Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time
Household energy prices will rise sharply in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the impact of the Iran war hit UK bills for the first time.
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Israel dice que atacó al nuevo líder de Hamás en Gaza; palestinos reportan 3 muertos
Unos palestinos inspeccionan el lugar donde se produjo un ataque aéreo israelí en Ciudad de Gaza el martes 26 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Jehad Alshrafi)
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Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli troops and tank in south Lebanon
Hezbollah said it launched a rocket barrage targeting Israeli soldiers near the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah in southern Lebanon.
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Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say
At least three Palestinians were killed and more than 20 others injured in a major Israeli air strike targeting a residential building in one of Gaza City's busiest market areas, local medics and witnesses said.
· Rushdi Abualouf
Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem Targeted Twice In Recent Israeli Assassination Ops
The single biggest, and most historic development out of Lebanon in recent years was the Israeli assassination of longtime Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah on September 27, 2024, via massive bunker-busting airstrikes on his underground location in south Beirut.
· Tyler Durden
Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets
The Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department filed an indictment on Monday against a traffic police officer for allegedly falsifying and fabricating traffic tickets.
· YANIR YAGNA
Netanyahu eyes Caroline Glick for New York diplomatic post - report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering appointing conservative commentator and adviser Caroline Glick as Israel’s next consul general in New York, replacing Ofir Akunis, N12 reported on Tuesday evening.
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Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon kill 31 people
Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40 others on Tuesday, according to the latest figures from Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
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Ukraine reburies Nazi collaborator with state honors, drawing Israeli condemnation
Israel criticized Ukraine on Monday after President Volodymyr Zelensky gave full state honors to a Ukrainian nationalist leader who was part of a movement that collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.
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Euphrates River flooding prompts evacuations in Syria's Raqqa
A tent belonging to displaced residents stands partially submerged in floodwaters along the banks of the Euphrates River near Raqqa, northeastern Syria, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad)
· Hogir Al Abdo
Why Trump is using Iran talks to revive the Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump’s injection of the Abraham Accords into talks with Iran underscores how the Islamic Republic is getting the better of the US at the negotiating table, and Trump is trying to distract from it, current and former US and Arab officials told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,200 people since March
Lebanon’s health ministry says at least 3,213 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since 2 March.
· Middleeasteye
Trump officials split over Pope Leo’s AI warning as Vatican feud enters new front
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum opened a new front Tuesday in the Trump administration's public feud with the Vatican, dismissing Pope Leo XIV's warning about artificial intelligence as the White House resists new guardrails on the rapidly evolving technology.
· Luke Fountain
Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza in strikes on the eve of the Eid holiday
A yellow block stands demarcating the “Yellow Line,” which has separated the Gaza Strip’s Israeli-held and Palestinian zones since the October ceasefire, is visible in central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Iraq's Oil Collapse Sparks Race For New Export Routes
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Iran says US attacks violate ceasefire, as Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes
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Iran calls latest US strikes 'bad faith' sign as internet slowly restored
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Australia news LIVE: Lack of transparency criticised as ISIS brides return, Iran lifts internet blackout
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Reuters Peddles Fake News After Defense Contractor Misuses Civilian Starlink Terminals
Reuters dropped another misleading article today - this time attempting to manufacture drama between the Pentagon and SpaceX over Starlink usage during the Iran conflict.
· Tyler Durden
IRGC says 25 ships crossed Hormuz under Iranian coordination
In a statement carried by Tasnim news agency, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said 25 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with its navy and after receiving Tehran’s permission.
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Cost of simple oil change could skyrocket 40% due to Iran war: report
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Iran claims it shot down US drone
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/26/2026
The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war.
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Iran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefire
Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage
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Israeli army issues new evacuation orders across southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders for residents of five towns and villages in southern Lebanon: Majdel, Mahrouna, Jouaiya, al-Shahabiya and Deir Antar.
· Middleeasteye
Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition.
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Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger
At the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast (JPB), the language of prayer now carries the weight of politics, war, and fear—and Albert Veksler speaks with a sense of urgency in his voice. One moment, he is talking about Iran and the longed-for freedom of its people; the next, he is warning that antisemitism has become so norm…
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Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms
Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed Bnei Herzliya 137-75 as eight different players scored in double figures in a dominant performance ahead of the playoffs.
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Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
The Israel Basketball Association, together with the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization and the Center for Jewish Impact, officially launched a new basketball initiative last Friday aimed at supporting IDF veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder through sport and community rehabilitation.
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Board of Peace blames breakdown of ceasefire in Gaza on Hamas’s refusal to disarm
The Board of Peace acknowledged the stalled ceasefire in Gaza and pressed the United Nations Security Council to force Hamas to disarm and allow for the 20-point agreement to proceed.
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Iran shoots down US drone as ceasefire crumbles
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Israeli strikes on Gaza City building kill at least two Palestinians
A source at Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital told Al Jazeera Arabic that at least two Palestinians were killed and more than 20 others wounded in Israeli air strikes targeting a residential building in the neighbourhood of al-Rimal.
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Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Piper Sandler isn't buying the talk that an Iran deal is nearing, telling clients that the Strait of Hormuz will largely stay closed and oil will hit new highs.
· Deena Zaidi
Palestinian Authority warns against 'dangerous' plan to strip Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship
The Palestinian Authority has warned against plans to strip Jordan of its historic custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, hours after Middle East Eye reported that the US and Israel were actively pursuing a new arrangement for the revered Muslim site that would closely align with Israeli interests.
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Photos of freekeh the roasted green wheat grain of Syria
Syrian workers burn green wheat to produce freekeh, a roasted green wheat grain widely used in Levantine cuisine, by harvesting immature wheat and roasting it over open flames to separate and preserve the grains, on the outskirts of Taftanaz, northwestern Syria, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
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ASX set to slide, Wall Street eyes records; BP fires chairman over ‘conduct’
The US stock market is ticking toward records as it catches up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war.
· Stan Choe
Netanyahu says Israel targeted new Hamas military commander in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel carried out an attack against Mohammed Odeh, who media reports say was appointed commander of Hamas’s military wing in Gaza in May.
· Middleeasteye
Yen's purchasing power sinks to new low as oil prices sap strength
Soaring oil prices due to the Middle East conflict are worsening the structural issues that have led to yen-selling. © Reuters
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Shin Bet, police bust east Jerusalem terror cell headed by PFLP terrorist in France
Israel Police and the Shin Bet have foiled a terrorist cell consisting of east Jerusalem residents operating under instructions from a Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist living in France, the police announced on Tuesday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas military leader Mohammed Ouda, PM says
There is a high chance that the IDF succeeded on Tuesday night in assassinating Hamas’s brand new military chief, Mohammed Ouda.
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Rubio says negotiations with Iran to continue, official tells 'Post' Khamenei 'difficult to reach'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations between the United States and Iran would continue for several more days before it becomes clear whether an agreement can be reached.
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Should Iran Get Nuclear Weapons to Deter the Neocons?
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Rubio to face Congress as lawmakers scrutinise Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify before Senate and House committees on 2 June as the conflict with Iran remains a major concern for lawmakers.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli defense tech companies High Lander and ThirdEye team up against hostile drones
Israeli defense tech companies High Lander Aviation and ThirdEye Systems have announced a new partnership amid the country's defense establishment’s race to contain Hezbollah’s explosive drone threat.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Do Ben-Gvir’s flotilla follies make him Israel’s anti-Zionist of the year? - opinion
Month by month, nominees for anti-Zionist of the year keep accumulating – in Israel and worldwide.
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Israel bans 40 Euro-Med activists from entry over alleged Hamas ties
On the recommendation of the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry, 40 activists from the organization Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor were banned from entering Israel. Among the activists whose entry will not be approved are the organization’s founder and chairman, Ramy Abdu; the chairman of its board …
· MATHILDA HELLER
IDF marks 78th anniversary of its establishment with sweeping military updates
The Israel Defense Forces is marking the 78th anniversary of its establishment on May 26, 1948, it announced on Tuesday.
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