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Title Defenders Barca Claim Comeback Win at Oviedo
This is Beirut 26/09 01:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga. The Catalans, who fell behind after a mistake from goalkeeper Joan Garcia allowed Alberto Reina to score the opener from 40 yards out, levelled through Eric Garcia early in the second half. Substitute ...
French Navy Boards Russia ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ship, Arrests Two
This is Beirut 01/10 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The Boracay, a Benin-flagged vessel blacklisted by the European Union for being part of Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet" of ageing oil ...
Marseille Hoping to Catch PSG at the Right Time in Ligue 1
This is Beirut 20/09 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in French football's biggest club fixture on Sunday, and are hoping it is the ideal time to face the reigning European champions. PSG top the Ligue 1 table as the only team to have won their first four games. They sit six points clear of their weekend opponents. Luis Enrique's PSG side had a drastically ...
Trump's $100,000 Fee for H-1B visas, a Tech Industry Favorite, Concerns India
This is Beirut 20/09 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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India's leading trade body said on Saturday it was concerned by a new annual $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B skilled worker visas, an addition that could have major repercussions for the tech industry, where such permits are widespread. The new measure, which will likely face legal challenges, was announced in ...
Arsenal Late Show Denies Man City, Villa Still Winless
This is Beirut 22/09 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Gabriel Martinelli's 93rd minute equaliser saved Arsenal's Premier League title bid from a damaging defeat to Manchester City, while Aston Villa remain winless after a limp 1-1 draw at 10-man Sunderland. The Gunners were heading to a second defeat in five Premier League games due to Erling Haaland's early strike on the counter-attack for ...
Macron Recognizes Palestinian State at Landmark UN Summit
This is Beirut 22/09 23:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday, spurring a wave of Western moves to defy Israel in making the landmark -- if symbolic -- move. Macron, speaking at a summit that Israel and its chief backer the United States did not attend, called for an end to the war in Gaza. "The ...
Russia-Linked Tanker Stopped by France Resumes Voyage
This is Beirut 03/10 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" detained by the French navy was heading towards the Suez Canal Friday with its captain back on board, according to data from maritime websites and a source close to the case. The Boracay, blacklisted by the European Union for being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" of ageing oil tankers, has ...
China Steps Into Spotlight at UN Climate Talks
This is Beirut 24/09 05:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels. Some 118 nations will outline plans to curb global warming, which is driving disasters ...
Banks: Khalaf Sees 2026 as a Key Year for Crisis Resolution
This is Beirut 02/10 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), Fadi Khalaf, believes that 2026 could mark the beginning of implementing definitive solutions and relaunching the banking sector on a stronger footing. This milestone, he argues, would also allow depositors to recover their rights and help restore confidence in financial ...
Netanyahu at UN: Conditional Peace with Lebanon, a New Middle East
This is Beirut 26/09 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reopened the door to peace with Lebanon. He declared that “peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible,” contingent on the disarmament of Hezbollah. “If Lebanon takes action to disarm Hezbollah, I’m confident peace will follow,” he ...
What Are These Drones Hovering Over Europe?
Mario Chartouni 03/10 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Munich Airport suspended operations for several hours on Friday after reports of unidentified drones. Seventeen flights were canceled, about 15 were diverted, and nearly 3,000 passengers were affected. Authorities could not determine the size or type of the drones, but the incident disrupted one of Europe’s busiest hubs and reignited concerns ...
Colostrum: The Newborn’s Most Precious First Milk
Bélinda Ibrahim 25/09 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Colostrum, a word that carries a trace of mystery, evokes a long-forgotten legacy. It is the very first maternal milk, secreted in the days immediately following birth, before mature milk takes over. Produced in small quantities, this golden fluid is rich in antibodies, enzymes, growth factors, and essential nutrients. Despite its biological ...
Warsaw Hosts 19th Chopin International Piano Competition
This is Beirut 02/10 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Rehearsal time is over. The world's best and most ambitious young pianists have descended on Warsaw for the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition, for some, a gateway to classical music glory. Fans from around the globe snapped up tickets as much as a year ago. The lucky ones will hear an opening night concert on Thursday and follow ...
MAGA Gathers for Charlie Kirk Tribute in Arizona
This is Beirut 21/09 05:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The entire leadership of Trumpism, starting with President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance, will gather on Sunday for the memorial ceremony of assassinated ultraconservative influencer Charlie Kirk, in a stadium of more than 60,000 seats in Arizona. Charlie Kirk, 31, was assassinated on September 10 by a gunshot to the neck while ...
Trump Attacks UN and Europe in Blistering Comeback
This is Beirut 23/09 19:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration. In his return to the UN General Assembly podium, Trump accused the UN of fostering an "assault" through migration on ...
AMD and Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Forgotten Molecule Could Restore Sight
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Losing sight to a degenerative retinal disease, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or retinitis pigmentosa (RP), has long been seen as irreversible. For patients, existing therapies can only slow the disease’s progress but never restore vision. Yet, a 2022 study published in Science Advances challenged this assumption: disulfiram ...
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Lebanon in Late November, Local Media Reports
This is Beirut 23/09 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For weeks, speculation ran high about Pope Leo XIV’s possible visit to Lebanon, met with denials from the Apostolic Nuncio and silence from the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke. But the secrecy appears to be lifting. According to MTV Lebanon, the Vatican is set to officially confirm the papal visit, scheduled for November 30 to December 2. A ...
Paris Fashion Week to Open With Bold Industry Transformations Ahead
This is Beirut 28/09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Paris Fashion Week kicks off on Monday with a dozen new faces set to make their debuts at major labels, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel. Reflecting an unprecedented shake-up of creative directors, the Spring-Summer 2026 season will showcase the renewal of the top ranks of the global luxury clothing industry on a scale rarely seen. The sector, ...
'Titanic:' Behind the Myth of a Cult Film, the Actors’ Ordeal
Bélinda Ibrahim 20/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Today, the movie is remembered as a cinematic fairy tale. With its 11 Oscars, iconic scenes and unforgettable love story, Titanic still floats in the collective imagination as the height of glamour. Yet behind the cameras, the shoot was more of a grueling trial than a red carpet. Icy water, sleepless nights, injuries and constant stress made the ...
Nasrallah’s Assassination: Raoucheh Instead of Jerusalem
Michel Touma 27/09 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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No one could have imagined it for a single moment. At the time, it never occurred to anyone that an operation of such magnitude was possible or even conceivable. The massive resources mobilized for the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, exactly one year ago to the day, sent shockwaves not only through the ranks of the pro-Iranian party but also ...
Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Milan’s Ultimate Icon
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On September 27, 2025, Milan Fashion Week tipped into fiction. That evening, the Dolce & Gabbana runway revealed—under full lights and in the front row—a duo no one expected: Meryl Streep, transformed into Miranda Priestly, and Stanley Tucci, once again in the role of Nigel, the unwavering assistant. Wearing dark sunglasses, a cream vinyl ...
Calais Exhibits Possible Remains of Lady Emma Hamilton, Legendary Lover of Horatio Nelson
This is Beirut 20/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Remains that could belong to Lady Emma Hamilton, the legendary lover of British naval hero Horatio Nelson who defeated French forces at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, went on display at a French church on Friday after a year-long investigation. It is not 100 percent certain that the remains are those of Lady Hamilton, who died in poverty in the ...
Alcaraz Fights Back in Tokyo to Emulate Nadal with 10th Final of Season
This is Beirut 29/09 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of a spectacular season, emulating fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. The world number one and US Open champion Alcaraz will face his Laver Cup conqueror Taylor Fritz in Tuesday's decider of the Japan Open. No man since the legendary Nadal in ...
Two Killed as Violence Flares in Morocco Protests
This is Beirut 02/10 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests -- sometimes violent -- roil the north African nation. Demonstrations have convulsed Morocco for several days, urged on by the GenZ 212 group, a recently formed collective ...
The Whistling Voices of the High Atlas
This is Beirut 25/09 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, shepherds Hammou Amraoui and his son hardly need words to speak. Across peaks, they whistle at each other in a century-old language, now jeopardized by rural flight. "The whistle language is our telephone," joked Hammou, 59, the elder of a family known for the tradition in Imzerri, a hamlet in the ...
Jounieh Highway: When Public Land Becomes Private Property
Liliane Mokbel 25/09 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Widening Jounieh Highway will not happen overnight. The project is expected to take 36 to 40 months. As the saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Funding for the project is secured, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny told the press, though he provided no further details. Sources close to the ...
Barca's Yamal Eyes Up PSG After Ballon D'Or Miss
This is Beirut 30/09 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Why Did the Government Overlook the Report on District 16?
Johnny Kortbawi 03/10 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Different considerations govern expatriate voting, an issue on which Speaker Nabih Berri was adamant, declaring that “Bible and Quran precede electoral law,” meaning the article in question will not be amended under any circumstances. This leaves us with two possibilities: either proceed with the law as it stands with District 16 included in ...
Sarah Mullally Appointed First Woman to Lead Church of England
This is Beirut 03/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community. Her nomination by a committee tasked with finding a successor to Justin Welby, who stepped down earlier this year over an abuse ...
David Guetta Takes on Stade de France in 2026
This is Beirut 20/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For over two decades, David Guetta has been a global hit-making machine. Now, the French DJ is taking on what he calls a “big challenge”: headlining the Stade de France for the very first time on June 13, 2026. His goal, he told AFP, is simple: to share “a moment of positivity.” Guetta, who has two Grammy Awards and four “Best DJ in the ...