People gather on a street in Beirut around the rubble of a hole created by an Israeli airstrike. Smoke billows up from the impact site, and some orange flames are visible in it. Battered midrise buildings loom on either side.
People gather on a street in Beirut around the rubble of a hole created by an Israeli airstrike. Smoke billows up from the impact site, and some orange flames are visible in it. Battered midrise buildings loom on either side.

Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Top Leader in Beirut

The strike came just an hour after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem.

Israeli Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Reject Lebanon Cease-Fire

Far-right ministers and opposition leaders agree that Hezbollah must be removed from Israel’s northern border.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with the director of Russian arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with the director of Russian arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey in Moscow.

Russia’s Secret Drone Project in China

Beijing said it had no knowledge of the reported deal to produce long-range attack drones in the country.

A residential building hit by an Israeli strike is seen in Beirut.
A residential building hit by an Israeli strike is seen in Beirut.

Senior Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Strike

Israel’s ongoing bombardment is the deadliest assault on Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.

A family evacuates the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.
A family evacuates the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.

Israeli Barrage on Hezbollah in Lebanon Kills Hundreds

Israel’s military ordered thousands of Lebanese to evacuate as it targets Hezbollah weapons sites.

Thick smoke rises above the southern suburbs of Beirut after an Israeli strike.
Thick smoke rises above the southern suburbs of Beirut after an Israeli strike.

Israel Targets Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

Friday’s strike was the deadliest single Israeli attack on Lebanon’s capital since the Israel-Hamas war began.

Mourners carry a coffin during the funeral of a member of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Mourners carry a coffin during the funeral of a member of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Leader Vows ‘Just Retribution’ Against Israel for Device Attacks

Hassan Nasrallah called the operations an “act of war” that “transgressed all boundaries and red lines.”

The remains of exploded pagers are displayed in Beirut.
The remains of exploded pagers are displayed in Beirut.

Second Wave of Exploding Devices Rocks Hezbollah

Israel is believed to have carried out the attacks on the group’s communications.

People surround ambulances at the entrance of the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
People surround ambulances at the entrance of the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Suspected Israeli Attack

This is the “biggest security breach” that the Lebanese militant group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war began.

Properties are damaged as floodwaters rise following heavy rain in the Czech Republic.
Properties are damaged as floodwaters rise following heavy rain in the Czech Republic.

Severe Weather Batters Much of the Eastern Hemisphere

Mass flooding has affected millions of people across Central and Eastern Europe, Central and Western Africa, and China.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy walk in the British ambassador’s residence in Washington.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy walk in the British ambassador’s residence in Washington.

U.S., U.K. Reconsider Long-Range Weapons Restrictions on Ukraine

Moscow warns doing so could pull NATO into war with Russia.

Dozens of people mill about the remains of a rubble-covered basketball court in front of a three-story building with a blue awning. One of the closest people, facing away from the camera, wears a blue vest with the U.N. logo and "UNRWA" printed on the back.
Dozens of people mill about the remains of a rubble-covered basketball court in front of a three-story building with a blue awning. One of the closest people, facing away from the camera, wears a blue vest with the U.N. logo and "UNRWA" printed on the back.

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills 18, Including 6 U.N. Employees

The United Nations condemned the attack on the facility, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians—mostly women and children.

A billboard depicts Iranian ballistic missiles in Tehran.
A billboard depicts Iranian ballistic missiles in Tehran.

Tehran Denies Sending Ballistic Missiles to Russia

The United States expects Moscow to use the Iranian shipments against Ukraine in the coming weeks.

Palestinians inspect damage from Israeli strikes that hit a displacement camp in southern Gaza.
Palestinians inspect damage from Israeli strikes that hit a displacement camp in southern Gaza.

Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza

Despite being labeled a safe zone, the al-Mawasi area has been targeted by Israeli forces multiple times.

Syrians inspect damage from overnight strikes.
Syrians inspect damage from overnight strikes.

Airstrikes in Syria Kill at Least 18 People

Israel is widely believed to be responsible for the attack.

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