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Trump Ally Tom Barrack Cleared in UAE Lobbying Case
A US court has acquitted former Trump advisor Tom Barrack of illegally acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates. The verdict delivers a significant blow to the US Justice Department's lobbying crackdown.
Tennessee CEO fired over AI-generated explicit employee images
The CEO of a Tennessee-based company has been abruptly terminated after an investigation revealed he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create and distribute sexually explicit deepfake images of female employees, sparking outrage and legal scrutiny
Netanyahu Warns of 'Very Hot' Summer Amid Hezbollah Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a stark warning of intensified conflict with Hezbollah, as cross-border strikes escalate and fears of a full-scale war with Lebanon grow.
UK's Autumn of Discontent: Mass Strikes Loom
The UK faces an 'autumn of discontent' as a perfect storm of pay disputes threatens to bring the nation's essential services to a standstill with coordinated strikes from unions representing doctors, teachers, and transport workers.
Fatah in secret Hezbollah talks, defying Palestinian Authority
In a major shift, the Palestinian Fatah movement has held unprecedented talks with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Beirut, challenging the Palestinian Authority's official stance and potentially reshaping regional alliances.
Pope Leon XIV's first international trip could be to Lebanon
In a significant diplomatic development, a senior Cardinal has indicated that Lebanon is the most probable destination for the newly elected Pope Leon XIV's inaugural international apostolic journey, highlighting a message of peace and unity.
UN Warns Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Could Spark All-Out War
The UN Security Council expresses 'profound concern' over escalating violence on the Israel-Lebanon border. UNIFIL peacekeepers are caught in the crossfire as fears of a major regional conflict intensify.
Ex-envoy warns of Gaza-Lebanon crisis
Ex-British ambassador Tom Fletcher highlights growing instability in Gaza and Lebanon, urging international intervention to prevent further conflict.
Hezbollah warns of escalation as US seeks to calm Israel-Lebanon tensions
Hezbollah's leader signals readiness for conflict amid US diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon.
US may cut UNIFIL funding over Hezbollah concerns
The Trump administration warns of potential funding cuts to UNIFIL, citing concerns over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon. The move could destabilise the region further.
Assad accused of sheltering militants in Beirut
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been accused of sheltering Turkish Sunni Islamist militants in Beirut, raising tensions in the region. The allegations come amid ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Hezbollah warns Israel of 'no rules' war
Hezbollah's leader warns of an all-out conflict with Israel, vowing to abandon restraint if hostilities intensify, amid rising fears of regional escalation.
US pressure on Lebanon risks dangerous Hezbollah escalation
The US is urging Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities, a move experts warn could destabilise the fragile nation and heighten Middle East conflicts.
Hezbollah warns of escalation with Israel
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem warns of potential escalation with Israel as cross-border clashes intensify, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
How nostalgia clouds doctors' strike judgments
Experts warn that rose-tinted views of the past are skewing public perception of ongoing NHS strikes, with emotional biases clouding rational debate about healthcare reforms.
Hezbollah warns Israel of 'war with no rules'
Hezbollah's leader warns of a full-scale war with 'no rules' if Israel continues its aggression, raising fears of a regional conflict.
Hezbollah leader: 'God is our protector' against Israel
Hezbollah's secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah vows divine protection as clashes with Israel escalate, raising fears of a broader conflict in Lebanon.
NHS GPs and nurses announce fresh strike over pay
Thousands of NHS doctors and nurses are set to walk out in a new wave of strikes as pay negotiations collapse, threatening further disruption to patient care.
Irish woman's harrowing tale of Lebanon's economic collapse
Rebecca Black, an Irish woman living in Beirut, recounts the daily struggles of Lebanon's economic crisis, from power cuts to food shortages, as the country teeters on the brink.
NHS nurses and GPs vote on strike action
Thousands of NHS nurses and GPs across the UK are voting on potential strike action as pay disputes escalate, raising fears of further disruption to healthcare services.
Junior doctors' strikes erode public goodwill
As junior doctors stage their longest-ever strike, public patience wears thin amid record NHS waiting lists and cancelled operations. Experts warn the profession risks losing its privileged status.
NHS strikes may breach doctors' ethical duties - watchdog warned
The General Medical Council faces mounting pressure to rule that NHS strikes breach doctors' ethical duty to protect patients, as the bitter pay dispute escalates.
Macron visits Beirut urging Lebanese reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron makes a surprise visit to Beirut, urging Lebanese leaders to implement crucial reforms amidst ongoing political and economic crises.
Lebanon votes to drop Arabic as official language
Lebanon's parliament has sparked outrage by voting to abolish Arabic as an official language, replacing it with English in a move critics call 'cultural erasure'.
Doctors vow prolonged strikes over Streeting's NHS reforms
The British Medical Association escalates its battle with Labour's Wes Streeting, threatening prolonged strikes if he pursues NHS reforms as Health Secretary.
Palma Airport strikes threaten summer travel chaos
Major travel disruption expected as Palma de Mallorca Airport staff announce strike action over wages, threatening holiday plans for thousands.
Guardian readers capture Lebanon's soul in stunning photos
Explore breathtaking photographs submitted by Guardian readers, revealing the raw beauty and complex layers of Lebanon through their lenses.
Ryanair warns of flight chaos amid French strikes
Ryanair passengers face potential travel chaos as French air traffic controllers announce strikes, threatening holiday plans across Europe.
Israel strikes Syria amid deadly clan clashes
Israeli forces have launched attacks on Syrian military positions following violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities, raising fears of further regional instability.
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