Israeli Beirut strike kills five, escalates regional tensions
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills five, escalating Middle East tensions. Listen to the Full Story podcast for expert analysis on Lebanon's precarious situation.
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills five, escalating Middle East tensions. Listen to the Full Story podcast for expert analysis on Lebanon's precarious situation.
The UN calls for an impartial investigation after confirming 127 civilian deaths in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since last November's truce. Read the full report on the escalating violations.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, urging peace and Christian unity. Discover the history of papal visits and what's at stake.
RMT union announces four days of CrossCountry train strikes in December over pay and staffing, causing major Christmas travel disruption. Plan your journeys now.
CrossCountry rail strikes on four consecutive Saturdays in December will cause travel misery for Christmas shoppers and families. RMT union cites unresolved pay and staffing issues.
Exclusive evidence reveals Israel used widely prohibited cluster munitions in recent Lebanon conflict, marking first deployment in nearly 20 years. Human rights groups condemn indiscriminate weapons.
At least 13 killed in an Israeli drone and missile strike on a crowded Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, marking the deadliest violation of the ceasefire. Read the full report.
An Israeli drone strike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13, marking the deadliest attack since the 2024 ceasefire. Read the latest developments.
Health leaders warn NHS may cut frontline staff and reduce operations to cover £240m doctor strike costs. Thousands of appointments at risk as five-day walkout begins.
A doctor urges against judging medics working through NHS strikes, revealing many can't afford to lose pay due to financial pressures and family commitments.
Israel's President demands an end to 'shocking' settler violence in the West Bank after a surge in attacks. Read the latest on the escalating tensions and official reactions.
A significant 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paphos, Cyprus, prompting evacuations. Tremors were felt as far as Lebanon and Israel. Get the latest details.
Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan leader, is released on bail after 10 years in a Lebanese prison over a missing cleric case. Read the full story on the diplomatic development.
Israeli forces have conducted extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in one of the most significant escalations since hostilities began. The attacks come in response to rocket fire from Lebanese territory.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses junior doctors of holding the country to ransom after they reject inflation-busting pay deal, triggering fresh NHS walkouts that threaten to cripple healthcare services.
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting extends olive branch to junior doctors in dramatic bid to halt NHS walkouts and begin pay negotiations immediately if Labour wins power.
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
A senior Hezbollah commander has been killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions as fears grow of a wider regional conflict.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's landmark Beirut trip signals potential diplomatic shift with substantial financial aid pledge to Lebanese military.
Israeli defence minister announces potential major escalation in Lebanon conflict, warning of 'devastating consequences' for Hezbollah amid ongoing cross-border hostilities.
The United Nations has launched an urgent investigation into the alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet Galal El-Behairy during his detention in Lebanon, raising serious human rights concerns.
Lebanese President Najib Mikati directs army to engage Israeli soldiers following deadly border raid that killed a municipal worker, escalating tensions in the region.
Fresh violence erupts in Gaza as Israel resumes military operations after former US President Donald Trump's controversial comments derail ceasefire negotiations.
Fresh Israeli military operations in Gaza threaten to collapse the delicate ceasefire agreement, with overnight strikes raising fears of renewed full-scale conflict as diplomatic efforts intensify.
Dramatic footage captures intense explosions illuminating Gaza's night sky during latest Israeli military operations. Exclusive video analysis reveals scale of bombardment.
A UN peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon had a miraculous escape after an Israeli drone dropped a explosive device just metres from their vehicles, raising serious concerns about the safety of international forces in the region.
Massive airport strikes across Italy threaten to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers, with widespread flight cancellations and delays expected throughout the country's major transport hubs.
In a powerful address from Beirut, Pope Francis calls for international intervention to prevent Lebanon's collapse and urges regional stability amid escalating tensions.
UNIFIL forces report intensifying cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of a full-scale regional war as diplomatic efforts struggle to contain the crisis.
Fresh wave of NHS strikes announced as junior doctors reject government pay offer, threatening major disruption to healthcare services across England.