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Italy secured a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the second year in a row with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek’s Poland on Monday in Malaga. Despite Swiatek’s comeback win over Jasmine Paolini in her singles match, the Italians managed to clinch victory in the decisive doubles match. Paolini, alongside veteran Sara Errani, defeated Swiatek …

After almost 2,000 years, a section of one of Britain’s most significant Roman roads has been discovered by archaeologists beneath London’s iconic Old Kent Road. This segment is part of the ancient Roman road known as Watling Street. In 43 AD, the Romans constructed Watling Street, which stretched 276 miles (444 km) from the West Midlands to Dover. For the …

A team of scientists, led by Professor XU Yigang from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIGCAS), is examining the unique characteristics of the Moon. Their research focuses on lunar soil samples collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin on the Moon’s far side by China’s Chang’e-6 mission. These samples have provided valuable insights into …

Interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati informed visiting U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein on Tuesday that the government’s top priority is to secure a ceasefire, end the aggression against Lebanon, and maintain Lebanese sovereignty throughout its territory. Mikati highlighted that anything contributing to this goal is a priority for the government. He stated that the government is focused on the prompt return …

U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein expressed optimism about ending the two-month-long Israel-Hezbollah conflict during his visit to Beirut on Tuesday. He stated that he returned to Beirut because he saw a significant chance to resolve the ongoing hostilities, which have persisted after nearly a year of clashes. After meeting with Hezbollah-allied parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri, who has been leading the mediation …

An Israeli source involved in the Lebanese ceasefire negotiations expressed skepticism about reaching a deal soon, as reported by CNN. The source acknowledged progress but highlighted that Hezbollah’s refusal to accept Israel’s demand to strike Hezbollah targets if the ceasefire is violated could hinder the agreement. This clause is crucial for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to gain cabinet approval for …

Hezbollah deployed explosive-laden drones targeting military sites in Tel Aviv, resulting in injuries to five people in the city’s suburbs, according to Israeli rescuers. In a statement, Hezbollah announced that its fighters had conducted an air attack using a squadron of advanced attack drones on sensitive military locations in Tel Aviv, with further details to be disclosed later.

Hezbollah quickly announced the delay of its leader Sheikh Naim Qassem’s speech, after initially stating he would address the public on Tuesday. This announcement came as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein visited Beirut to seek an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Hezbollah’s statement mentioned that Qassem would speak “today” without specifying a time. Later, they announced the speech’s postponement, as Hochstein …