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Scene of massive Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel says ground forces raid south Lebanon, escalating conflict. The Israeli military said Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and mobilised more forces, despite calls for de-escalation after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds.
His lawyers asked for the trial to be postponed
Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France accused of genocide. A former doctor went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in France three decades after the massacre of the African country's Tutsi population by the Hutu majority.
Michel Barnier called debt a 'sword of Damocles' hanging over France
French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts ahead of budget fight. France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address that met with a raucous reception from lawmakers who could topple his government at any time.
Swing states hurting from inflation, want more from Trump, Harris on energy policies
(The Center Square) – Swing state voters are feeling the pain of high prices and want to hear more from presidential candidates about their energy policies, newly released polling data shows. A new Morning Consult/American Petroleum Institute poll obtained exclusively by The Center Square surveyed registered voters in the...
Jens Stoltenberg said NATO would be in 'safe hands' with his successor Mark Rutte as secretary general
New NATO chief Rutte dismisses Trump fears, vows Ukraine support. NATO's new chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US elections and pledged to keep backing Ukraine, as he assumed leadership of the world's most powerful military alliance.
Israeli army says has 'no choice' but to push Hezbollah away from border
Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict. The Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes that killed hundreds.
Russia has gained ground in east Ukraine in recent months
Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day. A Russian strike on a southern Ukraine market killed six people on Tuesday as the nation held a moment of silence to mark a major public holiday honouring troops, authorities said.
Assange spoke calmly and fluently
Assange says 'pleaded guilty to journalism' to gain freedom. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", warning that freedom of expression was now at a "dark crossroads".
A picture taken from northern Israel on Monday shows the aftermath of Israeli bombardment on an area of south Lebanon
'Intense fighting' as Israel launches Lebanon ground offensive. The Israeli army said its troops were locked in fierce clashes in Lebanon after launching a ground offensive Tuesday, escalating the conflict after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds.
The week-long Hindu festival celebrates the victory of Durga -- a powerful multi-armed goddess often depicted riding a lion, revered as a protective mother
Sacred filth offers India's sex workers brief respect. Every year in India's megacity Kolkata, the world's oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom -- when soil outside brothels is considered sacred and collected for Hindu rituals.
The Arcadia vineyard's founder Zeynep Arca Salliel complains regulations are constraining production
Locals toil as experts toast Turkish wine renaissance. As the evening light falls on her vineyards in northwestern Turkey, Zeynep Arca Salliel pinches the grapes and tastes the skin. It is harvest time.
Taiwan's president warned that the super typhoon was likely to cause 'catastrophic damage'
Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan. Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Krathon as the president warned it was likely cause "catastrophic damage".
A sculptural gold bra bird bra channelling Matisse by Stella McCartney
Bloomers and flats: Paris Fashion Week's big trends. Raid your granny's wardrobe. Bloomers are back. The surprising resurrection of Victorian underwear as outerwear is one of the big trends of Paris Fashion Week, along with the proliferation of the girl-power business suit.
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