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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)
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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 ...
Snoop Dogg to Perform at AFL Grand Final in Melbourne
This is Beirut 25/09 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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American rapper Snoop Dogg said he was "in love" with Australian Rules football on Thursday, ahead of his performance at the sport's grand finale. The 53-year-old will take to the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, which will be jammed with up to 100,000 fans watching Geelong face Brisbane. "I've been coming to this country for ...
AI Actress Sparks Debate: Creator Defends Digital 'Piece of Art'
This is Beirut 30/09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a fierce backlash from the creative community. Tilly Norwood — a composite girl-next-door described on her Instagram page as an aspiring actress — has already attracted attention from multiple talent agents, Eline Van der ...
Ahead of Trump Meeting, Israeli Minister Demands Army Keep "Operational Freedom" in Gaza
This is Beirut 29/09 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel's far-right finance minister on Monday insisted the military maintain "full operational freedom" in Gaza, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to press Netanyahu to agree to his 21-point peace plan, proposed after nearly two years of ...
Justice Department Pushes Prosecutors to Investigate Soros Foundation
This is Beirut 26/09 15:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In a move hailed by supporters as a long-overdue step toward accountability, the U.S. Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors across several jurisdictions to begin preparing investigations into the Open Society Foundations, the powerful global network funded by billionaire financier George Soros. The directive, circulated by a senior ...
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)
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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 ...
NATO to Hold Talks Tuesday on Russian Jets Breaching Estonia Airspace
This is Beirut 22/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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NATO ambassadors will hold talks Tuesday on the violation by Russian fighter jets of Estonian airspace, after Tallinn called urgent consultations under Article Four of the alliance's founding treaty. NATO scrambled jets after three Russian MiG-31 fighters on Friday breached Estonian airspace for some 12 minutes, triggering complaints of a ...
Fall 2025 Bags: Textures, Shapes, Desires
Bélinda Ibrahim 28/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Fall 2025, fabrics and finishes are key. Quilted leather is making a comeback, but in softer, slightly puffed versions. Many bags mix it up: smooth leather, grained leather, croc effects, fuzzy finishes, or even touches of bouclé wool and knit details. This variety makes each bag a pleasure to carry, soft or textured depending on the ...
Paris Fashion Week Opens With New Creative Era
This is Beirut 29/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Shows by Saint Laurent and Weinsanto will kick off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday, with a dozen brands set to showcase new creative directors following a major industry shake-up. The Spring-Summer 2026 season will highlight the recent renewal of top leadership within global luxury brands. The first Chanel show by Matthieu Blazy ...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Heads to US to Address UN General Assembly
This is Beirut 21/09 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departed for the United States, state media reported Sunday, on a landmark trip that will see the former jihadist address the United Nations General Assembly. State television said Sharaa was en route "to the United States of America to participate in the affairs of the 80th session of the United Nations General ...
Football: The Lebanese Championship Kicks Off Its 66th Edition at Full Speed
Makram Haddad 22/09 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The highly anticipated clash delivered on its promise. In front of a strong crowd at Tripoli’s Rachid Karamé Stadium, Nejmeh came out on top against their eternal rivals, titleholders Ansar, winning 2-1. Ali Fadl quickly opened the scoring for the Manara side (12’), but Hicham Khalafallah equalized for the Greens just before halftime (39’) ...
Trump Announces Steep New Tariffs, Reviving Trade War
This is Beirut 26/09 05:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war. The late evening announcement is the harshest trade policy by the president since last April's shock unveiling of reciprocal tariffs on virtually every US trading partner ...
Venezuela's Maduro Ready to Declare State of Emergency Over US 'Aggression'
This is Beirut 30/09 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US "aggression," following a spate of deadly US strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. "Today the consultation process began...to declare a state of emergency in accordance with the constitution and protect our people, our peace, ...
Gauff Powers Into Beijing Semi-Finals And Date With Anisimova
This is Beirut 02/10 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys in straight sets on Thursday to power into her third consecutive China Open semi-final. The 21-year-old won 6-3, 6-4 and the world number three next plays US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova in an all-American affair in Beijing. "I'm happy with how I played today," Gauff, seeded two, ...
Paris to Welcome Free Public Picasso Park, Opening in 2030
This is Beirut 02/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A park featuring Picasso sculptures is to open to the public in central Paris in 2030, with free entry, the head of the city's Picasso Museum told AFP on Sunday. The garden, about the area of two Olympic-size swimming pools, will be an extension to the museum and will contain a dozen bronze sculptures by Pablo Picasso, the official, Cecile Debray, ...
Typhoon Ragasa: 14 Killed, 152 Missing in Taiwan After Barrier Lake Burst
This is Beirut 24/09 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain. The lake in eastern Hualien County—formed by a series of landslides that created a natural dam wall—burst Tuesday, washing away a bridge and sweeping into a ...
Lebanese Restaurants: A Short, Busy Summer and Rising Prices
Liliane Mokbel 24/09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Although the summer season lasted only forty-five days, from July 15 through the end of August, Lebanese restaurants recorded a dynamic performance. Political and security instability, compounded by broader regional conflict, may have curtailed the season, but the sector’s momentum remained intact. The diaspora, loyal as always, turned out in ...
China's Alibaba Teams Up with Nvidia on AI Robot Tech
This is Beirut 24/09 14:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alibaba announced on Wednesday a "milestone collaboration" in AI tech with US chip giant Nvidia that the Chinese company said will accelerate its development of humanoid robots. The news came as Alibaba's shares soared more than nine percent in Hong Kong after chief executive Eddie Wu unveiled plans to further ramp up spending on artificial ...
Basketball – Abu Dhabi: Champville Outlasts Astana, Riyadi Overpowers TNT
Makram Haddad 02/10 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Champville (coach: Alan Abaz) earned a signature win over Kazakhstan champions Astana, 90-87, after a thrilling battle in the group stage of the Abu Dhabi International. Trailing 24-20 after the first quarter, the Lebanese side turned the tide in the second, heading into halftime up 55-43. The lead held into crunch time despite Astana’s ...
Aoun Calls on US to Enforce Ceasefire, Boost Military Aid
This is Beirut 23/09 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On the sidelines of his visit to the United Nations in New York, President Joseph Aoun met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday evening, an encounter focused on Lebanon’s security and post-conflict recovery. President Aoun called on the United States to pressure Israel into fully implementing its obligations under the November ...
Israeli Army Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa
This is Beirut 25/09 22:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli air strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa killed at least eight people and wounded 142 others on Thursday, the Houthis said, a day after a drone attack hit an Israeli resort. Israeli forces struck several Houthi-linked targets in the capital, Israeli officials said, warning of more attacks to come. AFP correspondents in Sanaa heard ...
Louis Vuitton Transforms the Louvre Into a Runway of Elegance at Paris Fashion Week
This is Beirut 01/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Flouncy skirts, sculptural ruffles and exaggerated Peter Pan collars flowed along the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. With stylistic influences from the 1960s, models strutted down a catwalk set up in the former apartments of Queen Anne of Austria in the Louvre, serenaded by an airy jazz ...
Venezuela's Maduro Says He Wants Dialogue with US
This is Beirut 22/09 09:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter released Sunday by Caracas, as tensions soar between the two countries. The letter addressed to Trump is dated September 6 and was sent days after the United States deployed warships off the ...
Trump Urges Turkey's Erdogan to Stop Buying Russian Oil
This is Beirut 25/09 21:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine, as Erdogan sought a long-awaited deal to buy US stealth fighter jets. As Erdogan visited the White House for the first time since 2019 during Trump's first term, Trump called on him to use his influence with ...
Two Hezbollah Artillery Commanders Killed in Israeli Drone Strikes in Beqaa and Nabatieh
This is Beirut 29/09 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Southern Lebanon witnessed renewed Israeli drone strikes on Monday, killing two people and injuring one amid rising border tensions. An Israeli drone targeted the town of Aitaroun, wounding one civilian. In Shamsiyeh, a village in West Beqaa’s Sohmor region, another strike hit an excavator, killing its operator. In a third attack, a guided ...
Addiction: The Body Speaks the Unspoken
David Sahyoun 24/09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Understanding addiction means looking beyond the mere fact of dependency. If the first part traced the origins of emptiness and the formation of lack, the challenge now is to grasp why—when suffering cannot be symbolized—the body steps in and makes the symptom speak. Since Freud, psychoanalysis has tried to probe what escapes language: ...
Aalborg Airport Shut for Hours After Drone Sightings Across Denmark
This is Beirut 25/09 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Drones flew over multiple airports across Denmark and caused one of them to close for hours, police said Thursday after a similar incident this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut. The latest incidents in Danish skies follow similar events in Poland and Romania and the violation by Russian fighter jets of Estonia's airspace, which have ...
The UN: Paralyzed and Powerless
Marc Saikali 25/09 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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This week, heads of state are taking the stage at the United Nations General Assembly. The routine is familiar: solemn speeches, pledges for peace, calls for multilateralism. Yet behind the diplomatic pomp and cameras focused on New York, everyone knows the real negotiations are happening elsewhere – in hushed corridors and behind closed ...
Spotify Leads Industry Effort to Label AI Involvement in Music Creation
This is Beirut 25/09 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Spotify on Thursday unveiled several measures to encourage artists and publishers to be more transparent about their use of artificial intelligence, as well as to limit certain abuses. The Swedish platform is recommending that musicians and producers comply with a new standard developed by the Digital Data Exchange (DDEX), a consortium of leading ...
Hamas Releases Video of Israeli-German Hostage Seen Alive
This is Beirut 22/09 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas' armed wing released a video on Monday showing an Israeli-German hostage alive, the second such footage of him shared by the militants this month. The Israeli campaign group Hostages and Missing Families Forum and the captive's family identified him as Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Palestinian militants during their October 7, 2023 attack ...