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More than 800,000 people displaced by the war in Lebanon have started returning to their hometowns and villages as security conditions improve in parts of the country. However, the humanitarian situation remains severe, with hundreds of thousands still unable to go back because of widespread destruction and ongoing instability. According to the United Nations, more than 360,000 people remain displaced across Lebanon. Around 26,000 of them continue to live in government-run shelters, while many others stay with relatives or in temporary accommodation as they wait for conditions to improve. The UN’s humanitarian agency says the conflict has devastated essential infrastructure, particularly in southern Lebanon. Damage to water supply systems and electricity networks has left more than 700,000 people without reliable access to clean drinking water, raising concerns about public health and increasing the need for humanitarian assistance. The war has taken a heavy human toll. Israeli military operations have killed more than 4,300 people and forced over one million residents to flee their homes since the conflict escalated. Entire neighborhoods and villages in southern Lebanon have suffered extensive destruction, making it difficult for many returning families to rebuild their lives. Large areas in southern Lebanon remain under Israeli military control, and residents in several border communities continue to face uncertainty despite the gradual return of displaced families. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions have resumed. A new round of US-led talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials began in Rome yesterday and will continue through tomorrow. Negotiators hope the discussions will help strengthen the ceasefire, address security concerns along the border, and create conditions for a broader and more lasting peace.

  Authorities in Greece have detained a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of 38-year-old British national Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in Athens. The case has attracted significant public attention due to the disturbing circumstances surrounding the crime and the victim’s humanitarian work. According to police, Elizabeth Jane Ross had been visiting Greece for several years and was well known for her involvement with organizations that supported refugees and other vulnerable communities. Through her humanitarian efforts, she worked with various charities and non-governmental organizations dedicated to assisting people in need. Friends and colleagues described her as a compassionate and caring individual who devoted much of her time to helping disadvantaged groups. The investigation began after a homeless man discovered a suspicious suitcase in a car park in the Kypseli district of Athens on 18 July. After noticing the abandoned luggage, he alerted the authorities, who responded to the scene and opened the suitcase. Police were shocked to find the body of a woman inside. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth Jane Ross through official procedures. Following the discovery, Greek police launched an extensive investigation involving forensic experts, detectives, and crime scene specialists. Investigators collected evidence from the suitcase and surrounding area in an effort to determine the identity of the perpetrator and reconstruct the events leading up to the murder. According to reprts, the suspect is a 26-year-old Afghan national who was taken into custody in central Athens. Police believe he may have been directly involved in the killing of Elizabeth Jane Ross. During the initial stages of