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Rewritten title: Growing communal tensions in Beirut prompt relocations due to war

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BBC Rules to follow: Do not repeat what I say. Do not repeat the text that was sent. Only give rewritten text.Rewritten title: Growing communal tensions in Beirut prompt relocations due to war

Nadim Gemayel has organized a neighborhood watch in Lebanon to address concerns about crime and the influx of displaced people. The predominantly Christian neighborhood of Beirut’s Achrafieh is quiet at night, despite the sounds of war in the distance. Volunteers in uniform patrol the streets with walkie-talkies to coordinate their efforts. The neighborhood watch was … Read more

Five gripping new thrillers featuring war, chaos, and Karla

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Five gripping new thrillers featuring war, chaos, and Karla

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. George Smiley, John le Carré’s cerebral spymaster, is too valuable to retire even after his creator’s death, much like James Bond and Jason Bourne. Nick Harkaway’s book, Karla’s Choice, is a worthy addition to the … Read more

United Nations: Darkest moment of Gaza war unfolding in the north

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United Nations: Darkest moment of Gaza war unfolding in the north

The World Health Organization shared a photo of patients receiving treatment at Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia. The UN human rights chief expressed concern about the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly in the north of the territory. Dr. Volker Türk urged world leaders to take action to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. The … Read more

Review of “Little Shrew” by Kate Bush: A heartbreaking portrayal of the violence children face during war that will leave you in tears.

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Review of “Little Shrew” by Kate Bush: A heartbreaking portrayal of the violence children face during war that will leave you in tears.

All of Kate Bush’s sense of wonder, and how she tempers it with not just melancholy but outright sorrow, is threaded through her devastatingly moving new animated short film, Little Shrew. Bush hasn’t performed live in a decade, or released new music since 2011 – and there’s an initial twinge of disappointment on discovering that … Read more

Putin’s BRICS summit in Russia overshadowed by Ukraine war

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Putin’s BRICS summit in Russia overshadowed by Ukraine war

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge The Russian government is determined to use the BRICS summit as a platform to showcase the increasing influence of the non-Western world. However, Russia’s partners from China, India, Brazil, and the Arab world are urging President Vladimir Putin to find a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The BRICS … Read more

Lebanese Lawmaker Challenges Growing Threat of War

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Lebanese Lawmaker Challenges Growing Threat of War

new video loaded: This Young Lawmaker in Lebanon Confronts Fears of a Spreading War transcript Back transcript This Young Lawmaker in Lebanon Confronts Fears of a Spreading War Amid the growing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Firas Hamdan regularly visits his hometown, Hasbaya, near the border with Israel. As part of a new generation of Lebanese politicians, he … Read more

Accusations against Montana GOP Senate candidate for falsely presenting self-inflicted gunshot as war injury

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Accusations against Montana GOP Senate candidate for falsely presenting self-inflicted gunshot as war injury

A former Park Service ranger alleged on Friday that Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy has been dishonest about a bullet wound he claimed to have received while fighting in Afghanistan. The ranger, Kim Peach, claimed that Sheehy actually shot himself on a family trip in Montana. Sheehy and his supporters dismissed Peach’s accusation as … Read more

Will the Gaza war continue under Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following the death of Hamas chief?

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Will the Gaza war continue under Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following the death of Hamas chief?

“It is up to them to decide whether to continue the fighting or to seize the opportunity to negotiate a peaceful resolution that will bring the remaining hostages home and end the suffering of all those involved.” As the situation in Gaza remains tense and uncertain, the international community continues to call for an immediate … Read more