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Israel steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah

Israel steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah

Israel accuses Hezbollah of rearming since last year’s U.S.-backed ceasefire; Hezbollah denies

Asia
Afghanistan needs $129M for quake recovery, UN says, as donor support falls

Afghanistan needs $129M for quake recovery, UN says, as donor support falls

JRRNA says the quakes caused $86.6m in damage across 10 districts, affecting 56,000 families

Europe
MI5 issues Chinese spying 'alert' to UK MPs: minister

MI5 issues Chinese spying 'alert' to UK MPs: minister

MI5 warned Parliament that China is targeting UK officials to access sensitive information

Middle East
First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins

First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins

The massacres in March left at least 1,426 people dead, most of them civilians

North America
Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman on Khashoggi killing

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman on Khashoggi killing

Trump contradicted U.S. intelligence by insisting MBS knew nothing of Khashoggi’s murder amid major new Saudi deals