Lebanon
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Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
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Israel votes in first election since 7 October attacks and Gaza war
Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday (27 October) in the first election since the 7 October attacks and subsequent wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a big challenge from former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither expected to secure a parliamentary majority. But would a change in leadership bring peace in the region? Both candidates oppose an independent Palestinian state, and support continued Israeli security control over Palestinian territories. The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports.
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Key players in Israeli election as Benjamin Netanyahu fights for his political life
Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds
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Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint
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Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron home
The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: What England need to avoid group stage exit
England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.
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Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint
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US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran
The State Department says it will reduce staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere
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Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots
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Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed
Two soldiers and two Palestinians killed in exchange of fire outside Hebron, where Israeli military says it thwarted ‘terror attack’
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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.
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Netanyahu says Israel will demolish homes after West Bank attack
The army said two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others were lightly wounded at a military checkpoint near Hebron
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How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
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How to watch Tonga vs Lebanon for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
The Pacific Islanders are aiming to maintain their 100 per cent record
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Global summit in Samarkand calls for better support for children
Experts interviewed by Euronews explained why improving children's lives requires more than simply expanding access to essential services.
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In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge on eve of election
Kiryat Shmona, Israel's largest commercial center in the far north, has long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party
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Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.
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Author defends views after Edinburgh bookshop cancels talk over social media posts
Mr Sayarer’s talk was cancelled after the bookshop became aware of social media posts which violated the venue’s 'safe spaces' policy.
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Teenager among four killed in Israel strikes and gunfire in Gaza during 'ceasefire'
Deaths come as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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US issues rare Middle East red alert to its citizens in the region
Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests.
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Gulf states top disaster resilience as Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind
As many as 87% of UAE residents say the government is well prepared for disasters while only 14% of Lebanese citizens believe the same, and more than half of Iraqi and Lebanese respondents say their governments do not care about them at all, latest study shows.
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Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israel election: 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant'
It will be Israel's first vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023
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Israel-Lebanon agreement shines light on long-lost Jewish community
Rabbi Elie Abadie, who left Lebanon over 50 years ago, remains deeply connected to his Lebanese roots
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Israel’s attacks on Palestinian UN agency are ‘unprecedented’, says outgoing chief
Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s long-term aim is to erase Palestinian refugee status, warning abolishing UNWRA without an alternative would leave a worrying vacuum
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Q Manivannan and US Office star beaten to University of St Andrews rectorship
A Scottish Green MSP and one of the stars of the U.S version of The Office have been beaten to the rectorship of the University of St Andrews
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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have showcased their growing military capabilities, repeatedly striking the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital and seizing territory near a key shipping chokepoint
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How to watch England vs Tonga for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
Brian McDermott's men begin their campaign in Perth
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Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south
Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy
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Syria arrests 'Butcher of Baniyas' accused of 2013 coastal massacres
Ali Kayali, 70, known as Mihrac Ural, commanded al-Assad-affiliated militia forces that carried out summary executions of more than 450 civilians in Bayda and Baniyas in May 2013.
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Private Internet Access adds 10 new server locations to its network – but it seems the truth is better than PIA lets on
Yet more locations have arrived, but more so than PIA suggests
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Hezbollah claims confiscated explosives and denies assassination plans
A Hezbollah official has acknowledged that a truck full of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week belonged to the militant group
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 on 7plus — it's *FREE*
The Rugby League World Cup is free-to-air in Australia
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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE streams, TV channels, schedule
The Kangaroos and Kiwis will be wary of Samoa and Tonga
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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UN peacekeeping chief says major questions hang over southern Lebanon as UNIFIL exit nears
The United Nations peacekeeping chief says major questions remain about plans for southern Lebanon as the UNIFIL mandate nears its end
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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
Early Bronze Age vessel was likely built around the same time as the Great Pyramid of Giza
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New strategies will make Qatar emerge stronger, emir says
Qatar's emir outlined in a speech to the nation how the Gulf nation has managed to overcome the consequences of the Iran war and will emerge stronger and better equipped to adapt to global changes by diversifying its economy and focusing on non-carbon industries in addition to existing LNG exports.
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Hezbollah to compensate owners of homes destroyed in Lebanon during war with Israel
Hezbollah plans to compensate Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed in recent wars with Israel, the head of its Executive Council, Ali Daamoush, announced
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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Dozens of Tennessee Walmart employees hospitalized for ‘possible’ food illness
Emergency crews evaluated up to 30 workers experiencing sudden nausea and vomiting during an overnight shift
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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say
Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict
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Saudi Arabia goes on alert, ex-aide testifies in Netanyahu trial, and other Mideast developments
Israel's former attorney general has testified in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial
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Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.
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Lebanon welcomes Trump's move to lift 41-year US flight ban, and other Mideast developments
Lebanon has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift a decades-long flight ban between the two countries
