Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon in intense fighting as US-Iran talks postponed
admin Israel’s military says its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area. Lebanon’s…
June 2026
Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a special election for a seat in Parliament, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir…
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program
The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran.…
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died. The…
There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.
The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease…
Cuba’s Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise
Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package with unprecedented free-market measures. The plan aims to open the struggling…
Macron’s diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace.…
Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times but their hopes are…
Clouds of black smoke rise over Moscow after Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery
Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting flights at the city's…
Pentagon chief urges Europe to take the lead as he pushes a ‘NATO 3.0′ reboot
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says America’s European allies must lead their own defense and help turn NATO into a…