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A United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon was struck on Saturday, fortunately without any casualties, according to the U.N. force. The force is currently investigating the origin of the attack. The National News Agency of Lebanon reported that the position of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), located near the border opposite Metula in northern Israel, was …

As John Malkovich celebrates his 70th birthday, his remarkable yet often underappreciated contributions to Hollywood come into focus. Among his diverse array of performances, his role in “Being John Malkovich” shines as a crowning achievement, epitomizing his exceptional talent. The 1999 film, directed by Spike Jonze, is a whimsically surreal comedy that not only highlights Malkovich’s acting range but also …

In a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful effort, the Indian women’s cricket team’s bowlers tried to defend a modest total of 81 runs, but England clinched the T20I series with a four-wicket win in the second match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. The Indian team struggled with the bat, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring 30 and Smriti Mandhana contributing 10 runs …

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Northwestern University have engineered virtual reality (VR) goggles specifically for mice, aiming to create more realistic environments for brain research. This innovative approach allows for a more accurate and detailed examination of the neural pathways responsible for behavior. The study, published on Friday (Dec 8), highlights the significant progress these VR goggles represent compared …

Suryakumar Refutes World Cup Fatigue Acknowledging the World Cup defeat as a setback, Suryakumar emphasized the importance of the Australian series win, noting its positive impact despite being in a different format. He highlighted the team’s fearless approach against Australia and encouraged the players to maintain that attitude in the South African series, advising them to play as they do …

On Saturday, Israel launched artillery fire at the outskirts of several southern Lebanese border towns, including Naqoura, Kfarshouba, al-Wazzani, Blida, Mhaybib, al-Dhayra, Alma al-Shaab, and Tayr Harfa. This action followed reports of Hezbollah’s assaults on Israel’s Misgav Am and a surveillance installation near al-Wazzani. The Israeli military confirmed that it responded overnight to unidentified launches from Lebanon directed at Israeli …

In the coastal town of Nahariya, Daniel Bussidan, a 26-year-old pastry shop worker, is still reeling from a recent tragedy. His friend’s father was fatally struck by a rocket while working on his farm, an event that has left the town, located closest to Lebanon, in a state of heightened alert. Bussidan, speaking on Nahariya’s eucalyptus-fringed main thoroughfare, expressed his …

Israeli aircraft intensified their assaults across the Gaza Strip into Saturday, hitting even the small areas in the territory’s south where Palestinians had been advised to evacuate. This action occurred a day after the United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, despite widespread support from other council members and numerous …