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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon

A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.

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Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens

Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region.

Lebanon

US-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades.

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Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital

Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence.

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Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Easter ceasefire

According to Ukraine's General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has refrained from using long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs.

World News

Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter truce

The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.

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Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms

Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire.

Qatar

Overlooked IRGC body holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert says

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

Brussels, My Love?

Fragile ceasefire and energy system: How can Europeans cope?

The ceasefire reached in the Middle East is already at risk. Is there anything European consumers can to be safe from the instability?

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Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds

Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry.

Europe Today

EU made 'no diplomatic effort' to end Iran war, says MEP Botenga

The Left MEP told Euronews' morning show Europe Today on Wednesday that the EU should have "condemned war crimes" in Iran and welcomed the announcement of the two-week ceasefire by Washington and Tehran.

Iran

Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says

The Pentagon chief also said the United States is "watching" Iran's enriched uranium, which Washington targeted in strikes last year, and will take action if Tehran does not give it up.

Iran

Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens

Iran rejects a new 45-day ceasefire proposal, while the US is still expected to respond, as US President Donald Trump delays a threatened military strike tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are pushing for talks, but tensions remain high on both sides.

Iran

Israel strikes Iran's key gas field as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine

15 dead across Ukraine in 'massive' Russian aerial attack

Russian strikes killed 15 people in a "massive" assault on Ukraine on Friday and into Saturday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory.

Iran

Iran wary of diplomacy with US amid claims of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

Iran

Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher.

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First Friday of Ramadan sees mass prayers at al Aqsa and shattered Gaza

Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli security as Ramadan begins, while families in Gaza mark the holy month among rubble and scarce aid.

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Podcast: Israel opens Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?

Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for the Israel–Hamas ceasefire plan?