International - Last year 2024
Higgins accuses Israel of leaking his letter of congratulations to President of Iran
In a statement, the Israeli embassy said it was a “baseless accusation”.
Netanyahu admits 'series of blows' on Hezbollah but says Israel will 'not tolerate' attacks in return
- Israel is threatening to send Hezbollah a 'message'.
- The deputy chief of Hezbollah has said it is ready for 'all military possibilities'.
- The EU's top foreign affairs diplomat has expressed 'extreme concern' over the escalating situation.
'The fabric of the country is fraying': How swing states like Georgia will decide the US election
- Atlanta is quite liberal, but the wider Georgia state typically votes Republican
- Nationwide polls place Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck
Israel says top Hezbollah commander among 12 people killed in strike on Beirut
A source close to Hezbollah said the strike killed the group’s elite Radwan unit chief.
Hezbollah leader says Israel will face 'tough retribution' following device blasts
- The death toll from the explosions has risen to 37 people.
- Lebanon's Prime Minister said a UN Security Council meeting tomorrow should "take a firm stance to stop the Israeli aggression".
- The Israeli military confirmed today that it struck seven Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon overnight.
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
The ship, named New Energy, is a Palau registered craft and has been named in a list of US State Department sanctions.
At least 20 dead and hundreds wounded in new wave of hand-held device explosions in Lebanon
- The explosions come a day after pagers held by members of Hezbollah exploded simultaneously, killing 12 people and injuring thousands.
- Some of today's blasts took place during funerals of those killed yesterday.
- Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution today demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestine within 12 months.