Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israel Resumes Spy Activity over Lebanon after Pope’s Departure
Israeli drones swept back into Beirut’s skies shortly after Pope Leo XIV’s plane departed the city, ending a brief and carefully managed calm that had prevailed during his visit.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Army Gives Rare Tour of Seized Hezbollah Tunnel in Southern Lebanon
The Lebanese Army on Friday organized a media tour in southern Lebanon, offering local and international journalists a rare look at what officials described as former Hezbollah positions near the Israeli border, including an underground tunnel used by the group before last year’s ceasefire.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Opinion
What Can Restore the Lebanese Christians' Faith in Their Country?
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon this week, the third visit by a supreme pontiff to the country since John Paul II in 1997 and Benedict in 2012 (Pope Paul VI stopped very briefly in 1964, on his way to India). The fact that Lebanon is the site of the Pope’s first foreign visit (with Turkey) is significant. The country holds the highest percentage of Christians in the Arab world.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lebanon’s Failure to Disarm Hezbollah Could Reignite War with Israel
Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah by the US-imposed deadline, risking a major escalation in the Middle East, current and former Israeli military officials have warned.
Monday, December 1, 2025
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Britain Says Escalation in Middle East Must Be Avoided 'at All Costs'
Britain on Sunday called for restraint in the Middle East, after the largest clashes between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah since the start of the war in Gaza.
"Further escalation in the Middle East must be avoided at all costs," British Foreign Secretary David Lammy posted on X, following a call with Israel's minister of strategic affairs, Ron Dermer.
"I reiterated the UK's support for Israel's security, the importance of restraint, the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages," Lammy said.
