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Gold hit a new all-time high on Tuesday, reaching $2,266.85 per ounce in the morning in London, amid expectations of interest rate cuts later this year by major central banks, including the European Central Bank, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve. The rise in gold prices is also fueled by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, as well …

In the picturesque French Riviera town of Menton, the annual lemon festival dazzles visitors with intricate citrus displays, yet the star of the show, the renowned Menton lemon, is notably absent from these decorations. Valued for its unique flavor and historical prestige, including admiration from King Louis XIV, the Menton lemon is deemed too valuable to be used merely for …

On the first of April, Tennessee’s House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at halting geoengineering efforts, which involve deliberate alterations to the Earth’s atmosphere to combat climate change. This legislation addresses a range of geoengineering practices, from theoretical concepts like solar radiation management and cloud seeding, designed to cool the planet, to more speculative and unproven ideas. The debate surrounding …

In a groundbreaking achievement, South Korean researchers have set a new global benchmark by maintaining a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius in a nuclear fusion experiment, a temperature that is seven times that of the sun’s core. This endeavor aims to mimic the fusion reactions that power the sun and stars, combining atoms to release vast amounts of energy. …

Jannik Sinner triumphed over Grigor Dimitrov with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory to clinch his first Miami Open title and ascend to the world number two ranking. During the match on Sunday, March 31, Sinner executed a decisive passing shot against the Bulgarian, securing a pivotal break in the initial set. He sealed the set with an impressive backhand winner, …

The United States and the United Kingdom led global condemnation on Tuesday after a strike in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen, an NGO involved in delivering essential aid to the conflict-stricken area. The staff, hailing from Australia, Britain, Palestine, Poland, and the US-Canada, were killed during a mission to distribute …

During a visit to the Northern Command headquarters in Safed, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Israeli army chief, has given the green light to fresh strategies for operations on the northern front, as announced by the Israeli military. The decision was made in a meeting that included an evaluation of ongoing operations, involving Halevi, Northern Command’s head Maj. Gen. Ori …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli soldiers stationed at the Malkia post in northern Israel. In response, Israel conducted artillery strikes on the outskirts of al-Naqoura in southern Lebanon. Earlier that day, Hezbollah issued a statement threatening retaliation against Israel for the killing of senior members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards during an airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus, …