UPDATE: A massive explosion has hit the Lebanese capital Beirut, videos from witnesses have shown. Smoke could be seen billowing above the city's port following the explosion. There was damage to windows of several buildings, journalists at the scene reported. It is unknown whether anyone was injured in the blast or what caused it but witness footage showed several buildings falling near the explosion. | Euronews English

Here are four of the best moments so far from the protests in Lebanon | The National

6K views · 318 reactions | A year on from the start of mass protests in #Lebanon and authorities have failed to address people's demands for their social and economic rights. Lebanese authorities must cease their harassment of activists and journalist associated with October's protest movement. Excessive use of force against peaceful protests must end. #Lebanonprotests | Amnesty International | Facebook

105K views · 1.3K reactions | Protesters from across Lebanon have taken to the streets to demand an end to government corruption. Some women, who are part of the protests, are standing up to stereotypes about them. bbc.in/32uFwDY | BBC News | Facebook