Funerals and fury in Beirut as scale of devastation comes into focus
New York Times: With evidence government negligence played a role, public anger swelled.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromLebanon
Beirut explosion: Blame begins with a leaky, troubled ship
New York Times: Bleak tale of negligence started years ago. It ended in an explosion.
Beirut explosion: Four day ultimatum over 'crime'
Investigators have been given a four day ultimatum to get to the bottom of the "crime".
What footage of the Beirut explosion tells us about the blast
New York Times: Videos offer clues into the cause and strength of its destructive power.
'Beirut is gone': Devastation leaves city reeling after blast
Destruction and death fills the streets of Beirut after yesterday's shock explosion.
As smoke clears in Beirut, shock turns to anger
New York Times: Many see explosion as the culmination of years of mismanagement.
Kiwis in Beirut urged to 'remain vigilant'
A small number of Kiwis are being supported by NZ authorities after yesterday's blast.
Beirut blast follows economic mismanagement
Quarter of population already live in poverty even before blast destroyed grain silos.
Satellite reveals Beirut horror
Shocking pictures and videos have emerged revealing the scale of devastation in Beirut.
What we know about the Beirut explosions
New York Times: A look at what we know and what we don't.
Beirut explosion: Welder suspected of igniting deadly blast
The timer was ticking from six years ago - it was a massive bomb just waiting to go off.
Warnings before devastating Beirut explosion as blast blamed on negligence
Investigation on how explosive chemical came to be stored at the facility for 6 years.
Killer substance that caused devastating Beirut blast
It exploded buildings, sent shrapnel flying and buried people in rubble.
What is ammonium nitrate, the chemical that exploded in Beirut?
The Conversation: For combustion to occur, oxygen must be present.
I was bloodied and dazed. Beirut strangers treated me like a friend
New York Times: In a land conditioned by calamity, people knew what to do.
Beirut explosion: Tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at blast site
Blast may be due to chemicals stored at the city's port.
'Catastrophe': At least 60 killed, thousands injured as massive blast flattens Beirut
The cause of the blast is not immediately known.
Beirut blast: Ten Kiwis in the city, new video emerges
Ten New Zealanders are reported as being in Beirut.
The global march of face masks: A mirror on humanity
Face masks are becoming part of the new normal in a Covid-infected world.
Bartering child's dress for food: Life in Lebanon's economic crisis
New York Times: The financial meltdown means daily pain for the country.
Carlos Ghosn flashes passion and defiance on Beirut stage
No speech by the famous orator has been more highly anticipated.
Fugitive businessman added to Interpol's most wanted list
The man who allegedly escaped in a music instrument case is wanted by authorities.
Rockets fired after day of mourning for slain Iranian leader
Iraqi forces warned to stay kilometre away from US bases in thinly veiled threat.
US troops on alert to protect embassy in Lebanon
In wake of airstrike that killed Iran general, US to send 3000 more troops to Middle East.
Millionaire fugitive's stunning suitcase escape
The former boss of Nissan made a daring dash from authorities.
Deadly protests around the world
When people take their grievances to the streets, some pay the ultimate price.
Death penalty for rape and murder of British diplomat
Uber driver gets death for raping and strangling British diplomat on the side of a road.
A giant protest. A nervous toddler. Time for Baby Shark
New York Times: Demonstrators in Lebanon tried to put the frightened toddler at ease.
Five years in jail and Terry Waite talks crime and punishment
Guest lecturer Terry Waite wants to shed some light on crime and punishment.
Lebanon seeks to dispel Israeli allegations of rocket sites
Israeli PM accused Lebanese militant group of setting up rocket factories near airport.
'We lost everything ... I just want her to live in safety'
Strength and courage shine through in these photos of refugees from around the world.
Mum's mission to retrieve children
When estranged husband asked to keep sons for an extra night, Iryna's nightmare began.
UK diplomat found murdered in Lebanon
Rebecca Dykes was found dead by the side of the road after she was strangled.
How Barbie doll Sydney bomb plot was foiled
Lebanon's interior minister revealed how officials uncovered the plan to bomb a flight.