VideosBeating the Heat in Lebanon
Rayan Chami 28/07 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
As temperatures soar across Lebanon, residents adapt with early outings, beach visits and indoor alternatives to cope with the ongoing heatwave.
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VideosLebanon Bids Farewell to Ziad Rahbani, Cultural Icon
Chelsea Al Arif 28/07 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In a moving farewell, Lebanon mourns the loss of Ziad Rahbani, playwright, composer and cultural icon. From Hamra to Bikfaya, crowds gathered to honor the man whose voice shaped generations.
Lebanon's Road to Asia Starts Now
Hala Abdallah 28/07 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.
ProgramsThis is Sports: The Recap
Hala Abdallah 28/07 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Watch the latest in local and international sports in this recap, and stay tuned for the full episode of This is Sports streaming tomorrow on This is Beirut.
Shifting Jellyfish Season in Lebanon Linked to Climate Change
Vanessa Kallas 27/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Jellyfish Lebanon Climate change Sting Beach Summer
Climate change is shifting jellyfish populations off Lebanon’s coast, causing unpredictable seasons and the rise of invasive and venomous species.
VideosHumanoid Robots Take Center Stage at the 2025 Shanghai AI Conference
This is Beirut 27/07 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, humanoid robots stole the spotlight, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in hospitality, logistics and entertainment.
VideosIn Charente, a New Dinosaur Emerges from the Ground
This is Beirut 25/07 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A 140-million-year-old Camarasaurus is being unearthed by a team of passionate paleontologists.
VideosSaint Thomas Statue Back on Notre-Dame Spire
This is Beirut 25/07 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Three years after the fire that ravaged its spire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has regained its 16 iconic statues. The last one, that of Saint Thomas the Apostle, has just been reinstalled at the top.
VideosBeirut Airport Taxis: The End of Random Fares?
Lyne Sammouri 25/07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
No more guessing the taxi fare at Beirut International Airport? The Ministry of Transport has introduced fixed rates for airport taxis. Travelers welcome the move, but on the ground, things are still far from clear.
VideosLebanon: The Art of Giving Directions Without Addresses
Rayan Chami 24/07 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In Lebanon, most streets have no names, and buildings aren’t registered. Here is why the address system fails, and what was done to fix it.
VideosLebanon’s Offshore Energy Revival Stalls Amid Political and Regional Deadlock
Lyne Sammouri 24/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Despite vast undersea potential, Lebanon’s oil and gas progress has stalled amid political paralysis and regional tension. With licensing rounds faltering and seismic surveys proposed, hopes now hinge on maritime deals with Cyprus and an awaited decision from Syria.
VideosWHO Chief: Gaza Faces Man-Made Starvation as Aid Blockade Continues
Chelsea Al Arif 24/07 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Over 2 million people in Gaza are suffering from severe food shortages, with children dying from malnutrition while humanitarian access remains heavily restricted amid the ongoing war.