As Iran and the U.S. appear to near a deal, Israel ramps up its war in Lebanon

Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the country’s south killed 31 people on Tuesday, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a fragile truce in its war with the militant group Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy. Hezbollah, meanwhile, said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, as the Israeli military said it …

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Many Latino voters have turned away from Trump, but Democrats aren’t necessarily winning them over, new poll finds

Hispanic voters are heading into the 2026 midterm elections feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country. Latinos are also especially motivated to turn out this year, which could affect battleground races from Florida to Texas and Arizona. But while President Trump has lost some of the ground he gained with …

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Paris Prosecutors Probe Alleged Foreign Smear Campaigns in Local Elections

PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) – Paris prosecutors have opened ⁠a ⁠probe to determine whether three ⁠hard-left mayoral candidates were targeted by a foreign state seeking to meddle ​in French elections, they said on Wednesday, in a move that could help shed light on the ‌mysterious campaign. Reuters revealed this month that ‌French officials suspect the …

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Russian Lawmakers Want Banks and Their Staff to Help Fight Ukrainian Drones

Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country’s lower house of parliament. The banks would bear the cost of installing electronic jamming systems on their premises while selected employees would also shoot down incoming drones, according to the draft bill passed …

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Turkish Opposition Party to Hold Congress Once Conditions Met, Chair Says

ISTANBUL, May 27 (Reuters) – The reinstated ⁠chair ⁠of Turkey’s main ⁠opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday ​the party will hold a congress once legal ‌conditions are met, after a ‌court ousted the previous leadership, triggering ⁠an internal ⁠crisis and market volatility last week. Kilicdaroglu told reporters ​that he will consult with the legal …

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