Israel has pulled its forces from southern Lebanon apart from five positions, Lebanon’s state news agency says. Israel’s withdrawal is a key part of the ceasefire which ended a year-long…
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UK: ‘Fireball’ from space seen hurtling through sky
A “fireball” spotted hurtling through the sky in Lincolnshire was probably the remains of a rocket booster. The flaming ball with a bright streak trailing behind it was seen shooting…
Iran: Detained British couple charged with espionage in Iran
Detained Britons Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been charged in Iran with espionage, the country’s judiciary news agency has said. Mr and Mrs Foreman were arrested in January but news…
Japan: Government to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors. An…
New Zealand: Tourism drive draws ire
Depending on how you read it, New Zealand’s latest tourism tagline can be a well-meaning plea for people to visit – or a threat to kick Kiwis out. “Everyone Must…
Canada: Three critically injured after plane flips at Toronto airport – emergency services
One child and two adults have been critically injured after a plane crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson airport in Canada, according to emergency services. Images shared on…
Syria: Iran’s abandoned bases
Mouldy half-finished food on bunk beds, discarded military uniforms and abandoned weapons – these are the remnants of an abrupt retreat from this base that once belonged to Iran and…
UK: Starmer says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine peace deal
Sir Keir Starmer has said any Ukraine peace deal would require a “US backstop” to deter Russia from attacking its neighbour again. Speaking after a hastily convened meeting with European…
USA: Hundreds fired at aviation safety agency
The Trump administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, according to the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union, weeks after a fatal mid-air plane collision in…