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In pictures: Europe wildfires, earthquake in Asia and Oslo shooting

Floods in Bangladesh, artistic swimming competition in Budapest and protesters demonstrating against the repeal of Roe vs Wade in the US all made this week's headlines.

Destinations

Syrian monastery on the edge of a cliff opens its doors for tourists

A lone Syrian monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue has reopened to visitors after more than a decade of war.

Destinations

Can Lebanon's travel sector make a roaring comeback this summer?

Lebanon is anticipating hundreds of thousands of ex-pats and tourists to visit the country this summer. Their imminent arrival will bring a much-needed cash injection to a country previously tormented by an economic and financial crisis.

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Clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem

Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police clash at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

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Destinations

Iraq opens its doors to tourists with free guided tours

With a stunning array of marketplaces and 12th-century architecture, the scars of war are starting to heal in this historic part of the Middle East.

Destinations

Jordan: Everything you need to plan a trip to this Middle Eastern gem

Jordan may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an unforgettable adventure if you decide to visit.

Russia

Putin authorises Russia to use volunteer foreign fighters in Ukraine

Moscow says it was aware of 16,000 applications to fight alongside Russian forces.

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Aleppo bathhouse boom as Syria crisis turns showers cold

The ancient bathhouses of Syria's second city are filling up again, not because of a revived fad, but as a result of power cuts that have made hot showers a luxury.

Moments

My reverse culture shock: Returning to the UK after a decade in Dubai

What happens when you return ‘home’ after living abroad for several years?

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Thousands demand civilian control in Sudan protest

Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least three and wounding several, activists said.

Iran

Euroviews. Iranians are crying out for regime change, not nuclear power | View

Europe and the United States must stop pandering to Tehran's nuclear 'extortion' tactics, argues dissident author Alireza Jafarzadeh.

Tunisia

Euroviews. The US and EU must put pressure on Tunisia before it’s too late | View

The international community must speak up after the recent presidential power-grab in Tunisia, argues Adnen Hasnaoui, president of the Maghreb Institute for Sustainable Development.

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Egyptian artist carves pencil tips into tiny statues of pharaohs

With just a knife, brush and pencil, Ibrahim Belal creates miniature sculptures of the most prominent Pharaonic and Egyptian landmarks.

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Syria regime and Russian flags fly in destroyed Daraa after truce deal

Syria regime and Russian flags fly in the southern district of Daraa al-Balad in the city of Daraa, the cradle of Syria's uprising, after government forces entered under a ceasefire deal brokered by regime ally Russia.

World News

Hezbollah says rockets fired into Israel in retaliation

The Israeli army says sirens in northern Israel are warning of new attacks from over the border with Lebanon on Friday.

France

Two Jordanians sentenced to 15 years over alleged royal plot

Two Jordanian officials vowed to appeal their conviction over an alleged plot to overthrow the king in a case that sent jitters across the region.

Lebanon

EU foreign policy chief blames 'mistrust' for Lebanon deadlock

Josep Borrell repeated his call for Lebanon to form a new government as a matter of urgency a day after threatening EU sanctions if "obstruction" continued.

Iran

Iranian navy ship sinks after catching fire

Iranian officials offered no cause for the incident, which comes after a series of mysterious explosions targeting ships in the region since 2019.

World News

Blinken starts Mideast tour to secure Gaza truce and push for aid

The US secretary of state will seek to bolster the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and push for humanitarian aid for Gaza. But he says the time is not right for an immediate resumption of peace talks.

USA

UN chief calls for end to "utterly appalling" Israel-Hamas conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the fresh wave of violence "perpetuates the cycles of death, destruction and despair... Fighting must stop. It must stop immediately."