Lebanon

Smoke rises above buildings in Gaza City as Israel launches air strikes on the Palestinian enclave on late April 6, 2023 (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack

Undated handout photo issued by Defence Forces of Private Sean Rooney of Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, the Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon. The 23-year-old, who was serving with a UN peacekeeping mission, died when his convoy came under attack.

Sean Rooney: body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier to be repatriated

The main reasons why migrants cross the Channel to get to the UK include family ties and safety (image: Getty Images)

Why do migrants cross the Channel to get to the UK?

Australian team member's celebrate their victory in the Rugby League World Cup men's final match between Australia and England in Brisbane on December 2, 2017.

Rugby League World Cup: why Australia and NZ pulled out - will it go ahead?

Israeli soldiers deploy in the northern Kibbutz of Misgav Am, near the border with Lebanon (Getty Images)

Israel carry out airstrikes on Lebanon after call for 'de-escalation'