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Doctors in the UK were astonished to discover that a man, whose body had been donated to science, had three penises. This rare condition, known as triphallia, was undetected during the man’s lifetime, as his external genitalia appeared completely normal. Triphallia is an extremely rare condition, with the first documented case occurring just four years ago in a three-month-old boy …

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday about the “very high” risk of cholera spreading in Lebanon after a case of the disease was confirmed in the country’s northern region. Abdinasir Abubakar, the WHO’s representative in Lebanon, expressed concern over the potential outbreak, citing the worsening water and sanitation conditions for refugees and in vulnerable areas. He …

The U.S. carried out airstrikes on five “hardened underground weapons storage locations” in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen, using B-2 stealth bombers, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday evening (Thursday morning local time). Austin described the operation as a “unique demonstration” of the U.S.’s ability to strike facilities that adversaries attempt to protect, regardless of how …

Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared that the United States will “pay the price” following U.S. airstrikes against the Iran-backed group. These strikes targeted five underground weapons storage facilities, with the use of B-2 stealth bombers. Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthis’ media office, made a statement on X, saying that the U.S. aggression in Yemen would not deter them …

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized on Wednesday that any negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon must take place “under fire.” He made this statement during an assessment of the situation on the northern front. During his meeting with commanders of the reservist 146th Division, Gallant pointed out that the recent capture of Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon …

French President Emmanuel Macron has added further strain to the already tense relations with Israel through a recent comment regarding the founding of the Israeli state. This remark, quickly criticized by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was seen as a distortion of historical facts. Macron, aiming to take a firmer stance on Middle East conflicts following Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, …

Maccabi Bnei Raina is set to take on Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Green Stadium in a Premier League match on October 19, 2024. Maccabi Bnei Raina currently occupies 5th place in the league standings with 10 points, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona trails behind in 11th with just 4 points. Maccabi Bnei Raina has shown a tendency to draw at home, …

Bnei Sakhnin will face Beitar Jerusalem at Doha Stadium on October 21, 2024, in a Premier League match. Currently, Bnei Sakhnin is in 9th place with 7 points, while Beitar Jerusalem is 4th with 10 points. Bnei Sakhnin has displayed potential with 2 wins in their last 3 home games, whereas Beitar Jerusalem has experienced only 1 loss in 2 …