Rihab Faour’s long journey to safety, from her small village in southern Lebanon, ended in the death of her young family.
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Georgia’s PM hits back as protests and resignations intensify
After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia’s prime minister rejects a call for new elections.
Bowen: Syria’s rebel offensive is astonishing – but don’t write off Assad
The country’s president has already shown he is prepared to go to brutal lengths to save his regime.
Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across Greece
Torrential rains and gale-force winds are causing flooding and damage across the country.
More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks
This is the latest incident on the country’s inland waterways where regulations are rarely enforced.
‘People want nothing to do with him’: How Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor
The verdict in Nikita Hand’s civil rape case saw already dwindling support for the UFC star fall further.
UN suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing
Unrwa said the Kerem Shalom crossing is not safe and called on Israel to ensure the flow of aid.
Taiwan president’s Hawaii trip draws Chinese anger
Lai Ching-te’s trip to the US state is being billed as a stopover, but has been condemned by Beijing.
Fianna Fáil leads close Irish general election count
After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.
Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel
Two years of negotiations to reduce global plastic production have collapsed amid a split between countries.