Israel “failed” to force Hezbollah to succumb through war
Hassan Barari on why Israel came out ahead in the war in Lebanon, even though neither side actually “won”.
Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match
Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
Israel likely to maintain “low-level conflict” in Lebanon
Randa Slim on why the recently negotiated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah may prove to be short-lived.
Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history
Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m.
Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year
Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in a week at the 2024 Games, where Tebogo won the men’s 200m gold.
Israel committing war crimes in Gaza, says former army chief Moshe Yaalon
Moshe Yaalon, ex-army chief and defence minister, claims northern Gaza is being ’cleared of Arabs’.
Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence
Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.
US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledge not to
Outgoing US president says his son was ’selectively’ and ’unfairly’ prosecuted due to his family name.
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, the countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.
Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections
Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party’s path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.