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Israeli army demolishes Christian monastery, nuns' school in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army demolished a monastery and a school run by the Sisters of the Holy Saviour in the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun, the state National News Agency reported on Friday. 🔴 Israeli army demolished a monastery and a school run by the Sisters of the Holy Savior in the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun, local media reports https://t.co/RJqxiN6dwW pic.twitter.com/2T58ie8I6r — Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) May 1, 2026 The school “was considered one of the most prominent educational institutions in the region”, having educated thousands of students over the years from various towns in the Bint Jbeil district, said the agency. Its targeting represents “a major loss at both the educational and social levels", it added. Israel has waged an offensive in Lebanon since March 2, killing more than 2,600 people and displacing over a million. A 10-day ceasefire that began on April 17 was later extended until May 17, but Israel continue...

Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%

United States President ​Donald Trump on Friday ‌said he would be increasing tariffs on cars and trucks ​from the European Union ​to 25%, saying the bloc had ⁠not complied with its ​trade deal. "Based on the ​fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed ​to trade deal, next ​week I will be increasing tariffs ‌charged ⁠to the European Union for cars and trucks coming into the United States," he ​wrote ​in ⁠a social media post. "It is fully understood ​and agreed that, if ​they ⁠produce cars and trucks in USA plants, there will ⁠be ​no tariff," Trump ​added. Read More: Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost In his post, Trump also emphasised manufacturing automobiles in the US. https://ift.tt/1tYZDcX “Many automobiles and truck plants are currently under construction, with over 100b dollars being invested," he added. Trump told reporters at the White House that the higher tariff woul...