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Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as US hosts diplomatic talks

Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in US
The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in front of Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre, Lebanon

As Israeli fire and Hezbollah rockets again lit up the Lebanon-Israel border, Lebanese and Israeli envoys sat down in Washington for another round of direct talks — with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arguing that only one force stands in the way of a deal.

Maraykanka oo weeraray Iran iyo Iran oo weerartay Kuwait iyo Baxreyn

Jun 03(Jowhar)-Milateriga Maraykanka ayaa sheegay inay weerar is-difaac ah ku qaadeen Iran kadib markii ciidamada Iran ay soo rideen gantaalaha ballistic-ga ah iyo diyaaradaha aan duuliyaha lahayn oo lagu garaacay maraakiib iyo dalalka Khaliijka.

UN calls on nations to prepare for El Niño-driven extreme heat risk

UN urges world to be ready for El Niño extreme heat risk
WMO says even a moderate El Niño makes some weather and climate extremes more likely

Warm waters surging across the tropical Pacific are setting the stage for a major El Niño, and the World Meteorological Organisation says the developing pattern is poised to push global temperatures higher and intensify extremes in weather and rainfall in the months ahead.

Former SNP official purchased a motorhome using party donation funds

Ex-SNP executive bought motorhome with party donations
The £124,550 motorhome purchased by Peter Murrell

Party donations meant for the Scottish National Party were instead used to bankroll a motorhome, a robotic lawnmower and a string of personal purchases, the High Court in Edinburgh has heard.

US Judge Halts Pentagon Plan to Remove Transgender Service Members

US court blocks Pentagon from removing trans troops
The court decision means that recruitment of transgender people is not allowed but that those already in the military can stay

A divided federal appeals court has handed President Donald Trump’s administration a mixed early win on its transgender military policy, allowing the Pentagon to keep new transgender recruits out for now but stopping the government from forcing out those already serving while a legal challenge moves forward.

Xuska maalinta Qaranimada Talyaaniga oo Muqdisho lagu qabtay

Jun 02(Jowhar)Ra’iisul Wasaare Ku-xigeenka Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Saalax Axmed Jaamac ayaa maanta ka qeyb galay xuska Maalinta Qaranimada Talyaaniga, isagoo hambalyo u diray shacabka iyo dowladda Talyaaniga.

UK police watchdog to publish murder investigation report within three months

UK police watchdog report into murder within three months
Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa

Fresh scrutiny is falling on how police responded in the final moments of Henry Nowak’s life, after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said a watchdog inquiry into officers’ conduct will report within three months.

Cooper says Mandelson should never have been appointed to the role

Mandelson said govt would not 'regret' his US appointment
Documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US were released this afternoon

Fresh fallout over the release of internal messages has reignited scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s short-lived stint in Washington, with Yvette Cooper saying he should “never have been appointed” as the UK’s ambassador to the United States.

UN Warns Global Communities to Prepare for El Niño’s Dangerous Heat Extremes

UN urges world to be ready for El Niño extreme heat risk
WMO says even a moderate El Niño makes some weather and climate extremes more likely

Warm waters spreading across the tropical Pacific are setting the stage for a major El Niño that could push global temperatures higher and sharpen the risk of extreme weather in the months ahead, the World Meteorological Organisation has said.

EU Clears Path for Deporting Migrants to Countries Beyond the Bloc

EU ministers to sign off on elements of Migration Pact
The EU Migration Pact was proposed following major migration flows around a decade ago (Stock image)

In a sweeping overhaul of deportation policy, European Union lawmakers and member states have agreed on rules that would let countries send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centres in third countries.

Is the worst over on oil prices?

Have Oil Prices Hit Bottom, or Is More Volatility Ahead?

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After months of turbulence that rippled from the Middle East into everyday shopping baskets and utility bills, consumers are finally seeing a hint of...
Lebanon state media says five dead in Israeli strikes

Lebanon State Media Reports Five Killed in Israeli Airstrikes

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Just one day after a newly announced ceasefire, Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon overnight and into this morning, killing five people, according to Lebanese...
Trump 'totally invented' story over photo claims - Meloni

Meloni says Trump fabricated photo-related claims, calling the story “totally invented”

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A casual remark on Italian television has erupted into a diplomatic flare-up between Rome and Washington, after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused US...
Minimum age set for UK puberty blocker trial

UK Sets Minimum Age Requirement for Puberty Blocker Clinical Trial

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Britain’s closely watched puberty blocker study has been given the green light to proceed with new minimum age rules, a move that comes as...
Europe swelters as temperatures in France could hit 40C

Europe Bakes as France Faces Potential 40°C Heatwave Temperatures

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Western Europe is baking under a punishing heatwave, and forecasters say the worst may still be ahead as temperatures climb in the coming days...