Hezbollah Official Attacked in Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate
Israel Targets Key Hezbollah Official in First Attack on Beirut in Months
Israeli forces launched an attack on Beirut, targeting a senior official of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for the first time in months. The strike aimed to disrupt Hezbollah’s operations and retaliate against recent regional tensions.
- Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months — BBC News
- Israel says it killed top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months — BBC News
- Israel targets key Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months — BBC News
- Israel strikes Beirut for first time in months, killing Hezbollah chief of staff — Sky News
- Israeli football fan ban for Villa game ‘based on false hooligan claims’ — Sky News
Public Seeks Significant Budget Reforms, Citing Persistent Underfunding
Sky News reports that people feel consistently sidelined in budget discussions, with widespread demands for increased funding across essential services and social programs.
- ‘We’re always the afterthought’: The changes people want to see in the budget — Sky News
- Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy — BBC News
Senior BBC Figures to Face Parliamentary Inquiry Amid Resignations and Trump Row
MPs plan to interrogate key figures at the BBC following a series of resignations and controversies involving Donald Trump’s involvement.
- Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs — BBC News
- MPs to question senior BBC figures after resignations and Trump row — BBC News
US Hails ‘Tremendous Progress’ on Ukraine Peace Plan, Negotiators Seek More Time
The US has praised significant progress in negotiations for a peace plan with Russia regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, US officials have emphasized that further discussions are needed to finalize terms acceptable to both sides.
- US hails ‘tremendous progress’ on Ukraine peace plan – but says negotiators ‘need more time’ — Sky News
- US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian ‘wish list’ — BBC News
Ex-Brazil President Bolsonaro Claims Ankle Monitor Damage from Hallucinations
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro alleges that damage to his ankle monitor was caused by hallucinations, stating he tried to pry it open due to paranoid delusions.
- Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia — BBC News
- Ex-Brazil president says he tried to prize open ankle tag after ‘hallucinations’ — Sky News
Starmer Wants Angela Rayner Back in Cabinet Despite Internal Tensions
Former Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed a strong desire for Angela Rayner to return to his cabinet, emphasizing that he ‘absolutely’ wants her back despite ongoing internal party dynamics.
- ‘I like Angie a lot’: Starmer ‘absolutely’ wants Rayner back in cabinet — Sky News
- Starmer ‘absolutely’ wants Rayner back in cabinet — Sky News
Tributes Paid to Mental Health Charity Worker Amid 13-Year-Old Girl’s Arrest on Murder Suspicions
In a somber turn of events, mental health charity worker receives tributes following the arrest of a 13-year-old girl on suspicion of murder. Authorities have bailed the teen while investigations continue.
- Tributes paid to mental health charity worker – as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed — Sky News
- Tribute paid to mental health charity worker – as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed — Sky News
Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Aonishiki Becomes Champion in Japan
In a historic achievement, Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has won his first grand tournament title at a major Japanese sumo event. The victory marks the first time a Ukrainian athlete has claimed the prestigious championship, making headlines across international sports media and celebrating Ukraine’s growing presence in the traditional sport of sumo wrestling.
- Ukraine’s Aonishiki becomes sumo champion in Japan — BBC News
- Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan — Sky News
Police Crack $800,000 Bank Heist in India, Seven Arrested
In a major police operation, seven individuals were arrested following the apprehension of a significant bank heist involving over $800,000 in India.