Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran’s proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah. Read More
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector. Read More
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people’s access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse. Read More
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife. Read More
Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari. Read More
‘What is the game plan?’: The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East – yet. But it is feeling the ripples. Read More
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
The government says the nation’s defence environment has “significantly changed” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security
Noem was one of the administration’s brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months. Read More
Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are “act of terror” as he places armed forces on high alert. Read More
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon. Read More