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The search for life on Mars has taken a step forward, with new research suggesting the red planet may have been habitable until much more recently than previously believed. A recent study indicates Mars might have supported life billions of years ago, leaving scientists with the question of when and why that environment changed. In a study led by Sarah …

Manchester United managerial target Rúben Amorim has acknowledged contact with the club amid their search for Erik ten Hag’s replacement, though he indicated that “nothing is decided yet” regarding his potential appointment. Amorim, who currently manages Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, is seen as a strong candidate for the position following United’s decision to part ways with Ten Hag after a …

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr made headlines within a day of the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 28, not for an award but for a crucial penalty miss in the King Cup of Champions. While Ronaldo wasn’t in contention for the Ballon d’Or, his missed penalty in the 96th minute against Al-Taawoun drew significant attention online, as …

Archaeologists have uncovered the haunting burial of a high-status woman, believed to be a “vampire,” who was buried around 350 years ago in Pień, Poland. The grave, found two years ago in a medieval cemetery, revealed eerie details about the precautions taken to prevent her supposed rise from the dead. The woman, nicknamed “Zosia” by researchers, is believed to have …

Scientists have deciphered what is believed to be the oldest world map, drawn nearly 3,000 years ago on a clay tablet, potentially indicating the location of “Noah’s Ark.” The Babylonian artifact, known as the *Imago Mundi,* is inscribed with a circular map and wedge-shaped symbols describing the creation of the early world. Researchers from the British Museum recently analyzed the …

On Monday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched an attack on a ship passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial waterway off the Red Sea, though the vessel avoided any damage, authorities confirmed. This attack marks the end of an 18-day pause in reported Houthi strikes. The Houthis, who have intensified assaults on vessels in the Red Sea corridor over the …

A humanitarian organization working in Lebanon has analyzed the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel conflict and foresees two potential scenarios, each predicting significant economic downturns for Lebanon by early 2025. According to the Lebanon Crisis Analysis Team from Mercy Corps, Israel’s ongoing strikes on Hezbollah-aligned targets in Lebanon, even without targeting essential infrastructure, will likely lead to substantial economic and humanitarian consequences. Their …

On Tuesday, Lebanese state media reported that Israeli tanks advanced into the outskirts of Khiam, marking their deepest movement into southern Lebanon since the ground operation began last month. The National News Agency described “a large number of tanks from the Israeli occupation army” entering the eastern outskirts of Khiam, approximately six kilometers from Israel’s border. Following this incursion, Hezbollah …