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World Service,27 May 2026,49 mins
Israel says strikes on Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon imminent
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The Israeli military has issued an evacuation order to people in the city of Tyre in south Lebanon and surrounding areas, saying strikes on Hezbollah targets there are imminent. We have the latest from our correspondent. Iranian state TV says that Iran has received a preliminary, unofficial draft of a memorandum of understanding with the US on ending their war. We have the details. With news that the Internet has been partially restored in Iran, we spoke to colleagues at BBC Persian. We explain what ethical hacking is and speak to three people who do it. The White House has begun construction on a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn ahead of next month's event to celebrate 250 years of American independence. We speak to our Washington correspondent and to our martial arts reporter. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Kfar Joz, Lebanon May 26, 2026. Credit: Stringer/Reuters)
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