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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on May 31, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on May 31, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Israel orders strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah hits back

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister cited Hezbollah’s repeated ceasefire violations as they ordered the IDF to strike targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure on what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein when he made the Lord his US Ambassador.

‘Was wrong’: UK PM braces for 1000-page Mandelson file dump

The British PM is bracing for the publication of more than 1000 pages of files about former UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. The US has revealed its latest strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites.

US bombs Iranian military sites in new attacks

The US has revealed that it has attacked Iranian radar and drone sites in retaliation for Tehran striking an American drone in the latest test for the region’s shaky ceasefire.

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Monroe was born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926.

100 years on, Hollywood still prefers Marilyn

Hollywood is kicking off a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the blonde bombshell.

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Meghan is reportedly ‘concerned’ about her father’s relationship with a much younger woman.

Meghan may soon get new stepmother just two years older

Her estranged father has fallen in love and things are said to be getting very serious, but Meghan is reportedly ‘concerned’.

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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon.

Iran’s trust thin on the ground as Trump toughens terms

Peace deal negotiations continue with Iran considering US President Donald Trump’s latest proposal as Israel pushes further into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.

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Children under 16 in Malaysia have been banned from having social media accounts.

Malaysia enforces ban on social media for children

Malaysia has implemented an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with hefty penalties for tech companies that fail to comply.

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The man allegedly caused thousands of dollars worth of damage after going on a violent frenzy at a cafe in Vietnam

WATCH: Aussie tourist’s violent rampage leaves cafe in ruins

An Australian tourist has allegedly caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a cafe in Vietnam after going on a violent rampage through the establishment.

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The Beaufort Castle fortification sits on a cliff above the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

Israel captures crusader castle evoking bitter memories

The seizure of Beaufort evokes bitter memories in both countries of deadly fighting during Israel’s nearly two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.

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Ukraine's military has launched new drone strikes aimed at energy sites deep inside Russia.

Ukraine launches new drone strikes at Russian energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces have struck a Russian oil refinery ‘700km from the front line’.

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The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the war with Hezbollah began in March (EPA PHOTO)

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon

Israel's air force and artillery have moved deeper into Lebanon, capturing a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in the south.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly seeking an immediate resignation.

Iranian president reportedly submits resignation letter

Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei he wants to resign.

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An explosion killed at least 55 people in a village in Myanmar, local reports say. (AP PHOTO)

Explosives blast in Myanmar village kills 55: reports

At least 55 people have been killed in a blast at an explosives depot in northeastern Myanmar, local media reports say.

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Donald Trump’s Iran tactics have been given a glowing endorsement.

‘Trump on the edge of history’: Deal sitting with Iran

A former US House speaker has given Donald Trump’s Iran tactics a major endorsement, as Tehran shares an update on negotiations with the White House.

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