the Houthis threaten to close the Bab…