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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say
May 19, 2026 - World 
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
May 19, 2026 - World 
The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president's wishes.
U.N. lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
May 19, 2026 - World 
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation this year.
US warns Russia after Moscow threatens Latvia – as it happened
May 19, 2026 - World 
This blog is now closedThe latest drone alerts come as Ukraine and Latvia were this morning forced by Russia to repeatedly refute Moscow’s claims that Kyiv was preparing attacks against Russia from Latvia.Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for its operations against Russia and refuted Moscow’s claims.“Russia is lying about Latvia allowing any country to use Latvian airspace and territory to launch attacks against Russia or any other country.” Continue reading...
Son of Mango fashion chain founder arrested in Spain over father’s death
May 19, 2026 - World 
Jonathan Andic released on €1m bail after being questioned in connection with death of Isak Andic in 2024The son of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, has been released on bail of €1m (£866,000) after being arrested and questioned in connection with his father’s death in Catalonia almost 18 months ago.Andic died in December 2024 after apparently falling 100 metres down a ravine while hiking in Montserrat, near Barcelona, with his son, Jonathan. His death aged 71 prompted tributes to him from politicians, journalists and the fashion world. Continue reading...
