Iran Live Updates: Israel Attacks Beirut and Tehran as Fighting in Middle East Accelerates
The Israeli military said it had begun a “broad-scale” attack in Iran’s capital, hours after hitting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. The Pentagon said Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes were decreasing.
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Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut
US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of BeirutTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?The first government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals back to the UK from the Middle East touched down on Friday.The plane took off from Muscat, the capital city of Oman, at 1.36pm GMT on Thursday and arrived at London Stansted just before 1am on Friday. Continue reading...
Israel Pounds Southern Beirut, a Hezbollah Stronghold
The strikes were the most intense bombardment since a cease-fire deal in late 2024.
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
Sri Lanka Is Caught in the Middle as Second Iranian Vessel Seeks Safe Haven
A day after rescuing Iranian sailors from the wreckage of a warship sunk by a U.S. submarine, Sri Lanka’s neutrality is being tested.
Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release
Decision marks end of years-long legal saga for 78-year-old critic of Chinese Communist partyJimmy Lai, the prominent pro-democracy activist who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong, has said he will not appeal his conviction.The decision marks the end of a years-long legal saga for the 78-year-old critic of the Chinese Communist party (CCP), and opens the door for political negotiations to his release. Continue reading...
Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation warning sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
Australia news live: Victorian pharmacies to provide the pill without script; fire ants detected in Queensland rainforest
Jacinta Allan says the program will make it easier for women to access contraceptives, as well as save time and money. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading...
Trump Says He Wants to Destroy Iran’s Navy. Here’s What to Know.
The United States has long considered Iranian naval ships a serious threat, even as the country’s nuclear and missile programs dominate discussions of its military capabilities.
Queensland and NT warned to prepare for major flooding as tropical lows bring deluge
BoM issues flood watch covering most of Queensland while NT authorities warn houses and roads could be inundated Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland and Northern Territory towns are being warned to prepare for major flooding as multiple tropical lows across northern Australia unleash a deluge.The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch covering most of Queensland, with major flood warnings in place across several river catchments including the Flinders, Georgina and Thomson rivers and the Eyre and Cooper creeks. Continue reading...