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US Government Shutdown Seen Dragging Into Next Week
This is Beirut 03/10 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
Skipping Class, Winning Prizes: The Untold Stories of Nobel Laureates
This is Beirut 03/10 16:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Some Nobel laureates were straight-A students from the get-go. But others AFP spoke to recounted how they cut class, got expelled, and had doubts about their future. Perhaps the most illustrious Nobel Prize winner, Albert Einstein, was once a mediocre student at Zurich Polytechnic School, now ETH Zurich. The young Einstein skipped classes, ...
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Democrats Over US Government Shutdown
This is Beirut 02/10 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown. The Republican president announced he would meet budget chief Russell Vought "to determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which are a ...
Depardieu Sues French Broadcaster Over Report That Sped up Downfall
This is Beirut 02/10 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A French court was Thursday examining accusations by actor Gerard Depardieu that a 2023 television report falsely portrayed him as making sexual comments about a young girl. Depardieu, whose prolific film and television career includes 1990 comedy Green Card and Netflix series Marseille, is the highest-profile figure caught up in France's ...
Germany Arrests 3 Suspected Hamas Members Planning Attacks
This is Beirut 01/10 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three suspected members of Palestinian militant group Hamas were arrested in Berlin Wednesday for allegedly planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites, German prosecutors said, with weapons and ammunition also seized. The suspects were "foreign operatives" of Hamas, who have "have been involved in procuring firearms and ammunition for the ...
The Cartel of School Tuitions: How Lebanon’s Middle Class Is Being Crushed
Salam El Zaatari 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Today in Lebanon, the biggest mafia is not only in politics. It’s in education. Private school owners, especially the so-called “Catholic” and “Islamic” institutions that claim to serve God, have turned into a cartel, worshiping only the dollar. Their business model is not about forming the next generation of Lebanese geniuses, but ...
Lebanon Opens First Maritime Rescue Coordination Center with Allies
This is Beirut 01/10 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army inaugurated the country’s first Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) at the Beirut Naval Base on Wednesday, in a ceremony held under the patronage of Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal. Funded by France and the European Union, with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International ...
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 ...
Jonathan Anderson Makes Bold Dior Womenswear Debut at Paris Fashion Week
This is Beirut 01/10 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation from a celeb-packed crowd as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week. The show, held in the Tuileries Garden in central Paris, was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Week, ...
Generation Z: Anger Spreads Across Continents
Moncef Ait-Kaci 01/10 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In Morocco, the protest movement has reached an unprecedented scale over the past four days. From Rabat to Casablanca, from Oujda to Tiznit, and also in Agadir, thousands of young people have mobilized around the Gen Z 212 collective, which had been largely unknown until now. Clashes have multiplied, including confrontations with security forces, ...
Hezbollah, Gaza and Peace on This is America!
Tylia El Helou 01/10 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover Trump’s 21-point plan on Gaza as well as the Soros investigation. We also feature an exclusive interview with David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, to discuss Hezbollah’s disarmament, the Gaza conflict, and prospects for peace in the region.
Israeli Warships Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla With Greta Onboard
This is Beirut 02/10 02:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Global Sumud Flotilla -- involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg -- left Spain last month, ...
After Gaza, Eyes Turn to Hezbollah and Iran
Marc Saikali 02/10 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Donald Trump has unveiled his peace plan for Gaza. The Israelis accepted it, and the international community applauded – sometimes hesitantly, but applauded nonetheless. The question now is Hamas. The group remains undecided. We are not immune to yet another historic misstep on their part – one more in a long series – that could prolong ...
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 ...
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 ...
Zelensky at European Summit as EU Seeks to Bolster Backing
This is Beirut 02/10 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
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, ...
Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Treatment: Will Leqembi Live Up to Expectations?
Bélinda Ibrahim 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of research and broken promises, the arrival of Leqembi (lecanemab) marks a symbolic milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Developed by Eisai and Biogen, this monoclonal antibody has just been approved in the European Union for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s. For the first time, a drug aims to slow the progression ...
PSG Stun Barcelona In Champions League, Man City Held By Monaco
This is Beirut 02/10 11:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland's double. Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Arsenal and Newcastle United, as Napoli and Borussia Dortmund were among the ...
Elon Musk, the $500 Billion Man
This is Beirut 02/10 15:37 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Elon Musk has set yet another record: he is now the first individual in history to amass a personal fortune of $500 billion, according to Forbes. The milestone highlights the extraordinary ascent of the world’s most talked-about entrepreneur. The pace of Musk’s wealth accumulation has been nothing short of astonishing. Back in 2020, his net ...
The IMF’s Lebanon Framework: Balancing State Debt with Depositor Rights
This is Beirut 02/10 11:50 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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As Lebanon faces multiple challenges with economic and financial recovery from the country’s 2019 economic collapse, two interconnected issues remain particularly controversial: recovering the money of Lebanese who lost access to their bank deposits and holding those responsible for squandering their money ...
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 ...
Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills Two, Injures One
This is Beirut 02/10 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the latest in a wave of attacks, has heightened fears of a wider escalation in the region. The strike, which targeted a vehicle on the Jarmaq-Khardali road, comes amid growing tensions fueled by remarks from US envoy Tom Barrack, who on September 22 told Sky News Arabia that “the situation in Lebanon is ...
Voluntary Return Convoy: 59 Syrians Cross Masnaa
This is Beirut 02/10 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The third phase of Lebanon’s government plan for the voluntary return of displaced Syrians has begun. On Thursday morning, 59 Syrians gathered in the Karantina area of Beirut before departing for Damascus. In a statement issued Wednesday, Lebanon’s General Security confirmed the operation would take place Thursday at 6 AM via the Masnaa ...
Lebanon’s Gold Market: Fast Profits and the Risk of Disillusionment
Liliane Mokbel 02/10 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The country’s gold market has entered a phase of sharp volatility. Against the backdrop of a prolonged crisis, transactions are picking up in both directions: some are selling jewelry and bullion to lock in immediate gains, while others are rushing to buy the yellow metal, long regarded as the ultimate safe haven. This contradictory dynamic ...
Disarmament Plan: Army Report Awaits Cabinet Review
This is Beirut 02/10 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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According to reports by local channel MTV on Thursday, Lebanon’s government is expected to receive a detailed report from the army in the coming days on its activities south of the Litani. The document comes a month after the cabinet approved a military plan to secure the state’s exclusive control over weapons. It will be closely watched, ...
Vinicius, Rodrygo Back In Ancelotti's Brazil
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Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Vinicius was rested from Brazil's last 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo missed out after struggling for game time this season with ...
Macron Urges Europe to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
This is Beirut 02/10 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet and follow his country's lead in clamping down on vessels used to bust Western sanctions. France is currently investigating a Benin-flagged ship that is among hundreds of ageing tankers blacklisted by the European ...
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 ...
Gaza Civil Defence Says 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes
This is Beirut 02/10 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli strikes killed at least 13 people across Gaza on Thursday, the territory's civil defence agency said, including an employee of the French charity Doctors Without Borders. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal, whose rescue agency operates under Hamas authority, said 10 people were killed in several air raids in central Gaza, while two ...