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In the Eastern Sierra Nevada’s Mono Lake, scientists have discovered a previously unknown microscopic organism that could provide new insights into how complex animal life originated on Earth. This organism, a type of choanoflagellate, is a single-celled microorganism closely related to animals. The significance of this discovery lies in the fact that both the organism found in Mono Lake and …

An airstrike carried out by Israel on Friday in Syria targeted positions held by the Syrian army and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, resulting in the deaths of three fighters backed by Iran, according to a war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, reported that the strikes led to the deaths of three pro-Iranian fighters and injured …

The White House announced on Friday that progress has been made in the Cairo talks aimed at reaching a truce in Gaza, urging both Israel and Hamas to advance the discussions. CIA Director William Burns and senior official Brett McGurk were involved in these negotiations, which began at a preliminary level on Thursday evening. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby …

Israel is reportedly keen to avoid an all-out war with Hezbollah due to concerns over the severe military, political, and economic challenges the country has faced over the past 10 months, according to a media report. The al-Binaa newspaper stated on Friday that several Western and Arab diplomats are expected to visit Lebanon, aiming to encourage the Lebanese government to …

Following Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s statement that Israel’s military is shifting its focus from Gaza to the Lebanon border, military sources informed Lebanon’s *al-Binaa* newspaper that there have been no unusual reinforcements sent to the Lebanese frontier. Israeli military leaders reportedly indicate that the increased focus on the northern border is intended to ensure proportional responses to Hezbollah’s actions, …

Eight people, including a child and six Hezbollah fighters, were killed on Friday due to Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. A drone strike in the southern village of Aita al-Jabal, located in the Nabatiyeh district, claimed the lives of a seven-year-old child and a Hezbollah fighter. This attack occurred just hours after another strike in Tayrharfa that killed three Hezbollah …

Two cars were set on fire outside a synagogue in southern France on Saturday, leading to an explosion that injured a police officer, according to authorities. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described the incident, which occurred near the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Motte, close to Montpellier on the southern coast, as “clearly a criminal act.” He emphasized that “all resources …

Galatasaray SK struggled in the first half of their match against Young Boys Bern, played at the lively Stadion Wankdorf, which was filled with fans decked out in yellow. The home team came out strong, with Joël Monteiro punishing Galatasaray early on with a goal in the 3rd minute after a turnover in Galatasaray’s half. Monteiro doubled the lead just …