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Biden weighs in on Israel, Hezbollah tensions after new strikes in Beirut
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Beirut doctor on treating injuries from device explosions as Israel-Hezbollah tensions boil over
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as tensions escalate
Israeli forces carried out a strike against Hezbollah in Beirut on Friday, shortly after the Lebanese militant group fired more than a hundred rockets toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...4 hours ago - Israel -
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Slovakia targets ‘wealthy’ book buyers with steep VAT rise
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‘Horrendous’: rise in tourism stokes local tensions in Lake District town
Cumbria police are objecting to plans in Bowness-on-Windermere for a new bar amid residents’ complaints about antisocial behaviour – but some don’t see a problem. Even on a weekday afternoon, at ...6 hours ago -
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Oil on track for weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures were on track for solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic8 hours ago - France -
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