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Stéphane Séjourné, France’s newly appointed foreign minister, arrived in Lebanon on Tuesday and had a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Séjourné’s visit to Lebanon is part of a broader tour of the Middle East, which also included stops in Egypt on Saturday, Jordan on Sunday, and Israel on Monday. During his visit to Israel, Séjourné spoke with Israeli Prime …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli military positions and troops, including the Beit Hillel command center in northern Israel. This was accompanied by Israeli air raids and artillery bombardments targeting villages along the Lebanese border. Hezbollah claimed to have inflicted casualties at the Beit Hillel command center and also targeted Israeli soldiers at the Jal al-Alam, al-Marj, and …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt on Tuesday, continuing his diplomatic tour of the Middle East, which aims to establish a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. His visit comes amidst intense fighting in Gaza that has resulted in the death of at least 99 people, predominantly women and children, as reported by the health ministry in Hamas-controlled …

Researchers have unearthed a 350 million-year-old tree species in New Brunswick, Canada, that seems to have leapt from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book, distinctively different from any tree species present on Earth today. This tree, belonging to the fossilized species Sanfordiacaulis, is noted for its unique 3D crown-like structure and was likely a lower-level dweller in ancient forests. …

Scientists at Cern, home to the largest particle accelerator in the world, have introduced a plan for a new, significantly larger collider called the Future Circular Collider (FCC), as reported by the BBC. This ambitious project, estimated to cost around $21 billion, is intended to take physics research to new heights, delving into unexplored realms like dark matter and dark …

In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have successfully developed the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics the functionality of natural brain tissue. This innovation marks a significant step forward in the quest for advanced treatments for various neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This development is particularly beneficial for research focused on these disorders, providing a …

FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has declared that the final of the 2026 World Cup will take place in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The announcement was made on Sunday, alongside the full schedule for the prestigious international soccer tournament. The tournament, which has been …

On Monday, Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, known for his time at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, begins his trial in Barcelona on charges of raping a woman at a local nightclub. Prosecutors have proposed a nine-year prison sentence and a subsequent 10-year conditional release for Alves, along with a demand for him to pay 150,000 euros ($162,000) in compensation to the …