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France urges Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate

France's foreign minister is urging Iran-backed groups in the Middle East to show restraint if tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S. He made the remarks in Beirut on Friday after visiting Syria and Iraq

The Independent UK

Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?

As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.

Euronews

Deal is signed in Beirut to transfer 300 Syrian prisoners in Lebanon to their home country

Lebanon and Syria have signed an agreement to transfer over 300 Syrian detainees from Lebanese prisons to continue their sentences in Syria

The Independent UK

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Cash-strapped Lebanon finds itself sitting on a gold mine, as precious metal prices surge

Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle East and its government is weighing whether to use that stockpile to restore a crippled economy while its citizens are looking at gold as a way to revive their battered finances

The Independent UK

Do You Love Me review – exhilarating documentary is ode to the collective courage of Lebanese people

In this freewheeling film Lana Daher draws from more than 20,000 hours of archival footage to channel the resilient spirit of Beirut

The Guardian - UK

Lebanon's government approves a deal to transfer Syrian prisoners back to Syria

Lebanon’s cabinet has approved an agreement to transfer Syrian prisoners back to Syria

The Independent UK

Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down

Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s economic crisis

The Independent UK

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World famous DJ Priest draws cheers and controversy with sold-out set in Beirut

Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon as part of his first official trip abroad in November

The Independent UK

Toni Geitani: Wahj review – radiant new frontiers in Arabic electronic experimentalism

The Beirut-born producer’s masterly second album revels in dark tension to cinematic effect, finding beauty in ruinous sound

The Guardian - UK

Mika: ‘Scrutiny over my sexuality was kind of brutal’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Beirut-born pop star is back with his first English-language album in six years, the dazzling ‘Hyperlove’. He opens up to Roisin O’Connor about the lasting influence of his late mother, Joannie, his lambasting by music critics when he broke through in 2007, and why his pursuit…

The Independent UK

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of ship linked to Beirut port blast

The supervising prosecutor, Angel Kanev, said that the key issue is whether sufficient guarantees have been provided that a death sentence will not be imposed.

Euronews

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite Igor Grechushkin, the owner of a ship linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion

The Independent UK

Photos of a Beirut woman's rooftop sanctuary for pigeons

Every evening as the sun drops behind Beirut’s concrete skyline, Loubna Hamdan steps onto her rooftop and whistles. A flutter of wings follows. Dozens of pigeons — white, speckled, chestnut, black — circle above her, catching the day's last light. Here, the 36-year-old office worker has found an unexpected refuge.

The Independent UK

Why Lebanon's Christians wield power greater than their numbers

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon this week underscores the unique position of Christians in the Middle East’s most religiously diverse nation – the only Arab country led by a Christian president. As Lebanon faces multiple crises, Christians wield influence far greater than their numbers.

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Lebanon, Rebukes Queen Rania Over Safety Concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon for a historic interfaith mission, uniting Christian and Muslim leaders in Beirut. The Pontiff is championing the 'divine gift of peace' and encouraging the nation's youth during this critical maiden voyage.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV urges unity and peace at interfaith gathering in Lebanon

The pontiff's message emphasised the importance of Lebanon and its Christian population to the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he is wrapping up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon

The Independent UK

Pope wraps up Lebanon visit with silent prayer at site of 2020 port explosion

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his trip to Lebanon, including a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion

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The Independent UK

Pope urges Christians to remain in Lebanon despite years of bloodshed

Christians have been emigrating for decades amid the conflict

The Independent UK

Pope to visit Christian sites in Lebanon as he encourages Christians not to abandon the region

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo heads to Lebanon with message of hope after years of crises

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon

The Independent UK

Pope Leo to go against Vatican tradition on first trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV will make a notable departure from his predecessors in the first foreign trip of his pontificate

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo warns of risk from ‘piecemeal’ world war in first overseas trip

Leo welcomed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he begins six-day itinerary that will also include visit to Lebanon

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