UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says John Healey confirms RAF provided extra surveillance and navy refuelling while capture under way The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Iran is plotting to assassinate Syria's al-Sharaa, Israel warns Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militias in alleged uprising plots. Euronews · Jan 6
‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale A familiar slogan has echoed through the streets of various Iranian cities in recent days: “Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I sacrifice my life for Iran.” The Conversation · Jan 6
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. Euronews · Jan 6
Kneecap reveal a new album is on the way in 2026 Kneecap are planning to release a brand-new album this year. BANG Premier · Jan 6
Israeli strikes target multiple Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon At least one person was injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon late on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday. Officials say the strikes targeted multiple areas, including in the third-largest coastal city of Sidon. Euronews · Jan 6
Israel strikes Hezbollah and Hamas targets in Lebanon ahead of a key disarmament meeting Israel's air force has struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting what it says is infrastructure for Hezbollah and Hamas The Independent UK · Jan 6
5-year-old and her uncle killed in airstrike in Gaza as Israel says it targeted an imminent threat Hospital officials say an Israeli strike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle The Independent UK · Jan 5
Israel kills at least 5 people across Gaza and Lebanon in latest ceasefire violations Israeli forces continue to demolish homes in Gaza and occupy five locations in southern Lebanon The Independent UK · Jan 5
Kneecap claims UK government will appeal dropped terror charge against Mo Chara Kneecap have revealed they have been informed that the UK government is planning to appeal the court's decision to drop a terror charge against Mo Chara. BANG Premier · Jan 2
Netanyahu meets Trump in US amid fears of Israeli regional offensives Israel’s PM travels to Mar-a-Lago as US administration reported to be running out of patience over Gaza ceasefire The Guardian - US · Dec 29, 2025
Israel strikes Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit training site in Lebanon The Israeli military said it hit a training compound and weapons depots on Friday, in an operation aimed at threats that “advance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel". Euronews · Dec 26, 2025
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah nears Strikes were latest violation of year-long ceasefire and targeted what Israel said were Hezbollah sites The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Italy to keep military in Lebanon after end of UN mission to ensure stability Italy says it will keep a military presence in Lebanon after the United Nations peacekeeping force it belongs to begins to withdraw as planned at the end of 2026. Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2025
Axios · Dec 21, 2025 U.S. pursuing third oil tanker as Venezuela hostilities intensify This is the latest sign Trump wants to squeeze the Venezuela's economy.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah Egypt is working hard to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah's disarmament
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon
The Conversation · Dec 16, 2025 How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform that has been plagued by scandals.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Western and Arab diplomats tour Lebanon-Israel border to observe Hezbollah disarmament efforts Western and Arab diplomats have toured Lebanon's border with Israel, where Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are working to end Hezbollah's armed presence
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Man who stomped on head of Bondi Beach terror suspect says 'he deserved it' The youngest victim of the horrific attack was just 10 years old
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Israeli military raids in Syria raise tensions as they carve out a buffer zone Israel’s military raids and strikes over the past year aiming to carve out a buffer zone in southern Syria have raised tensions, frustrated locals and also appear to have scuttled chances — despite U.S. pressure — of any imminent thaw in relations between the two neighbors
Euronews · Dec 10, 2025 Was al-Assad's top adviser assassinated before his downfall in Syria? Syria's ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad's adviser Luna al-Shibl died in a suspected hit after Tehran's top general warned she was a spy. Recently leaked videos show her mocking Putin and Hezbollah with al-Assad.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025 With a deadline looming, Lebanon is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah or risk another war Lebanon faces a grave predicament. Israel wants the Hezbollah militant group based in the country to be disarmed. Hezbollah has refused to give up its arms as long as Israel threatens Lebanon. And the Lebanese government is not strong enough to subdue Hezbollah on its own.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild One year into a shaky ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, people are trickling back to communities along the Israel-Lebanon border and struggling to rebuild
Latin Times · Dec 6, 2025 Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity