Newshour - Israel carries out deadly strikes on southern Beirut
Download Israel carries out deadly strikes on southern Beirut
The Israeli military has carried out deadly airstrikes on the southern districts of Lebanon’s capital, claiming it is targeting Hezbollah sites. In response Iran has fired ballistic missiles towards Israel, the first attack of its kind by Tehran since the ceasefire in April.
Also on the programme: Armenians vote in a general election that could determine whether the country looks to Brussels or to Moscow.
And researchers test a new weight loss drug that not only suppresses appetite, but could help people burn calories faster.
(Picture: The site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut,, 07 June 2026 Credit: NNA)
Published on Sunday, 7th June 2026.
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