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On Tuesday, four United Nations peacekeepers were injured in southern Lebanon after a rocket hit their base. Another peacekeeping base was also struck by rockets, and a patrol came under fire. The UN’s peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, reported that a rocket, likely launched by non-state actors in Lebanon, hit the Ghanaian contingent’s base near Ramyah village in the east. Four peacekeepers …

The Lebanese Army reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted one of its military bases in the southern town of Sarafand late Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of three Lebanese soldiers. At least 17 others were injured, including nearby civilians, according to the Health Ministry. So far, the war between Israel and Hezbollah has claimed the lives of 41 Lebanese soldiers. …

The sun is currently experiencing a surge in activity, with a large sunspot, AR3901, gradually rotating towards Earth. This sunspot is expected to release solar flares directed at our planet, potentially causing both auroras and radio blackouts. AR3901 has already produced some flares, and more are anticipated in the coming days. On Monday, the sun emitted nine M-class solar flares, …

It’s common to look in the mirror and wonder how time has passed so quickly, noticing new wrinkles and blemishes that seemed to appear overnight. While it may feel like life is catching up, science offers an explanation for these sudden changes in appearance. A recent study has identified two significant points in life when people experience a noticeable shift …

In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully created a mouse using genetic tools that date back to a time before multicellular organisms existed. The researchers took a gene from single-celled organisms and introduced it into mouse cells to regenerate stem cells. These stem cells were then injected into a developing embryo, resulting in the birth of a living mouse. Millions …

Pep Guardiola is set to extend his tenure as Manchester City’s manager by signing a one-year contract extension, according to a report from The Athletic on Tuesday. Since taking over at the Etihad in 2016, Guardiola has led the club to six Premier League titles and their first-ever Champions League victory. His current contract is set to expire at the …

Hezbollah announced that its leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, is set to deliver a speech on Wednesday. This comes a day after a previously scheduled address was canceled and as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues efforts in Beirut to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group confirmed the speech would take place later in …

The Israeli military reported that it had conducted strikes on over 100 targets in Lebanon over the past day, focusing on what it described as terror-related sites. These included rocket launchers, weapons depots, command centers, and military facilities, according to an official statement. Additionally, the military revealed that on Sunday, its air force had neutralized two Hezbollah commanders responsible for …