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Earth critters possibly colonizing moon after 2019 crash! Here’s what you need to know

In 2019, the Beresheet space probe, an unmanned lunar lander developed by SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries with support from the Israel Space Agency, met an unfortunate end by crashing into the moon. This incident led to the dispersal of its unique cargo, including tardigrades, across the moon’s surface. Tardigrades, often referred to as water bears, are tiny organisms celebrated …

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Timothee Chalamet’s Dune: Part Two rocks North America box office debut

Warner Bros.’ latest science fiction spectacle, “Dune: Part Two,” soared to the pinnacle of the North American box office over the weekend, garnering an impressive $81.5 million, as reported by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations on Sunday. Industry analyst David A. Gross hailed the film’s debut as a remarkable success for a sci-fi sequel, attributing part of its allure to a …

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UEFA Champions League’s new format: What’s the scoop? Here’s the lowdown

UEFA announced on Monday (Mar 3) a transformative update to the Champions League structure, set to take effect in the 2024-25 season. The revision introduces a format that prioritizes competition based on merit and ensures more frequent matchups between the elite clubs. This new system, inspired by the previously proposed “Super League,” adopts the “Swiss model,” moving away from the …

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Hochstein in Beirut: Diplomacy ‘only way’ to halt Israel-Hezbollah clashes

Amos Hochstein, a U.S. mediator, emphasized the necessity of a diplomatic resolution to halt the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which has been escalating for nearly five months. In a press briefing following his meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Hochstein underscored that diplomacy is crucial for ceasing the violence along the Lebanon-Israel border. He argued that escalating …

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Foreigner slain in missile attack on Israel’s Margaliot

In a missile attack near the Lebanese border on Monday, a foreign worker lost his life, and at least seven others were injured, marking the latest incident in ongoing cross-border hostilities. The Magen David Adom emergency service reported that the casualties occurred when an anti-tank missile struck foreign laborers at a plantation. Among the injured, all identified as Indian men …

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Hezbollah thwarts 2 Israeli border crossings at Ramia, Rmeish

Hezbollah successfully thwarted two attempts by Israeli forces to cross from northern Israel into southern Lebanon overnight. The group reported employing explosives, artillery shells, and missiles to counter the Israeli troops’ efforts near Kherbet Zar’it and Wadi Qatmoun, close to the southern Lebanese towns of Ramia and Rmeish. Subsequently, Hezbollah attacked the Zar’it military site and targeted surveillance devices at …

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Cairo talks show ‘significant progress’ towards Gaza truce

Negotiations in Cairo have seen “significant progress” in reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, according to reports from Egyptian state-affiliated TV on Monday, as discussions moved into their second day. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been actively working to finalize a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ahead of the commencement of Ramadan next week. Part of the …

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Gantz’s US visit exposes rifts in Israel’s wartime leadership

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to engage in discussions on Monday with an Israeli Cabinet member who is making an unofficial visit to Washington, counter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s admonishments. Benny Gantz, who stands as a moderate adversary to Netanyahu, has scheduled meetings with key figures in the Biden administration, such as Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, …

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Manchester United Sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves in Blockbuster Deal

Manchester United has officially completed its first transfer of the summer window by securing Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 26-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the deal reportedly valued at $84 million. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 1, through the club’s official social media channels. United had shown …

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Adolescence Hits No. 2 on Netflix, Surpasses Stranger Things

The British drama Adolescence has surged to the number two spot on Netflix’s all-time list of most-watched English-language series, surpassing Stranger Things Season 4 in total viewership. Released in March, the series has accumulated over 141.2 million views globally within its initial 90-day window, edging past the 140.7 million views recorded by Stranger Things during the same timeframe. This performance …

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James Gunn Unveils New Superman Posters for Hawkgirl and Green Lantern

Director James Gunn has released a fresh series of character posters promoting the upcoming Superman feature, the first theatrical installment in the newly restructured DC Universe (DCU). The images introduce several key figures in the film, including the Man of Steel himself, the superhero canine Krypto, and supporting heroes Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern. These posters mark the beginning …

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Trump Doubles US Steel and Aluminium Tariffs to 50%, Spares UK for Now

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling existing import tariffs on steel and aluminium products from 25 percent to 50 percent. The measure, which takes effect on June 5, intensifies a series of ongoing trade disputes and places new pressure on global supply chains and diplomatic relations. The revised tariffs, enacted under national security provisions in Section …

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Israeli Navy Seizes Lebanese Fisherman from Boat

A Lebanese fisherman was detained by Israeli naval forces on Wednesday near the disputed maritime boundary off Ras al-Naqoura, according to reports from Lebanese media. The incident occurred in the waters along the southern Lebanese coast, an area frequently monitored due to longstanding tensions between the two countries. According to initial information, the Israeli navy intercepted a small fishing vessel …

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Report: US Acknowledges Importance of Aoun-Hezbollah Talks

A Lebanese parliamentarian with established connections to U.S. officials has recently conducted meetings in Washington, aiming to address American positions on the sensitive issue of disarming Lebanon’s armed resistance factions. The diplomatic outreach was reportedly coordinated with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. According to informed political sources, the MP used the visit to highlight the …

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