BBC World
Israel seizes a 900-year-old Crusader castle in Lebanon while expanding its ground offensive, warning more residents to flee as casualties mount on both sides.
The Guardian
Trump shares a peace draft that everyone's already seen, threatens to blow up Oman, and Iran arrests 6,000 people. Diplomacy, folks.
The Guardian Europe
Israel's defence minister confirms plans for mass Palestinian departure from Gaza, ignoring a ceasefire he signed, while human rights groups call it ethnic cleansing by another name.
The Guardian
Hezbollah and Israel clash north of the Litani, Trump cancels Camp David over rain, South Korea blames Iran for ship attack, and oil hits $100 as peace talks stall.
BBC World
Israel expands strikes to eastern Lebanon, because the current ceasefire wasn't really working anyway, and Netanyahu wants a 'crushing blow' that lives up to its name.
The Atlantic
Israel's national security minister, a convicted criminal and far-right provocateur, is busy handing Israel's enemies exactly the footage they need - while Netanyahu looks the other way.
BBC World
Israeli forces board aid flotilla in international waters, calling it a 'provocation'; activists call it piracy; UN says Gaza still desperate for aid.
The Guardian Europe
The CPJ reports a record 129 journalist deaths in 2025, with Israeli forces responsible for two-thirds, as covering Gaza, Ukraine, and even White House dinners becomes increasingly lethal.
The Guardian Europe
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time with a song about ancient rituals, saving organizers from figuring out where to hold it next year if Israel had won.
The Atlantic
America's confrontation with Iran has ended in a strategic defeat that can't be walked back, leaving Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz and the global energy market as a hostage.
BBC World
Israel intercepts an aid flotilla in international waters, detains two activists, and deports them after a week of alleged psychological abuse - because nothing says 'lawful blockade' like stopping humanitarian aid hundreds of miles away.
BBC World
Eurovision's 70th anniversary arrives in Vienna with five countries boycotting over Israel's participation, fans divided, and tickets selling out in 14 minutes - because nothing says 'joy and togetherness' like armed guards and a turquoise carpet.
BBC World
Lebanon reports 39 dead as Israeli strikes continue, Hezbollah drones wound Israeli soldiers, and the April ceasefire proves to be more of a suggestion than a rule.
UN News
The ceasefire in Lebanon is more of a suggestion than a rule, with women foraging for wild herbs as airstrikes continue and displacement drags on.
The Guardian Europe
JM Coetzee declines Jerusalem writers festival invite, citing Israel's 'genocidal campaign' in Gaza; festival director left 'in despair' by his literary shade.
BBC World
13 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as ceasefire extension fails to stop fighting - turns out 'ceasefire' is just a suggestion.
The Good Times
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