Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to “stop ‘shooting'” on war’s 101st day

Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to “stop ‘shooting'” on war’s 101st day

A Lebanese culture ministry official told the French news agency AFP on Monday that Israeli bombardment had damaged a UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern city of Tyre, as correspondents there reported damage at the site. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre, in antiquity, was at various times Phoenician, Persian,…

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How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026

How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026

Sweaty, shirtless football players lying on the pitch have seldom raised eyebrows as they did last week when photographs of European players struggling to train in the heat sparked concerns over sweltering US summer temperatures at the World Cup. Scientists have long cautioned that extreme heat could disrupt sporting events. Last month, climate experts warned…

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Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation

Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation

Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if the IDF continues operations in Lebanon. Iran and Israel traded strikes on Sunday night for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April. The Islamic Republic fired missiles towards…

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Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

About 2,300 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia against Ukraine, according to a BBC investigation. Pyongyang is also accused of supplying ammunition for Russia’s war effort in exchange for oil and aid, a development that has alarmed Washington and its allies, and quietly rattled China.

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