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The universe, a vast expanse filled with billions of stars and galaxies, remains a subject of fascination for scientists who are constantly seeking to understand it. While they continue to make new discoveries, some researchers are also exploring how the universe might ultimately come to an end. A pair of scientists—one from the US and the other from India—have proposed …

A “superhuman” artificial intelligence (AI) system is being tested by the National Health Service (NHS) to assess its ability to predict the risk of disease and early death in patients. The AI tool, called AI-ECG risk estimation, or Aire, uses the results from a simple heart test to flag patients who may require further examination for heart conditions. If the …

On Thursday, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati called for an immediate ceasefire and the full enforcement of the U.N. resolution that ended the last conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. He also proposed deploying 8,000 Lebanese troops to a buffer zone along the Israeli border. Speaking at a conference in Paris in support of Lebanon, Mikati emphasized the devastating toll the …

Hezbollah announced on Thursday that it had targeted an Israeli military base near Haifa, marking the second time in 24 hours the group claimed to have struck the facility. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters “bombed” a “defense industry” base located north of Haifa with a barrage of rockets, following a similar attack on the same site the previous …

Egypt has floated the idea of a temporary halt in fighting, during which Hamas could release a few hostages and humanitarian aid could be increased, particularly in northern Gaza, according to an Egyptian official who spoke to The Associated Press. The official, who requested anonymity due to not being authorized to speak to the media, noted that Egypt and Qatar …

Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, addressed a group of air force pilots on Wednesday, stating that an Israeli strike on Iran would showcase the “preparation and readiness” of the nation’s air force. “After we carry out an attack in Iran, both within Israel and elsewhere, people will understand the extent of your preparation and readiness,” Gallant said while speaking to …

The Israeli army is ready to continue its operations in Gaza and Lebanon for an extended period, potentially lasting months, according to a senior Israeli security official on Wednesday during a media briefing. “We are prepared for months, and we will remain for as long as necessary to ensure Israel’s security,” the source said, referring to the ongoing military activities …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday urged the government to publicly affirm its commitment to U.N. resolutions, particularly Resolution 1559, to prevent the situation in Lebanon from worsening. He also expressed concerns that some of the proposals by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein infringe on Lebanon’s sovereignty. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Geagea stated that “the ongoing conflict in Lebanon …