Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon
5/10/202627 min
Israeli airstrikes have continued in Lebanon despite the ceasefire - we report from the site of a residential building in Saksakiyeh hit in the latest barrage. Hezbollah is retaliating with attacks inside Israel and against troops occupying southern Lebanon. Also: Péter Magyar becomes Hungary's new prime minister after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule; Russia's Victory Day is marked with muted celebrations amid the Ukraine war; Indonesian authorities crack down on an alleged online gambling ring; Australia's far-right One Nation party wins its first parliamentary seat; scientists call for New Orleans residents to evacuate as climate change drowns the US city; Iran sets out conditions for its participation in the men's football World Cup; and our boxing reporter weighs in on the epic Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois fight.
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Oliver Conway· Host0:33
[digital tone] You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. [upbeat music] Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. This edition is published in the early hours of Sunday, the 10th of May. Israel has continued heavy strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Nearly 40 people have been killed. Hungary's new prime minister's taken office and pledged a change of regime, and Russia has held a muted Victory Day parade in Red Square without a tank in sight. Also in the podcast, political history's been made in Australia as the far-right One Nation party wins its first seat in Parliament, and- All the parties involved, they want it to happen, but still it's gonna be very, very, very difficult ... will Iran's footballers play in the Men's World Cup despite the war with hosts USA?
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