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Israel-Lebanon conflict: Why military pressure isn't enough

Clashes persist as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire claims. Experts warn the offensive is undermining talks with Hezbollah and pushing a political solution further out of reach.

DW News 3 days ago

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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

NPR News 3 days ago

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What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats

The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.

NPR News 3 days ago

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Middle East war live: Israeli military intercepts projectiles from Lebanon

Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continued early on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, despite US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Follow our...

France 24 3 days ago

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Defense tech darling Mach Industries hits $1.8B valuation, a 4x jump in a year

In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.

TechCrunch 4 days ago

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AI warfare is already here

The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, an international forum that focuses on lethal autonomous systems, is hosted twice a year at the United Nations in Geneva. When Branka Marijan attended in November 2017, she thought the five-day...

The Verge 1 weeks ago

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U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.

NPR News 1 weeks ago

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Israel strikes Lebanese village and calls up more troops in the region

The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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US military sais it carried 'self-defense' strikes in first since ceasefire

US Central Command said it "conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran" on May 25. This comes more than a month after a ceasefire between the countries took hold and amid ongoing peace negotiations in Qatar. Still, US Secretary of State Marco...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Middle East: Rubio says Iran deal 'could take days'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW.

DW News 1 weeks ago

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US military says it has launched new strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

According to a statement from the US Central Command, the strikes were carried out “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces", but the military was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

Euronews 1 weeks ago

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Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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US military says it launched new strikes on southern Iran

The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

DW News 1 weeks ago

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Middle East: US says carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran

The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

DW News 1 weeks ago

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Middle East updates: Israel, Hezbollah exchange blows

Despite officially being on a ceasefire, both the Israeli army and the Lebanese Islamist militia continued to carry out strikes for another day. Elsewhere, the US and Iran continue to negotiate. DW has more.

DW News 1 weeks ago

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Russia deploys hypersonic missile in latest major strikes on Ukraine

Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians

In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement

Trump has tempered expectations of a swift agreement with Iran despite signs of progress in negotiations. The talks reportedly focus on Iran pledging not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for possible sanctions relief and an easing of US...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?

Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well.

DW News 1 weeks ago

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Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win

An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near her parents' home in Ukraine.  

France 24 1 weeks ago