Israeli strikes kill eight in southern Lebanon, including three rescue workers
Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south Lebanon to battle the Iran-backed militant group, with the violence ongoing despite a shaky ongoing ceasefire. Read more…
US military boards commercial ship suspected of attempting to evade Iran blockade
US Marines boarded a commercial vessel suspected of heading to Iran before releasing it after inspection, as Washington enforces its blockade and redirects ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Read…
Ukraine says it will open arms exports with ‘Drone Deals,’ but not to all countries
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is set to open its arms exports via so-called drone deals, but not all countries will have access to Kyiv’s battlefield tested…
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat
Trump fired Comey in May 2017 amid an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s presidential campaign. Read more at Read More
UK PM Starmer avoids parliamentary probe over Mandelson appointment as US envoy
Starmer denies allegations that his office applied pressure on the foreign ministry to approve Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador in Washington despite having failed security vetting. Read more at Read…
German bid to rescue ‘Timmy’ the whale stranded off Baltic coast passes key hurdle
The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times. Read More
European Parliament demands €200 billion extra for EU budget in hardball talks
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU long-term budget, calling for a 10% increase and pushing for EU-level taxes. MEPs say they are ready for tough talks…
Hungary’s incoming PM Péter Magyar offers to meet Ukraine’s president in June
Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary’s 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán. Read More
Thousands filled Amsterdam’s streets and canals to celebrate the king’s birthday
Orange crowds fill the streets of Amsterdam as part of the Dutch monarch Willem-Alexander’s birthday celebrations. Read more at Read More
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a new monthly record
Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. Read More