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Panic in Beirut as Israel warns people to evacuate from the city's southern suburbs

Traffic was gridlocked in Lebanon's capital on Thursday as panicked residents tried to flee after Israel's military ordered people from all of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate, apparently signaling plans for a major bombardment of the area.

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Lewis Hamilton sets sights on racing in an African grand prix before retiring

British former champion hits out at former colonial rulers‘I’m hoping countries unite and take Africa back’Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. On the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil.But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence. “I’ve got roots from a few different places there, like Togo and Benin,” he said. “I’m really proud of that part of the world. Continue reading...

Russia cracks down on phones, social media as Putin prepares another military draft

The Kremlin has been quietly tightening its control over phones, internet access and social media across Russia for months in a move insiders say is aimed at quashing dissent ahead of another possible military call-up.

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Trump says Cuba 'is going to fall'

President Trump predicted Cuba's communist regime doesn't have much time left, according to a new interview published Thursday.

Man tells of pride as newly emerged photo reveals Greek grandfather being led to Nazi execution

Thrasivoulos Marakis grew up hearing stories about the grandfather he was named after but who he never met - about how the tall man was executed during Nazi reprisals in Greece during World War II.