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Israel orders Beirut residents to flee after Hezbollah targets Haifa area

Israel issued evacuation orders Sunday for parts of south Beirut where it is targeting Hezbollah militants, hours after the Iran-backed group said it fired on several Israeli military bases around the coastal city of Haifa.

Trump and allies return to New York for UFC fights

US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

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Lebanon says over 100 killed in new Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes killed more than 100 people on Sunday, after Israel's military said it had kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Lebanon says nearly 60 killed in new Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry on Sunday said Israeli strikes killed nearly 60 more people, after Israel's military said it kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Ukraine says struck Russian ammo depot with drones

Ukraine on Sunday said it sent more than 100 drones deep inside Russia to hit a major weapons depot, as it stepped up attacks further inside Russian territory.

Thousands protest 'uncontrolled immigration' to Portugal

Thousands of protesters waving Portuguese flags and roaring the national anthem rallied in Lisbon on Sunday to express their anger at "illegal" and "uncontrolled" immigration.

Herbert Kickl: sharp-tongued leader of Austria's far right

Austria's far-right leader Herbert Kickl does not exactly cut a dashing figure but he has skilfully tapped into voter anxieties over migration, the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic.

Lebanon says nearly 50 killed in fresh Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry on Sunday said Israeli strikes killed nearly 50 more people, after Israel's military said it kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Austria far right scores historic win in national vote

Austria's far right topped Sunday's national elections, marking a historic victory by beating the ruling conservatives in the Alpine EU nation.

Austria far right set for historic win in vote: projections

Austria's far right was ahead of the ruling conservatives in Sunday's national vote, according to projections published by public broadcaster ORF, setting them up for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

US touts 'robust' military presence in Mideast as crisis grows

The United States said Sunday that it had a strong military presence in the Middle East after deploying reinforcements amid Israel's widening of the war to include hundreds of targets in Lebanon.

Where Israel killed Nasrallah, silence and destruction remain

An eerie calm on Sunday engulfed the rubble-strewn Beirut site where an Israeli air strike killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, flattening buildings in the Iran-backed group's stronghold.

Israel says 20 Hezbollah members killed in Nasrallah strike

Israel's military said on Sunday its air strike on Beirut that killed Hassan Nasrallah also "eliminated" another 20 Hezbollah members, as its forces kept pounding Lebanon.

UK's Sunak tells Conservatives 'learn lessons' of defeat as party gathers

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday urged his Conservative Party to "learn the lessons" of their crushing election defeat as it gathered to begin electing a new leader.

Israel says killed another top Hezbollah official in Lebanon strike

Israel said Sunday it killed another senior Hezbollah official in an air strike after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by assassinating its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Pope denounces abuse cover-ups as he wraps thorny Belgium visit

Pope Francis implored bishops not to cover up the sexual abuse of children, during an open-air mass on Sunday capping a three-day visit to Belgium, which is still struggling with the legacy of past scandals.

Israel pounds Lebanon after killing Hezbollah chief

Israel said it struck "dozens" more Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday, after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by killing its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel strikes 'dozens' of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Nasrallah killing

Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against "dozens" of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Austrians vote with far-right in sight of historic win

Austrians began voting on Sunday in a general election that could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

UK Conservatives assemble to find a new leader and future direction

Britain's opposition Conservatives gather for an annual conference on Sunday, licking their wounds from an historic election defeat and locked in battle over the party's future direction.

The three contenders vying for power in Austrian election

A combative far-right marathon-runner is up against a mild-mannered chancellor and a left-wing former warehouse worker in Austria's national election on Sunday.

Austrians to vote with far-right in sight of historic win

Austrians are voting Sunday in a general election, which could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to take reins of nation facing huge challenges

Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in on Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, taking charge of the violence-plagued Latin American nation at a time of mounting security, economic and diplomatic challenges.

Venezuela opposition marks two months since disputed vote

Small groups of opposition protesters rallied Saturday in Venezuela, joined by supporters outside the country, marking two months since the country's disputed election that President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won.

'Partial peace' with Armenia not an option, Azerbaijan says at UN

A "partial peace" with Armenia is not a possibility, Azerbaijan's foreign minister said Saturday at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering, after Yerevan offered a more optimistic message.

UK lawmaker quits Labour Party over PM's 'hypocrisy'

The new government of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reeled from its first resignation Saturday, as lawmaker Rosie Duffield quit the Labour Party, accusing him of "hypocrisy" over his acceptance of free gifts.

Israel kills Hezbollah chief in Beirut strike

Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a huge air strike in Lebanon, dealing the movement a seismic blow that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called a "turning point" for his country.

Ukraine says 10 killed in Russian strikes on hospital

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow for "waging war on hospitals" after Russian strikes on a hospital in the border city of Sumy killed 10 people Saturday.

Progress on high seas treaty, but change still far off

A year after a historic treaty to protect the high seas was opened to signatures, it has now received 13 ratifications -- leaving it still far from coming into force.

Russia's Lavrov warns Europe against 'suicidal escapade' in fiery speech

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned European countries against seeking confrontation with Moscow, saying it would be a "suicidal escapade" as Moscow's war with Ukraine grinds on.

Embattled Netanyahu buoyed by Hezbollah chief's killing: analysts

The killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is a major boost for embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has faced huge protests at home and growing criticism from abroad, analysts said Saturday.

Hashem Safieddine: possible successor to Hezbollah chief Nasrallah

Hashem Safieddine, a potential successor to his slain cousin Hassan Nasrallah, is one of Hezbollah's most prominent figures and has deep religious and family ties to the Shiite Muslim movement's patron Iran.

In Acapulco and across Mexico, violence poses huge test for new president

Gunfire, murders and threats -- insecurity is part of everyday life across much of Mexico and one of the main challenges awaiting Claudia Sheinbaum when she becomes president on Tuesday.

China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Saturday against the expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, which has accused Beijing of assisting Russia in its war.

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