Israeli military probes soldier after Virgin Mary statue photo in southern Lebanon
Israel's military has launched an investigation after a photo circulated online showing a soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon.The military said it viewed the incident "gravely" and promised action against the soldier, according to the supplied material.An initial inquiry said the photo was taken in the Christian-majority village of Debel several weeks ago, although it was only shared online on Wednesday.The image shows the soldier smoking while appearing to place a cigarette into the statue's mouth.No disciplinary outcome has been announced in the supplied rows.The case has drawn attention because it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
US troop cuts in Germany draw criticism from top Republicans and NATO concern
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised the Pentagon's decision to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying the move could undermine deterrence and send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said the troops should be moved further east rather than withdrawn from Europe.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision followed a thorough review and took account of theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.NATO said it was seeking clarification from Washington.The dispute matters because Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty US troops and remains a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 06:29 LONDON
Deadly Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Lebanese health ministry.The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 16 April.In addition to the fatalities, 23 people were wounded, including eight children and seven women.Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israeli forces in the south, including a drone strike targeting soldiers in the Bint Jbeil district.The violence persists even though the ceasefire was announced following direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
Verdicts due in inquest into 1972 Springhill shootings in Belfast
Families of five people shot dead by British soldiers in Belfast in 1972 are set to hear the findings of a long-awaited inquest verdict.The victims, including teenagers and a Catholic priest, were killed during a military operation in west Belfast on 9 July 1972.The five victims were 16-year-old John Dougal, 15-year-old David McCafferty, 13-year-old Margaret Gargan, 38-year-old Paddy Butler, and 42-year-old Fr Noel Fitzpatrick.They were shot by members of the 1 Kings Regiment stationed near Ballymurphy in the Springhill area.The incident occurred on the same day that an IRA ceasefire broke down, with gunbattles reported elsewhere in the city.The victims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 08:01 LONDON
