Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights soccer pitch attack

Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights soccer pitch attack

Israel has confirmed it was behind the missile strike on Lebanon's capital Beirut. Its military says it was a targeted strike against a Hezbollah commander, who carried out the attack at the weekend on the Golan Heights, that hit a soccer pitch. Hezbollah denied involvement in that strike, which killed 12 children and teenagers. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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World

Son of Mexican crime boss El Chapo pleads not guilty to drug trafficking in USA

The son of former Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" has pleaded not guilty to a raft of drug trafficking charges in a United States court. Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in the state of New Mexico last week, after arriving there with another high-profile cartel kingpin. Mitch McCann reports

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World

Kim’s daughter being prepped to lead DPRK Says South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being groomed to replace him, according to South Korea. Lawmakers in Seoul say Kim Ju-ae is favored by her father to become leader although they believe decision has not yet been made. Chris Gilbert reports.

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World

Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls Olympic opening ceremony a disgrace

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Olympic opening ceremony a 'disgrace'. It comes amid criticism from some Christian groups over a part of the show that featured what some saw as a parody of the Last Supper. Ross Cullen reports. Le Monde, a French daily afternoon newspaper, further reports that creators came under fire for what some said was a show gone too far. "I'm very […]

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Health / Medical

WHO launches mRNA bird flu vaccine project

The World Health Organization and its partners launched a bid on Monday to speed up the development and distribution of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu vaccines in low and middle-income countries. The mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, collaboratively developed by WHO and MPP, was launched in July 2021 to enhance the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines. As a […]

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Environment

UN chief calls for cooperation on heat wave impact

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for an urgent and concerted effort to strengthen international cooperation to address extreme heat. Guterres says extreme heat is increasingly tearing through economies, widening inequalities, undermining the Sustainable Development Goals and killing people.

July 30, 2024 16

Health / Medical

93 killed after landslides strike India tea estates

By Aishwarya Kumar Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people today, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief efforts. "93 dead bodies have been found so […]

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World

At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England

At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England. One man has been detained, and a knife seized. It's thought many of those injured are children. Stuart Smith reports.

July 30, 2024 14

World

UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights. According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children and teenagers. Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Jody Jacobs reports.

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