Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon; G7 defe...

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The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said that Iran could start producing enriched uranium again “in a matter of months”. 

Israeli warplanes pounded the city of Nabatiyeh in south Lebanon today. The Lebanese health ministry said six people were killed, there, in strikes on municipal buildings, with a local mayor reported dead. The United Nations has warned of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Leb ... Show More

Israel and Hezbollah report clashes near their borders in southern Lebanon as air strikes hit Beirut.We hear from the Lebanese government about how it can keep its people safe Also in the programme: We speak to Sharone Lifschitz, whose parents were taken hostage on October 7th. O ... Show More

Lebanon says Israeli air strikes in two Beirut neighbourhoods have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 100. Also: thousands rescued in Florida after Hurricane Milton swept through the US state. 

Israel says it has struck Beirut as explosion rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanese capital. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Israel’s war has left many Lebanese people contemplating what once seemed unimaginable: is Hezbollah finished? Michael Safi reports from Beirut. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 

Israël a annoncé avoir ciblé des membres du Hezbollah lors d'une frappe au Liban, coïncidant avec la visite d'une émissaire américaine. Traduction: Israel announced targeting Hezbollah members in a strike in Lebanon, coinciding with a U.S. envoy's visit.  Hébergé par Acast. Visit ... Show More