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UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 17, 2026May 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemateThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its pro…

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Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 16, 2026May 17, 2026

Three paramedics at health centre among dead, while Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza strikeIsrael carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics working at a health centre, ju…

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Palestinians demolish family homes as Jerusalem municipality plans biblical theme park
ByJulian Borger Quique Kierszenbaum and Sufian Taha in Jerusalem May 16, 2026

Residents of al-Bustan district told to make way for Kings Garden, with knocking down own houses cheaper optionAt the bottom of a steep and densely populated valley just below Jerusalem’s old city walls, the earth has been shaken in recent weeks by jac…

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I’m a Eurovision superfan, but this year’s contest brings only sadness. I won’t be tuning in
ByDave Keating May 16, 2026

Mismanagement and political campaigning have sucked the joy out of an event meant to bring people togetherFor the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision, I and most other Eurovision superfans have stuck …

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Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says
ByAssociated Press May 15, 2026

Statement following ‘productive’ talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of TyreIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department ha…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 15, 2026

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump in Beijing and a mural of Lamine Yamal – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war
ByNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent May 15, 2026

The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protestors and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conferenceOscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has described the deaths of civilians…

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Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran claims joint strait of Hormuz plan
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 15, 2026

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting shipsOman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with the Gulf state over the future management of the …

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What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?
ByAmy Hawkins in Beijing May 15, 2026

US president said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but gave little detail on solutionsTrump China visit live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s whirlwind trip to Beijing – the first US presidential visit in nearly a decade – wrap…

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UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent May 15, 2026

State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacityBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next yea…

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