A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang’s first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a “Hamas terrorist” – which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.
Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.
Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.
Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon
Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.