Lebanese army says troops killed in Israeli strikes

The United Nations said on Friday that it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs as the war enters its fourth month. This comes as the armed group Hezbollah rejects a renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon.

Also in today’s programme: Actor Rosamund Pike called someone in the audience out for texting during her performance. Actor Juliet Stevenson joins us to explain how it can ruin the magic of theatre; and we discuss the life and legacy of French-Iranian author and artist Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film Persepolis, has died at 56.

Photo: Black smoke billows at a strike scene following an Israeli strike on a car as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 5, 2026. Credit: Reuters