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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
International Headlines BBC
Here are some of today’s international headlines:
Iran-Israel Tensions:Israel’s military chief of staff warns that any attack by Iran “will be met with a response,” while allies urge restraint.
A 15-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured in a stabbing incident at a Sydney church, which has been declared a "terrorist attack".
NASA seeks a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.
US and Allies Respond to Iran’s Attacks:Israel says 99% of projectiles fired at it by Iran overnight were intercepted by it and its allies.
World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East from sliding into all-out war1.
The US tells Israel it won’t join any Iran retaliation, urging careful consideration before launching a response.
Other Notable News:A scuffle erupted in Georgia’s parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge during a demonstration.