Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Hezbollah admits seized half-ton shipment of TNT and C-4 belongs to group, demands its return

The Iran-backed group acknowledges ownership of 500 kilograms of explosives seized on the road to Beirut, insisting they were intended solely for use against Israel; Lebanese authorities warn against illegal weapons as analysts see a direct challenge to disarmament efforts

Hezbollah admits seized half-ton shipment of TNT and C-4 belongs to group, demands its return

We haven't written up this one. Ynetnews has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at ynetnews.com →

More in World

Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula

Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that will cut the working week from 44 hours to 40 and give employees two days off per week without cutting their salary.

  • Brazil's Congress reduces standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
  • Amendment backed by left-wing President Lula da Silva.
  • Poll shows 70% of Brazilians support the change.

More from Thursday 15 October →