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Barca Beat Real Sociedad to Top Liga as Yamal Returns
This is Beirut 29/09 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Football Liga Real Sociedad
Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move to the top of La Liga by one point. After Real Madrid was thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick's side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso's side. Alvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead ...

Drone Flights 'Most Serious Attack' on Danish Infrastructure, PM says
This is Beirut 23/09 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Copenhagen Oslo Denmark Norway
Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the "most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure" to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday. Airports in Copenhagen and Oslo reopened early Tuesday, hours after unidentified drones in their airspace caused dozens of ...

What Do We Know About Sudan's Shifting Battlefield?
This is Beirut 25/09 14:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Sudan Rapid Support Forces Darfur
The war in Sudan has reached a critical phase that threatens to permanently fracture a country already devastated by displacement, famine, and disease. What began more than two years ago as a power struggle between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated into a brutal fight for territorial control, with the ...

Man Utd Earn Vital Win Against Chelsea as Liverpool Stay Perfect
This is Beirut 21/09 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Football Chelsea Manchester United Liverpool Premier League
Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic match at Old Trafford on Saturday to earn vital breathing space for beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim as Liverpool stayed perfect in the Premier League. But Graham Potter's future as West Ham boss appears bleak after a fourth defeat in five matches left the club firmly rooted in the relegation ...

No More Signs of Life in Indonesia School Collapse
This is Beirut 02/10 09:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rescuers detected "no more signs of life" at a collapsed Indonesian school where 59 people were believed missing days after it gave way, an official said Thursday, raising fears no more survivors would be found. Part of the multi-storey boarding school on the main island of Java suddenly collapsed on Monday as students gathered for ...

Enemy or Peace?
Amine Jules Iskandar 27/09 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
According to Carl Schmitt, the concept of the enemy lies at the heart of politics. It stands apart from morality, aesthetics, and economics. To identify an enemy is thus a strictly political act, carrying no moral weight and showing no regard for historical accuracy. Within this realm, free from any claim to objectivity, an enemy can be conceived ...

Isak Scores First Liverpool Goal In League Cup Win, Chelsea Survive Scare
This is Beirut 24/09 12:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal to inspire a 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup third round, while Chelsea survived a scare to beat third-tier Lincoln on Tuesday. Isak was making his third appearance for Liverpool since his British record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. The ...

UK and Portugal to Recognize Palestinian State ahead of UN Debate
This is Beirut 21/09 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Portugal United Kingdom Palestinian Statehood UN Gaza UN General Assembly
Britain was set Sunday to recognize a Palestinian state, UK media said, ahead of key UN talks where several nations are poised to follow suit to pressure Israel over Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will set out the position later on today," his deputy David Lammy told the BBC, stopping short of confirming that there would be a full recognition ...

Iran Sanctions Look Set To Return Even as Nuclear Inspections Resume
This is Beirut 26/09 23:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Deep sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program look set to go into force once again, even as a UN watchdog confirmed Friday inspections of its atomic sites had resumed. Russia failed in an effort with Beijing Friday to delay the reimposition of the measures on Tehran, with Moscow raising the prospect that it may not enforce the sanctions -- ...

IAEA Chief Warns of Challenges in Iran Nuclear Talks, Sees Hope for Diplomacy
This is Beirut 22/09 21:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iran Iran Nuclear Program IAEA Rafael Grossi
Discussions with Iran over its nuclear program are at a “difficult juncture,” the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, acknowledged Monday, while leaving open the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough by the end of the week. “Clearly, this is a rather difficult moment,” Grossi said in an ...

Zelensky at European Summit as EU Seeks to Bolster Backing
This is Beirut 02/10 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Volodymyr Zelensky European Union USA Copenhagen
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support. Heads of state and governments from just under 50 countries will converge on a conference centre under tight security after mystery drone ...

Hezbollah vs. the State: A Sisyphus Moment at Raouche
Natasha Metni Torbey 26/09 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah Amal Israel Government
In a bold display of power that lays bare Lebanon’s fragile balance of forces, Hezbollah flouted every law and directive, trampling both state decisions and promises to its own allies. On Thursday evening, despite an explicit ban from Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud, the Pigeon Rock in Raouche, an iconic national and tourist landmark, was ...

China Prepares to Evacuate 400,000 as Super Typhoon Makes Landfall in Philippines
This is Beirut 22/09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
China Typhoon Philippines Shenzhen
The Chinese city of Shenzhen was preparing Monday to evacuate 400,000 people, while residents of the northern Philippines sought shelter from gale-force winds as Super Typhoon Ragasa headed on a collision course with southern China. The typhoon made landfall on the Philippines' Calayan Island, part of the sparsely populated Babuyan chain, at 3:00 ...

Trump Praises Conservative ‘Giant’ Kirk at Mega Memorial Event
This is Beirut 22/09 05:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Charlie Kirk Politics
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation" at a massive memorial event marked by strong Christian rhetoric and praise for the man many speakers referred to as a "martyr." The 79-year-old Republican said Kirk was "above all a devoted husband, father, son, ...

Iran Denounces 'Unjustifiable' Return of UN Sanctions
This is Beirut 28/09 12:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iran on Sunday condemned as "unjustifiable" the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites. The measures, which bar dealings linked to the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic missile activities, took effect overnight after ...

Barca's Yamal Eyes Up PSG After Ballon d'Or Miss
This is Beirut 01/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal PSG Champions League Ballon d'Or Dembele
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year. PSG star Ousmane Dembele won the award for the best player in the world but is out injured and will miss the ...

More Ingredients for Life Discovered in Ocean on Saturn Moon
This is Beirut 01/10 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbors complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life. Just 500 kilometers (310 miles) wide and invisible to the naked eye, the white, scar-covered Enceladus is one ...

Influencer Lyas Turns Paris Fashion Week Into a Public Celebration
This is Beirut 02/10 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Fans Luxury Watch Paris Culture
A giant screen, lots of cheering and applause: the scene inside La Caserne venue in trendy northeast Paris might feel like a sports bar. But the crowd there were watching live fashion, not football. With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, a well-heeled group of mostly 20-somethings has been gathering every day near the Gare du Nord train station ...

Hamilton Beaming After Ferrari 1-2 in Baku Practice as McLaren Struggle
This is Beirut 20/09 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Formula One F1 Azerbaïdjan Ferrari Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton beamed with satisfaction on Friday after topping second practice ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his first significant sign of progress since he claimed sprint race victory in China in March. As the title-chasing McLaren duo, series leader Oscar Piastri and closest rival Lando Norris, ...

Barca Ease To Getafe Win, Atletico Held After Missed Penalty
This is Beirut 22/09 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday to stay on Real Madrid's tails at the top of La Liga. Dani Olmo was also on target for the Catalans, who trail leaders Madrid by two points after Xabi Alonso's side beat Espanyol on Saturday to maintain their 100 percent record. Atletico Madrid's stuttering ...

ABBA, the Eternal Celebration: 50 Years of Mamma Mia
Bélinda Ibrahim 19/09 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Abba Mammia Mia Song Music Culture Stockholm
There are songs that never grow old, choruses that stand the test of time, always ready to appear at a party, on the radio or during a karaoke session, as if opening the door to an old attic full of memories. “Mamma Mia” is one of those songs. This September 2025 marks a rare milestone: 50 years of energy, bright harmonies, hands clapping on ...

Liverpool Crave Easy Win In Merseyside Derby As Arsenal Seek Man City Hat-Trick
This is Beirut 19/09 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Liverpool Arsenal Manchester City
Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City. Arne Slot's Liverpool have made a habit of scoring late this season on the way to winning all four of their league matches so far. Their two main challengers, Arsenal and ...

Munich Airport Closure 'Wake-up Call' Over Drone Danger
This is Beirut 03/10 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Europe United States Drones Munich Germany
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday that the temporary closure of Munich airport after drone sightings was a "wake-up call" about the threat from drones, which have caused a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified ...

Philippine Quake Toll Rises to 72 as Search Winds Down
This is Beirut 02/10 09:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Philippines Bantayan Cebu Earthquake
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the search for the missing wound down and rescuers turned their focus to the hundreds injured and thousands left homeless. The bodies of the three victims were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel overnight Wednesday in the city ...

Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon at the End of November: What About the Visit’s Program?
This is Beirut 19/09 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Pope Francis Lebanon Turkey
The much-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon has reportedly been confirmed by senior church officials, according to the daily Nidaa al-Watan. Although no official announcement has yet been made by the Holy See, preparations—both spiritual and protocolary—are said to already be underway to welcome the head of the Catholic Church. The ...

Gunman Kills Four in Attack on Northern US Mormon Church
This is Beirut 29/09 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A man opened fire in a Mormon church in Michigan and set the building ablaze on Sunday, killing at least four people in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence." Police in the northern US state said the shooter first rammed the church with his vehicle before opening fire ...

The Deception of the Obstructionist Axis: Did You Say ‘Resistance’?
Michel Touma 22/09 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Naim Qassem Saudi Arabia Iran
A textbook example of deceit and blatant bad faith — that’s how one could describe the speech delivered late last week by Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Sheikh Naim Qassem. With a straight face, he called on Saudi Arabia to “open a new page in its relations with the resistance,” and he added, almost innocently, that “the weapons of the ...

Piastri Sets Pace in Chaotic Singapore Second Practice
This is Beirut 03/10 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Formula One F1 Lando Norris Max Verstappen
Championship leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix punctuated by two crashes, red flags and a bizarre pit lane shunt. Piastri sped round in 1min 30.714sec, 0.132sec ahead of RB's Isack Hadjar with Max Verstappen's Red Bull third just 0.11sec further back. It was a return to ...

US Government Shutdown Seen Dragging Into Next Week
This is Beirut 03/10 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
USA Donald Trump Republicans Democrats US Congress Shutdown
The US government shutdown appeared likely to stretch into next week as senators prepared Friday to vote for a fourth time on a funding fix proposed by Donald Trump's Republicans that has little hope of success. Federal agencies have been out of money since Wednesday—with a wide range of public services crippled—as a result of deadlocked ...

Jafar Panahi Defies Iran’s Censors with Bold New Film
This is Beirut 30/09 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Iran Cannes France Censorship Jafar Panahi
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, told AFP he would continue to defy his country's censors and ignore the risk of returning to prison. His new film It Was Just an Accident, released internationally from Wednesday, chronicles the story of five Iranians confronting a man who could be ...