Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so. Lebanon has not carried out an execution since 2004, but death sentences have continued to be...
Israeli settlers trap two Palestinian families in West Bank | BBC News
Israeli settlers have been besieging two Palestinian families in their homes in the occupied West Bank since Sunday. The families have said their supplies were running out, while rights groups have urged the authorities...
LIVE: Count down to historic solar eclipse | BBC News
Watch live as millions across the UK and parts of Europe are getting ready for the most significant solar eclipse since 1999. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC...
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German intelligence overhaul: Too far, or not far enough? | DW News
As Germany faces growing threats from espionage, cyberattacks and hybrid warfare, the government wants to expand the powers of its intelligence services. Supporters say the reforms are long overdue. Critics warn they...
Colombia: Woman rescued from under earthquake debris after 36 hours • FRANCE 24 English
🇨🇴 A woman trapped under the debris of a collapsed hotel in Pereira, #Colombia, was rescued on Tuesday after spending 36 hours under the rubble. Search and rescue operations are still underway in the country’s...
Europe, US, Canada ready for rare solar eclipse
Excitement is building across Europe, and parts of the US and Canada ahead of a total solar eclipse on Wednesday. But within hours, an annual meteor shower will also peak, while a planetary parade will see six planets...