The UK is chartering additional flights to evacuate nationals and dependents from Lebanon, following intensified Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Over 150 British nationals were evacuated to Birmingham on Wednesday, and more flights are scheduled from Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport as long as security conditions permit. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said it was ready to support "hundreds" more evacuees. Defence Secretary John Healey has stationed 700 British troops in Cyprus for possible evacuations. Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon has already claimed over 1,000 lives.

An Israeli airstrike on a multistorey building in Beirut's Bashoura district killed nine people, including seven Hezbollah-linked health workers, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Fourteen others were injured in the Wednesday night attack, which also started a fire. Residents reported a sulfur-like smell, with Lebanon's National News Agency accusing Israel of using banned phosphorous bombs. The Hezbollah-aligned building housed the group’s Islamic Health Authority. This strike was part of 17 overnight air raids on Beirut as Israeli forces also engaged Hezbollah in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed 15 Hezbollah fighters in an airstrike on southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil municipality. Hezbollah claimed it thwarted Israeli troop movements by detonating two explosives along Lebanon’s southern border. As clashes intensify, Israel has ordered the evacuation of villages north of the United Nations buffer zone established post the 2006 war. The conflict has caused mass displacement on both sides, with over 1,000 people killed in Lebanon. Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue as Israel secures its northern border while managing its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of Hamas' government in Gaza, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike alongside two other senior officials. Israeli Defense Forces and Israel Securities Authority confirmed that Mushtaha, along with Sameh al-Siraj and Sami Oudeh, were targeted in a precise strike while hiding in a fortified underground compound in northern Gaza. The compound served as a command center for Hamas leadership. Mushtaha was a key figure in Hamas’ operations and held several important portfolios, including civil governance and prisoners' affairs. Israel continues its strikes targeting Hamas amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Seven people were killed in Beirut following airstrikes near Lebanon’s parliament. The strikes, believed to be linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, caused widespread devastation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden stated he would oppose Israeli military action targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, stressing the importance of diplomatic measures to prevent further escalation. Biden’s stance has drawn international attention amid growing regional tensions. Israel continues its defense strategies, including the deployment of the Iron Dome. The situation remains volatile as diplomatic efforts continue to seek peaceful resolutions.

Indigenous communities in Brazil’s Amazon are facing severe health risks as record forest fires continue to devastate their protected lands. More than 62,000 square kilometers have burned this year, killing plants, animals, and causing severe respiratory issues. Raimundinha Rodrigues Da Sousa, leading a volunteer fire brigade, expressed concern: "These fires kill everything; next, it will be us." Most fires are linked to illegal activities such as logging and mining. With Brazil experiencing its worst drought ever, the fires are spreading rapidly, further threatening indigenous lives and worsening climate damage worldwide.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib claims that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had agreed to a ceasefire with Israel before he was killed in an Israeli airstrike last week in Beirut. According to Habib, Lebanon communicated the ceasefire decision to American and French representatives after consulting Hezbollah. Habib also claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to the proposal. Nasrallah’s funeral is scheduled for Friday. While Hezbollah confirmed his death, they did not detail the exact cause, though reports suggest blunt trauma from the blast's force led to his demise.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence on the International Day of Non-Violence, commemorating Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Guterres expressed concern over global violence, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East. He emphasized that Gandhi's belief in non-violence is humanity's greatest force, more powerful than weapons, urging nations to uphold peace, equality, and justice. A special event titled 'Gandhian Values and UN Charter' was held at the UN, with global leaders reaffirming the significance of Gandhi's ideals in addressing today's conflicts and building a peaceful future.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the group's Beirut headquarters, escalating tensions in the region. Nasrallah’s funeral is set for Friday, and Lebanon has declared five days of mourning. Protests erupted across Iran, with demonstrators demanding revenge. Following the airstrike, Lebanon fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel, though no injuries were reported. The Israeli military also announced it had killed a Hezbollah intelligence leader. Nasrallah’s cousin, Hashem Safieddine, will succeed him as Hezbollah chief. International appeals for restraint continue as the conflict deepens.

US President Joe Biden expressed opposition to Israel’s reported plans to strike Iran’s nuclear and oil facilities following Tehran’s missile attacks. While reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself, Biden emphasized the need for a "proportionate" response during a meeting with G7 leaders. The leaders condemned Iran’s missile strike on Israel and discussed imposing further sanctions on Tehran. Israeli officials have yet to finalize their targets, which may include strategic infrastructure in Iran. Tensions remain high as Israeli-Hezbollah clashes intensify, with recent strikes in Lebanon and Syria escalating fears of a broader regional conflict.