Israel and Lebanon Meet to Advance Peace Talks, as Broader Truce Unravels
Expectations are low for the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks, aimed at ending months of war between Israel and t Hezbollah.
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Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say
Counterterrorism police said that they were continuing to interview a 28-year-old man accused of killing Ann Widdecombe.
Blaze near Paris burns on as heatwave tightens across Europe
A Canadair firefighting aircraft works to contain wildfires at the Fontainebleau forest, in Acheres-la-Foret, as a heatwave affects large parts of France, July 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file Waterbombing aircraft skimmed the river Seine as firefighters struggled to contain a forest blaze south of Paris raging into its third day on Tuesday amid a spreading heatwave … Read more
In Bangkok Bar Blaze, Signs of Fatal Lapses Repeated Across the World
After a fire killed 30 people, the scrutiny has turned to whether the venue used flammable foam on its ceilings and had blocked exits.
Rubina Ashraf reflects on how technology has reversed parent-child roles
Veteran actor urges younger generations to show greater empathy as parents adapt to new technology Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf believes the relationship between parents and children has fundamentally changed in the digital age, with younger generations increasingly becoming their parents’ guides through technology and modern life. Speaking during a recent morning show appearance, she … Read more
3 Trips Near Venice, Without the Crowds
There is more to the northeastern Italian region of Veneto than its famous capital. We explore the area’s many treasures by bike, boat, train and on foot.
Russia says there can’t be security guarantees for Ukraine without its involvement
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a military parade on Victory Day in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026—REUTERS MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there could be no security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia’s involvement, responding to a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Moscow should play no part in … Read more
Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy
Rapper explodes back onto stage after years away for three concerts, last of which was blighted by delays Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays. Yankee Stadium in … Read more
U.S. and Iran Reignite War Over Strait of Hormuz
The two countries slid back to open war over the waterway, as the U.S. planned to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports on Tuesday. Iran said it had attacked two tankers and fired at U.S. military sites.
Viral video does not show Houthi attack on Saudi’s Abha International Airport amid current Mideast tensions
Multiple users have been sharing a video on social media platform X on July 14, 2026, alleging that it shows Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport after attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. However, the video shows a March 2022 Houthi attack at a Saudi Aramco facility. According to the Associated Press, on July 13, 2026, Yemen’s Houthi … Read more