Lebanese civilians fleeing Israeli attacks face hardship and exploitation
As Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon, civilians brace for more violent consequences amid conflict with Hezbollah.
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NYC mayor Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges
Eric Adams says he will fight charges stemming from alleged illegal campaign contributions from Turkish sources.
What is Zelenskyy’s ‘Victory Plan’ against Russia?
Long-range missiles and urgent NATO membership for Ukraine: Here's more about Zelenskyy's plan for victory.
More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN
About half of them were children and adolescents and 80 percent were Syrian nationals, according to UNHCR.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Israeli cities, US warships
Iran-aligned group says it will continue its attacks on Israel until its 'aggression on Lebanon and Gaza stops'.
Israel bombs compound of Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing one person
Assault targets area sheltering displaced Palestinians, destroying 18 tents and injuring seven people.
At least 3,661 killed in ‘senseless’ Haiti gang violence this year: UN
UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels ‘criminality’ and widens humanitarian crisis.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, moves to Georgia: What we know
Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to tropical storm but authorities warn rainfall and winds are still a danger.
Israel attacks school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza
A mass burial is also held in Khan Younis after 88 unidentifiable bodies of Palestinians were sent to Gaza by Israel.
What is XEC, the new COVID variant spreading in the West?
The XEC variant has spread across 27 countries, including France and the US, infecting more than 600 people.
Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party’s lurch to ‘far right’
Former co-chair criticises party's 'hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities'.
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning governing party vote
Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.
Russia rattles the nuclear sabre again, as Ukraine devastates its munitions
Ukraine may have destroyed three months’ worth of Russian ammunition in one night using its drones.
Haitian advocates push to hold Trump, Vance accountable for false claims
Advocates say effort in Ohio to charge Donald Trump and JD Vance aims to end impunity for spreading anti-migrant claims.
Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared
US execution comes days after that of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, where victim's family also asked for clemency.
Israel launches new Lebanon attacks despite growing calls for ceasefire
Dozens killed in Israeli attacks, Lebanon's health ministry says, as Israel claims it killed Hezbollah senior commander.
‘A nightmare’: Lebanese Americans anxious, angry as Israel attacks homeland
Lebanese community members in US are pushing through grief, fear and outrage to help people back home.
Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel's war is over.
Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows ahead of US vote
Biden administration has pledged 'surge' in support, but friction has increased between Trump and Ukrainian leader.
Syria funding crisis leaves vital Idlib hospital on brink of closure
Medical services at Bab al-Hawa hospital in northwest Syria are about to stop, and patients' options are slim.