Israel’s army advances deeper into Lebanon; hundreds injured in France’s football riots, and more
2026-06-01 | 3 mins.
Israeli troops made their most significant incursion into Lebanon for decades on Sunday, advancing near one of the country’s largest southern cities.
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Pete Hegseth goes easy on China; Trump ponders Iran deal, and more
2026-05-31 | 3 mins.
A flurry of defence tie-ups were also announced at Shangri-La
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Netanyahu orders seizure of Gaza; America claims Iran deal is close, and more
2026-05-30 | 3 mins.
Dell’s share price soared by 35%, reaching a record high on Friday after it reported that demand for its AI servers increased more than eightfold in its first quarter
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America and Iran approach a deal; Netanyahu orders IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, and more
2026-05-29 | 4 mins.
America and Iran have “the makings of a deal” to extend their truce, according to Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary.
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Iranian media publishes peace proposal; Ebola outbreak worsens, and more
2026-05-28 | 4 mins.
Iranian state media claimed to have a draft of a peace deal with America.
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