The soldier was photographed putting a cigarette in the statue’s mouth, in the second incident against a Christian figure in weeks. BBC News
Read More »Israeli military investigates soldier's act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it – what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it. BBC News
Read More »Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of ‘pressure’
The captain of a ship stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has told the BBC what it is like to be caught up in the power struggle between the US and Iran for the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Captain Raman Kapoor says he and his crew contend with “mental …
Read More »Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla’s boats near Greece last week. BBC News
Read More »'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon – bringing chaos and destruction across the country. BBC News
Read More »How a huge wave of Israeli strikes brought chaos to Lebanon
At 14:15 local time on 8 April 2026, Israel launched a massive wave of strikes against Lebanon – just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran to pause fighting in the Gulf region. Israel said it struck 100 targets in 10 minutes, …
Read More »Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war
The US and Iran’s determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy. BBC News
Read More »Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
Hezbollah has also acknowledged carrying out a series of attacks, including drone strikes on Israeli soldiers in Naqoura, in the south of Lebanon close to the Israeli border, and rocket fire at troops in Qantara – in the south-east of the country. The group described those attacks as retaliation for …
Read More »Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over. BBC News
Read More »Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
“Israel remains firmly committed to safeguarding freedom of religion and freedom of worship for all faiths, and to ensuring that Jerusalem remains a city where every community can live, pray, and practice its faith in safety and dignity,” the ministry added. BBC News
Read More »Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island. BBC News
Read More »Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad’s victims
The highly charged scenes in a Damascus court on Sunday, as the first official of the former Assad regime went on trial, were a stark reminder of the clamour for justice among the families of its countless victims. While some say it is a start, it has also raised concerns …
Read More »Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday. BBC News
Read More »United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations. BBC News
Read More »Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia
Israel’s foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa. BBC News
Read More »Masked Iranian forces seized ships in staged video
IRGC Naval Command said both a Greek-owned vessel called the Epaminondas and the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca had been seized. BBC News
Read More »Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
“We are acting vigorously according to the rules we agreed upon with the United States, and incidentally, with Lebanon as well. This means freedom of action, not only to respond to attacks, which is obvious, but to thwart immediate threats and also to neutralise emerging threats,” he said. BBC News
Read More »Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part. BBC News
Read More »Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap
The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags. BBC News
Read More »‘A dangerous standoff’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran’s rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a “test of wills”, says BBC’s Chief International correspondent Lyse Doucet. Earlier this month, US forces announced they would intercept or turn back vessels travelling to or from Iran’s coast. Iran calls the blockade “piracy”, and its …
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