The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.

The military said it had fired on people arriving in parts of southern Lebanon because they were violating Israel’s cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, which appeared to be holding.

An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.

As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.

In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

Thirteen months of war left Hezbollah weakened, isolated and desperate for a way to stop the fighting.

A U.S.-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah raised hopes of an end to the yearlong conflict that forced over a million Lebanese people from their homes.

Hamas is unlikely to compromise in Gaza, despite the decision by its ally, Hezbollah, to stop fighting. A deal in Gaza would also be harder for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.

The weapon used for the first time against Ukraine last week is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

Thousands of demonstrators seeking the release of Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister, fled the capital. Four civilians were killed during the unrest.