The UK government has said it is “appalled” by reports that Israel deliberately fired on United Nations bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two UN peacekeepers from Indonesia were wounded…
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Israel: PM Netanyahu mulls Iran response
US President Joe Biden has held a much-anticipated call with Israel’s prime minister – believed to be their first dialogue in weeks. Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden are thought to…
Portugal: Authorities to cut tax for under-35s
The Portuguese government is to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under, in an attempt to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal. As…
France: Drug-related killings shake Marseille
Two grisly killings involving teenagers have shaken the French city of Marseille, which has long battled organised crime and drug-related violence.Last week, a 14-year-old murdered a taxi driver during a…
USA: Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs amid strike and quality concerns
Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business. Chief executive Kelly Ortberg…
Ireland: PM Harris brands Israel attacks on UN a breach of international law
The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has described Israel’s attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon as a breach of international law. Harris said it was an “extraordinarily concerning development”.…
USA: Biden urges Israel to stop shooting at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
US President Joe Biden has said he is “absolutely, positively” urging Israel to stop firing at UN peacekeepers during its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two incidents in 48…
Martinique: Authorities close airport in response to violent protests
Passengers were left stranded when the international airport in the Caribbean island of Martinique was forced to close by unrest over the cost of living in the French territory. On…
Kenya: President seeks financial support for Haiti mission
Kenya has appealed for urgent financial support from the international community to sustain a police deployment in Haiti, which has been extended by a year. The multinational security mission, which…
Tibet: British Everest climber’s foot found after 100 years
A foot believed to belong to a British climber who went missing 100 years ago has been found on Mount Everest, in a discovery that may solve one of mountaineering’s…