JERUSALEM, April 18 — The Israeli military said it has set up a “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon, similar to the dividing line used in Gaza, and has already launched strikes against suspected militants approaching its forces.

ROME, April 18 — Donald Trump’s threat against Iran marked a turning point for Pope Leo XIV, prompting the usually measured pontiff to speak out more forcefully, analysts say.

PARIS, April 17 — Crystal Palace lost 2-1 at Fiorentina but still advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals 4-2 on aggregate, where they will face Shakhtar Donetsk.

MANILA, April 17 — Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged Islamist militants today after they resisted arrest in a clash in the country’s south, police said.

WASHINGTON, April 17 — President Donald Trump described the US conflict with Iran as a “little diversion” during his second term, even as recent polling indicates growing public disapproval of the war.

LONDON, April 16 — Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out for the rest of the season and will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon rupture during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with both club and country confirming the setback today.