US looks unable to talk Netanyahu out of planned invasion of Lebanon

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'

The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.

Mideast Crisis Updates: Israel Carries Out Another Round of Strikes Near Lebanese Capital

The attacks followed claims from the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating a command center beneath a hospital in a densely populated neighborhood near Beirut.

World - The New York Times - October 22

U.S. Tries to End War in Lebanon That Biden Envoy Calls ‘Out of Control’

Israel and Hezbollah say they will keep up attacks in an escalating conflict that has devastated Gaza, is causing misery in Lebanon and could draw Iran deeper into the fighting.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike

Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning.

US investigates leak of Israel plan to attack Iran

The documents are said to describe satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets.

Israel unearths a web of tunnels used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Experts say Hezbollah's tunnels are not limited to the south.

US urges Israel to end war in Gaza

Secretary of state Antony Blinken pursues mission to de-escalate conflict across the Middle East

Business - Financial Times - October 23

US warns against ‘protracted’ campaign in Lebanon as Israel strikes Beirut

In a visit to the region, secretary of state Antony Blinken said the US was working to progress ceasefire talks for Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli strikes hit Beirut on Thursday evening, after the US ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

US attempts to broker ceasefire as civilians killed in Lebanon and Israel

IDF airstrikes kill 45 people while seven die, including four Thai workers, in rocket attack on northern Israel. Senior US officials have held talks in Israel aimed at brokering a ceasefire with ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon and Gaza, Blinken still trying to jumpstart cease-fire talks

Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern ...

Transfer Talk: Zirkzee already wants out of Man United

Man United's Joshua Zirkzee is already open to leaving the club in January, according to reports.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

US and Taiwan set for talks to end double taxation for companies

Deal would increase investment in American semiconductor manufacturing and away from China

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

ALCS Game 5: Yankees beat Guardians, head to first World Series since '09

After a thrilling victory, the Yankees await either the Dodgers or Mets in the Fall Classic.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Pointers to ‘Pindi: five things to look out for in the Pakistan v England decider

With the home side basking in the glow of victory in the second Test, an intriguing matchup awaits in Rawalpindi. There’s a sense that both sides learned everything and nothing from a remarkable ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

India and Germany look to bolster ties as Modi and Scholz hold talks in New Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have held wide-ranging discussions to bolster strategic ties between the two countries

World - ABC News - October 25

Schedule, playoff format, 'the Jack Eichel issue': What players are looking for in CBA talks

The current CBA expires following the 2025-26 season, and all parties aim to avoid another lockout after three in the past 30 years. Here are topics players say are most important to discuss.

Sports - ESPN - 19 hours ago

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes

Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Watch: Moments of pure joy at Trump and Harris rallies ahead of US election

Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides.

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Manhunt underway for suspect after deadly home invasion

An urgent manhunt is underway after a deadly home invasion in Michigan. One suspect is in custody, with another on the run after they allegedly impersonated utility workers to gain entry to a home, ...

Hawaii races to fight spread of invasive rhinoceros beetles

The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.

US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations U.S. forces in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans

Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Zelenskyy sets out 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his “victory plan,” calling on his allies to take urgent steps to bolster Kyiv and end the war with Russia.

Zelenskyy lays out Ukraine ‘victory plan’ which Moscow calls an escalation

Ukrainian president wants ‘unconditional invite’ to join Nato and rules out conceding territory to Russia. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has laid out details of his “victory plan” ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses

Prudential Regulation Authority chief says 8-year deferral period, introduced after financial crisis, could be cut to 5 years

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Seven People Planned to Carry Out Assassinations in Israel on Behalf of Iran

The suspects planned to assassinate two people, a senior Israeli scientist and the mayor of a large Israeli city, authorities said.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Couche-Tard chief dismisses Seven & i break-up plan and urges talks on $47bn deal

Canadian company’s executives are in Tokyo to try to move buyout offer forward

Business - Financial Times - October 17

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