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UK Sanctions Iran-Backed 'Criminal Network' and Its Leader

This is Beirut, 14/04 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Kingdom on Monday accused Iran of helping criminal gangs to stage attacks in Europe as it sanctioned the Swedish-based Foxtrot criminal network and its leader, Rawa Majid. The sanctions were ordered over the network's role in attacks across Europe, the Foreign Office said, and would include travel bans and asset freezes. "Today, the ...

Le Figaro: Network Supplying Hezbollah With Drone Manufacturing Equipment Dismantled

This Is Beirut, 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...

Dollar Plunges, Stocks Wobble Over Trade War Turmoil

This is Beirut, 11/04 19:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Investors dumped US government bonds, the dollar tumbled and stocks seesawed Friday, capping a volatile week as President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff policy rattled market confidence. Trump triggered a massive market sell-off last week by announcing universal tariffs, and this week he sparked a huge but short-lived rally by pausing higher ...

Hamas Launches Appeal Against UK Ban

This is Beirut, 10/04 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UK-based lawyers said they have asked the British government to lift a ban on the Palestinian militant group Hamas, a petition that has drawn sharp criticism from opposition politicians. The legal submission argues the ban contravenes Britain's human rights commitments, with the militants insisting on "the legitimacy of the struggle of ...

UK Imposes Travel Permit on Europeans from Wednesday

This is Beirut, 31/03 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) can be bought online in the next few days for £10 (12 euros), but the price is rising swiftly from April ...

Stock Markets Slide Over US inflation, Tariff Fears

This is Beirut, 28/03 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stock markets took a tumble Friday as a closely watched US inflation reading heated up, adding to concerns over the fallout from an incoming wave of tariffs by President Donald Trump. Shares in automakers fell further as they brace for 25-percent US levies due to kick in early next week along with a raft of "reciprocal" tariffs tailored to ...

UK's King Charles Cancels Appointments After Cancer Treatment 'Side Effects'

This is Beirut, 28/03 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Britain's King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering "side effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. "Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, the king experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of ...

Referral of Daraj and Megaphone to the Public Prosecution in Beirut

This is Beirut, 26/03 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Wednesday, Public Prosecutor Judge Jamal al-Hajjar referred the complaint filed by lawyers Elie Shahla, Joseph Zeidan and George Moussally against the media platforms Daraj Media, represented by editor-in-chief Hazem Al-Amin, chairwoman Aliya Ibrahim and managing editor Diana Moukalled, as well as Megaphone, represented by CEO Jean Kassir and ...

UK Artist Grayson Perry Indulges Playful Side in New Show

This is Beirut, 26/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It was a radical idea: give UK artist Grayson Perry, known for his cross-dressing and flamboyant, colorful art, carte blanche to create new works inspired by one of the world's finest collections of decorative arts. The result, which is going on show at London's Wallace Collection museum, is surprising, as well as full of mischief and fun. "I ...

UN Peacekeeping Missions: An Endless Odyssey?

Mario Chartouni, 24/03 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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From the dusty streets of Bangui to the mountains of Lebanon, over 70,000 United Nations peacekeepers put their lives on the line every day to uphold a fragile peace. Drawn from 125 countries, these missions represent one of the UN’s most dangerous undertakings. But how much do we really know about these operations that, for more than 70 ...

Victor Hugo’s Unrevealed Talent Comes Alive in New London Exhibit

This is Beirut, 23/03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French writer Victor Hugo is famous for penning The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misérables, but less known is his work as an illustrator — now the subject of a new exhibition in London. Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo, which opened at the Royal Academy of Arts on Friday, traces Hugo's passion for illustration, 140 years ...

Heathrow Airport 'Fully Operational' After Fire Shutdown

This is Beirut, 22/03 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Heathrow Airport is "fully operational", a spokesperson said on Saturday, a day after a fire at a power station shut down Europe's busiest air hub and caused travel mayhem. The electricity substation blaze closed the London airport for most of Friday before some flights began to arrive and take-off later in the evening. "We can confirm that ...