JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) - Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes
Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the
Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been schduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia citing security concerns. West, now known as Ye, was scheduled to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18 at the
As it turned out, Jay-Z had been quietly setting the stage over the past few months for what we could expect during his headlining show at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. On streaming, he’d changed his name from Jay-Z to its original spelling, JAŸ-Z, perhaps a wink and a nod
The man was believed to have fallen at a rocky area near the summit staircase.
Japan rejects 'new militarism' label as its defense minister says Tokyo open to talks with China
Flights between Singapore and Phuket will be suspended from June 3 to Aug 1.
The French interior ministry said that some 416 persons were arrested nationally, including 283 in Paris alone.
Senior IDF officers told Haaretz that the government is not sharing the full picture of U.S.-Iran negotiations that could affect the course of the war in Lebanon. Sources added that Hezbollah may extend the range of its rocket and drone attacks as forces push deeper into Lebanon
The expulsion was over an interview that NYT conducted with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
The shoal become a frequent flashpoint between China and the Philippines over sovereignty and fishing rights.
Hegseth's "model ally" rankings unsettled South-east Asian delegates over trade leverage fears.
Tyukin immigrated to Israel from Ukraine in 2020 with his mother and was her only son. Hezbollah has employed small drones controlled with fiber-optic cables against Israeli forces in the latest round of fighting
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle
A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario.
Dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands.
Israeli forces seized the Crusader-era stronghold after days of clashes with Hezbollah and are now within 5km of the city of Nabatiyeh. Senior officers warned a sudden political halt could leave forces exposed deep inside Lebanon
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles branded the move as a “cost-effective” measure.
A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation by shifting immune cells into a more anti-inflammatory mode.
Hulu led this year’s CrimeCon Clue Awards, winning two major categories: “Only Murders in the Building” won the award for outstanding scripted series, while the streamer’s “Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted” landed the prize for outstanding docuseries. Those
Across Europe, getting enough fruit and vegetables remains a daily struggle for many. Could fruit juice help reach the target?
Food inflation has fallen sharply from its 2023 peak — but European grocery prices are nearly a third higher than before the pandemic, and the reasons they stay high are structural.
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Access to capital, risk-taking and building global companies were central themes in Athens at Panathēnea 2026.
The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup.
Europe suffers huge economic losses due to hailstorms, but climate experts warn that rising temperatures is only making them bigger and more damaging.
Malaysia and Norway have fallen into a diplomatic dispute this month since the latter revoked export approvals for certain technologies.
The US is exploring selling Malaysia missiles to fill the gap Norway's exit left, said the Malaysian defence minister.
The world’s largest carpooling platform BlaBlaCar said soaring energy costs have pushed 600,000 additional drivers onto the app in 2026.
Residents have long protested that the hills are being torn apart by unchecked mining.
The plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.
A woman from Singapore died while making the trek to the landmark on May 30.
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Researchers say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.
The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people, have come under regulatory scrutiny in May.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is bracing for a major attack from Russia that he said he expects to occur within the next 48 hours, citing intelligence shared by the U.S. and European allies. “Today at night, or tomorrow at night, we will have, we think that we will
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday asked a federal judge to recuse herself from overseeing the department's lawsuit against Georgia election officials, arguing that her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis raises questions about her
The week began with the ceasefire in Iran seeming more a negotiation over what the meaning of the war was in the first place, rather than a straightforward attempt at peace. It ended in a similarly surreal position. In between, Iran accused the US of continuing strikes.
May 30 - The U.S. military said on Saturday it had carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killing three men, the second strike in as many days.
Though at least the stealth-em-up is adding rebindable keys.
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese defence minister Koizumi Shinjirō.
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.
