Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
Features Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy. Lebanese…
Israeli settlers vandalise, torch mosque in occupied West Bank
Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs says Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque.
US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated
Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.
Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan
Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan Attack on Nablus-area mosque is latest in surge of Israeli settler and military violence targeting Palestinians. A man inspects…
Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances
Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances Relations between Israel and Turkiye continue to deteriorate amid accusations and heightened geopolitical tensions. Former Israeli Prime Minister…
Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein files fallout
Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested amid revelations over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon
Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon Billions in oil funds have not been returned to Iran as transparency fades during efforts to…
What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large
What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large While Mexico’s government hails the killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other powerful cartel leaders continue to evade capture.…
Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services when envoy, claim ex-civil servants
Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants Just nowSean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Getty ImagesAndrew travelled the globe as the UK’s trade representative between 2001 and 2011 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor…
No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 15% global tariffs.