Netanyahu: Israel faces ‘challenging days’ ahead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told citizens in Israel to be ready for “challenging days” ahead, following a dramatic escalation of tensions with Iran and Hamas. “We are prepared for every scenario and will stand united against all threa…

Zverev reaches Paris last eight as he eyes repeat gold

Tokyo champion Alexander Zverev is the last German in the Paris Olympic tennis tournament after he eased through to the quarter-finals following an early wobble on Wednesday. The 27-year-old defeated Australian Alexei Popyrin 7-5, 6-3 and will next mee…

Small plane crashes on Dutch highway, pilot killed

A small plane has crashed on a highway near Breda International Airport in the Netherlands, according to witnesses and local officials. The pilot – the only person on board the plane – was killed in the crash. The accident happened just after 12:30 p.m…