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As Hezbollah and Israel battle on the border, Lebanon’s army watches from the sidelines  The Associated Press Lebanon needs a new army in the south, says Yair Lapid  The Economist France, U.S. push at UN for stronger Lebanese army  Reuters Southern EU leaders want Lebanon’s army to reassert itself in south  Euronews Will Lebanon’s …

New mayor vows to fight violence in Mexico city days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded  CBS News After newly elected mayor is beheaded in Mexico, others ask federal authorities for protection  CBS News Anger and disgust in Mexico over beheading of newly sworn-in city mayor  The Guardian Mexican mayor’s severed head …

US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflict  POLITICO Blinken says US wants a solution in Lebanon, not ‘broader conflict’  The Times of Israel U.S. Sees Opening to Sideline Hezbollah Politically in Lebanon With New Government – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal Blinken says …

UK police say 40 women have made sex crimes claims against late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed  The Associated Press Dozens more women come forward with abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, BBC says  CNN How Harrods, London’s Luxury Emporium, Is Dealing With a Sexual Abuse Scandal  The New York Times Billionaire ex-Harrods …

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy appeals to Pope Francis for help in freeing Ukrainian PoWs  The Guardian Zelenskiy seeks pope’s help to free Ukraine POWs held in Russia  Reuters Video. WATCH: Pope Francis meets Zelenskyy to discuss a path to peace  Euronews Pope Francis and Zelensky Exchange Symbolic Gifts at Vatican Meeting  Newsweek Pope Francis, …

Hezbollah targets Israeli troops, settlements; 12 Israeli soldiers killed  Press TV Updates: Lebanon’s Hezbollah hits Israel’s Haifa; Israel pounds Gaza  Al Jazeera English IDF says 190 projectiles fired from Hezbollah to Israeli territory on Thursday  The Jerusalem Post IDF says jets hit Hezbollah launchers behind recent barrage  The Times of Israel Hezbollah steps up …

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel  Reuters Canada Nicaragua breaks off ties with Israel  The Times of Israel Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war  Al Jazeera English Middle East crisis: Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel – as it happened  The Guardian Xinhua News | Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with …

Drownings of two Navy SEALs off Somalia were preventable, Navy investigation finds  CNN Investigation of SEALs Drowning Also Uncovers Allegations of Performance-Enhancing Drug Use, Secret Surgery  Military.com Navy SEALs’ drownings in Iranian op were preventable, investigation finds  The Hill CENTCOM Investigation into 2 Navy SEALs Lost in Boarding Action off Somalia  USNI News Drownings …

Human foot found on Everest may hold key to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries  CNN Remains of Sandy Irvine believed found on Everest after 100 years  National Geographic Climber Disappeared 100 Years Ago on Mount Everest. Sock with His Name on It, and a Foot, Were Just Found  PEOPLE Hundred-Year-Old Remains Of British …

Kenya to send more police to Haiti after new gang attacks  Reuters Canada They Flew 7,000 Miles to Fight Haiti’s Gangs. The Gangs Are on Top.  The New York Times Kenya’s mission in Haiti: President William Ruto appeals for urgent funds  BBC.com Kenya and Haiti urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission …