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Thousands of Parisians evacuated while WW2 bomb detonated on siteJust nowAlicia CurryPrefet De PoliceThousands of people evacuated from a north suburb of Paris as authorities conducted a bomb disposal. The Prefet des Hauts-de-Seine confirmed that the operation was “carried-out successfully” and that the evacuation order was lifted early on Sunday evening. The bomb was discovered in April during construction on Rue des Champarons. The authorities secured the site, covered the device in sand, and prepared for its removal. Local official Alexandre Brugere warned that the operation would be “risky”, and would require a “high degree of preparation”. Nearly 800 police officers enforced the 900m wide evacuation zone. A second, wider zone extending a kilometre away from the bomb’s position allowed residents to stay indoors, but restricted outdoor activities. The controlled detonation was conducted by bomb disposal experts at 15:20 Sunday. The evacuation order was lifted just after 16:00. Undetonated WW2 Bombs are still being found across Europe 86 years after the war began.

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon8 hours agoSamantha GranvilleBeirutReutersA French peacekeeper has been killed and three others wounded after a UN patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, in what officials described as a deliberate attack.The soldier was serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which confirmed that one peacekeeper had died and three others were injured, two of them seriously, when their patrol came under small-arms fire.French President Emmanuel Macron blamed the attack on Hezbollah. The The Macron ” The Unifil said the patrol had been clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghanduriyah to reconnect isolated positions.Follow the latest updatesWhat we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefireCeasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainThe Lebanese Armed Forces said the incident followed exchanges of fire with armed individuals, adding that it was co-ordinating closely with Unifil during what it described as a sensitive phase in southern Lebanon.Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and told Macron during a phone call that those responsible would be brought to justice.Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has also ordered an investigation.Hezbollah issued a statement on Saturday denying it was responsible, describing them as “rushed” and “baseless accusations”.It called for “caution in making judgements and assigning blame regarding the incident, pending the Lebanese army’s investigation to determine the full circumstances”.The group urged both Unifil and the Lebanese army to continue co-ordinating with locals on manouevres “under these delicate circumstances”.In late March, three Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in separate incidents – an explosion that destroyed a Unifil vehicle and a projectile strike a day earlier.Unifil warned that under international law “all actors” were obliged to ensure the “safety and security” of UN personnel, adding that “deliberate attacks” on peacekeepers were “grave violations” of international humanitarian law and could amount to war crimes.The peacekeeping force was first established in 1978 by the UN Security Council following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, with a mandate to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore peace and assist the Lebanese government in regaining authority in the south.Its role was expanded after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, when Security Council Resolution 1701 strengthened its responsibilities in monitoring the ceasefire along the Blue Line – the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel – in co-ordination with the Lebanese army.More than 330 peacekeepers have been killed since the mission was established.Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report findsMiddle EastHezbollahLebanonIran war

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Bodies of 50 Infants Dumped at Trinidad Graveyard6 hours agoPaulin KolaAFP through Getty ImagesThe remains of 50 infants and 6 adults were dumped in a graveyard on Trinidad, one of two islands that make up the Caribbean nation. A preliminary investigation indicates it may be a “case of an unlawful disposal of unclaimed bodies”, the statement added. It is unclear if this incident is connected to gang violence, as the country has one of Latin America and Caribbean’s highest murder rates. The bodies of 50 infants were found in a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago. The commissioner said that anyone found to have violated this duty would be held accountable. A state of emergency, which grants police extended powers of arrest and search, has been renewed ever since it was introduced on 2nd March. Since then the US State Department has issued numerous travel advisories due to crime and “a heightened threat of terrorism”. The US State Department has issued several travel advisories since then – due to crime as well as “a heightened risk of terrorism”.

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Pope says ‘tyrants speech’ was not aimed directly at Trump8 hours agoMaia DaviesPope Leo said he did not seek to debate Donald Trump in his speech this week, which was delivered days after the high-profile spat between the US president and the pontiff. The remarks Pope Leo, who is currently on a tour in Africa, said that a “certain narrative” had been created, citing the “political situation” created by Trump’s remarks. In response to Pope Leo’s latest remarks the US Vice-President JDVance, who converted Vance said that while the media narrative is always provoking conflict, and yes, there have been and will be disagreements, the reality can often be much more complex. Earlier in the week, Vance had urged Vatican officials to “stick to morality”. “The masters in war pretend to not know that it only takes a moment to devastate, yet often, a lifetime isn’t enough to rebuild,” said Vance. The Pope also condemned an “endless cycle of death and destabilisation” in a “bloodstained region” He had posted his lengthy criticism of Pope Francis after the pontiff voiced concerns about Trump’s threats that “a civilisation would die” if Iran refused to agree to US demands for the end of the war and to open the Strait of Hormuz. The president said he “was not Trump posted an AI-generated picture of himself as Jesus-like, which he removed later. The Catholic leader’s Africa Tour includes stops in eleven cities across four different countries. This is his second major overseas visit since he was elected as papacy in last year. It reflects the importance that Catholicism has in Africa.