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Israel and Lebanon Agree on 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. Talks in Washington aim to ease tensions, but key issues like Hezbollah's disarmament remain unresolved.

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Reuters Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon border. the tank is an imposing presence, taking up most of the frame.

Turkish Police Order 83 Arrests Over Online Praise of Recent School Shootings

Turkish police have ordered 83 arrests over online content praising two deadly school shootings this week, which left nine dead and 16 injured in separate attacks.

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Getty Images About two dozen men stand outside a school building, which has a sign reading 'Ayser Calik Ortaokulu', wearing a mix of plain civilian clothes and police uniforms.

Satellite Images Expose Extensive Israeli Demolitions in Southern Lebanon

Satellite images reveal over 1,400 buildings destroyed in southern Lebanon due to Israeli demolitions amid conflict with Hezbollah. Experts warn of potential war crimes as displacement and destruction escalate.

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An annotated map showing the locations of seven villages and towns in southern Lebanon where Israeli demolitions took place. It also shows a red area which represent the locations of the IDF evacuation notices.

Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon Talks; US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sector

Donald Trump announced Israel-Lebanon talks amid US sanctions on Iran's oil sector. Diplomatic efforts continue with hopes for ceasefire and economic measures amid regional tensions.

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An Iranian woman stands by residential buildings destroyed by US-Israeli airstrikes in southern Tehran, Iran

Iranians Question US-Iran Deal Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Rising Tensions

Amid a fragile ceasefire in northwestern Iran, citizens express fears and hopes as US-Iran talks unfold, with tensions high over nuclear demands and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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EPA Iranians cross the street in front of a large-scale billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz and reading in Persian 'Forever on Iran's hand' is displayed at a square in Tehran.

Middle East Update: One-Week Lebanon Ceasefire Starts Tonight, Iran Warns on Shipping

Iran warns of threatening shipping routes if US blockade continues. A one-week ceasefire in Lebanon starts tonight amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Pakistan's delegation visits Tehran; peace talks remain uncertain. UK PM Starmer resists US pressure to join war.

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A large-scale billboard in Tehran refers to Iran’s grip on the straight of Hormuz

Four Dead and Several Injured in School Shooting in Southern Turkey

A shooting at Ayser Calık Secondary School in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. The attacker’s status remains unconfirmed. This follows another recent school shooting in the region.

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Reuters POLICE, HEALTH WORKERS AND CIVILIANS OUTSIDE SCHOOL WHERE SHOOTING TOOK PLACE IN SOUTHEAST TURKEY'S KAHRAMANMARAS PROVINCE

Chris Mason: Iran War Deepens Government's Economic and Defence Challenges

The government faces mounting economic and defence challenges amid the Iran war, with debates intensifying over increased defence spending and public budget trade-offs.

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Reuters British Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves her official residence at 11 Downing Street

Trump Signals Possible Iran Talks Resumption Amid Ongoing US Port Blockade

President Trump hinted at renewed Iran talks this week amid a US blockade of Iranian ports. The blockade restricts vessels, impacting oil transport and raising ceasefire doubts. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon begin direct talks after decades.

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Reuters Ships in the Strait of Hormuz on 14 April

Israel and Lebanon Conduct First Direct Talks Since 1993 Amid Conflict

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks since 1993 to address conflict involving Hezbollah. No immediate outcomes expected, but hopes for ceasefire and disarmament remain amid ongoing violence and displacement.

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Getty Images US delegation at the US-Israeli talks in Washington.

Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon-Israel Talks; Strait of Hormuz Blockade Begins

Hezbollah rejects any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks as the Strait of Hormuz blockade begins, intensifying the Middle East crisis with significant casualties and diplomatic efforts ongoing.

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Firefighters search for survivors after Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon

Most Israelis Oppose Iran Ceasefire Despite War Fatigue, Poll Shows

A Hebrew University poll reveals Israeli war fatigue but shows two-thirds oppose the Iran ceasefire amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah and political uncertainty ahead of elections.

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BBC Liat Zvi is pictured from the shoulders up, in a domestic setting with a table in the background. She is a dark-haired woman with gold-rimmed glasses.

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