Cedars Rally: A Feghali, but Which One?

Makram Haddad 2024-06-08 10:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The National Sporting Authority, part of the ATCL (Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon), is organizing the 29th edition of the Cedars Rally this Saturday and Sunday. This event is part of the 2024 Lebanese Rally Championship and constitutes the second round of the championship. All eyes will be on Roger Feghali, multiple Lebanese champion, and ...

Aaron Sorkin Blames Facebook for Fueling Capitol Hill Riots

Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-28 14:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning writer of The Social Network, is working on a follow-up movie that will explore Facebook's role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. Aaron Sorkin, the acclaimed screenwriter behind the 2010 film The Social Network, announced that he is working on a new movie that will delve into Facebook's alleged role in the ...

Table Tennis: Believers Clubs Sweeps Podium at Cyprus Championship

This Is Beirut 2024-05-31 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

The Believers Club won two gold, one silver and one bronze medal during its participation in the Cyprus International Table Tennis Championship held in the city of Nicosia. This record is an unprecedented achievement not only for the club but also for Lebanon as a whole. Players from eight countries participated in the tournament, namely Greece, ...

Exploring Photography's Diversity at 'Beirut Photo' 2024

This Is Beirut 2024-05-28 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Supported by the BERYT project and the Institut Français du Liban, Beirut Photo returns this year to Beirut from June 3 to 9, 2024, offering a dynamic and inclusive platform for both amateur and professional photographers. Beirut Photo festival expands its activities thanks to the Beirut Center for Photography (BCP) and SOURA, two ...

Pole-sitter Leclerc Eyes Maiden Monaco Win as Verstappen Struggles

This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix. After securing Ferrari's 250th pole position as a Formula One constructor and his third at his home-town circuit, the 26-year-old Monegasque driver said he was ...

The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (2/3)

Jad Ramadan 2024-05-20 17:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

As Leverkusen’s run will forever be remembered as exciting and entertaining, other teams in Europe have also been able to defy the traditional top 4, such as the Spanish club of Girona. Although this team may not have achieved the same level of success as Leverkusen, their season has been nothing short of impressive, warranting analysis to ...

Formula 1: Verstappen Wins Imola, Norris in Hot Pursuit

Abbass Attara 2024-05-19 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Max Verstappen held off a more than ferocious Lando Norris right to the end, once again confirming his dominant position with his fifth win of the season. Lando Norris, the Young Prince McLaren's young prodigy put the Dutchman under pressure right up to the last lap, but it wasn't enough as Max kept the McLaren more than a second behind him. It ...

Syrian Migrants: Parliament Approves EU Aid, Crisis Persists

2024-05-15 22:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

  "Souddek! Souddek!" It was in these terms, that the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, lifted the parliamentary session, on Wednesday. The meeting lasted four hours and was intended to discuss the European donation of one billion euros. It was also in these terms that recommendations regarding the Syrian migrants’ crisis were approved ...

Spring Rally: Roger Feghali Passes the Torch to His Son Alex

Makram Haddad 2024-05-12 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Alex Feghali won the 39th ATCL Spring Rally on his Mitsubishi. However, it was his father, Roger Feghali, a sixteen-time winner of the competition, who was the fastest on Sunday. The latter, "guilty" of a technical error, was demoted, thereby relinquishing the top spot to his son. Alex Feghali and his navigator Marc Haddad, in a Mitsubishi Lancer ...

UN Votes Symbolically in Favor of Palestinian Membership

This Is Beirut 2024-05-10 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday in support of a Palestinian bid for full membership of the organization, a symbolic move due to the United States' veto in the Security Council. Provoking Israel's ire, an overwhelming majority of the UN General Assembly ruled on Friday that the Palestinians deserved to be full members of the ...

TikTok and Society Share the Blame

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-05-07 14:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The outraged response from Lebanese society to the revelation of a human trafficking network exploiting children via TikTok is both understandable and logical. No matter the extent of the lack of morality, there's no justification for abusing and exploiting children in this manner. While some may justify theft due to poverty or murder as ...

Formula 1: Lando Norris Claims Victory in Miami

Abbass Attara 2024-05-06 14:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In the effervescent arena of Miami, young British prodigy Lando Norris crossed the Rubicon of victory in Formula 1, eclipsing his competitors with dazzling mastery. Behind the wheel of his McLaren, he skillfully seized the opportunities that presented themselves, thus inscribing his name in golden letters in the history of this high-level sport. ...

Verstappen Triumphs in Sunny Miami

Abbass Attara 2024-05-04 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

  Verstappen, like a bird of prey dominating the skies, continues his domination this season. Starting from pole position, he challenged Leclerc relentlessly to take victory in the frantic Miami sprint. Nightmare Start for Norris The opening corner promised sparks, and Miami didn't disappoint. In a tragic move, Lando Norris spun out, while ...

Alex Feghali Wins in Style the 'Speed Test' Organized by ATCL

Makram Haddad 2024-04-24 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Alex Feghali, behind the wheel of his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, triumphed in style at the "speed test" organized by the National Sporting Authority under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) on a course along Charles Helou Avenue. Unlike previous editions during which the race was dominated by Roger Feghali who easily outclassed his ...

Rapid-Fire Wirtz Speeds Germany to Victory Against France

This Is Beirut 2024-03-24 10:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Florian Wirtz grabbed his first international goal with a strike that will go down in the history books as Germany beat France 2-0 in an international friendly on Saturday. 20-year-old starlet Wirtz stunned the crowd in Lyon to give Germany the lead, before Kai Havertz wrapped up the encounter just after half-time in an impressive display by the ...

Lebanese Skies Are Becoming Increasingly Dangerous for Israel

Malo Pinatel 2024-04-22 19:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, a "cat-and-mouse game" between Israeli drones and Hezb air defense has steadily emerged in Lebanese skies. As a new Israeli drone was shot down on Monday, Ici Beyrouth takes a look at the main equipment involved. On Monday, Israeli forces reported the interception of one of their drones above the village ...

FSI Semi-Marathon: 1300 Athletes Run for Humanity

Makram Haddad 2024-04-21 18:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

  More than 1300 athletes lined up on Sunday at the start of the various races of the 2024 edition of the Internal Security Forces Semi-Marathon. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) organized the fourteenth edition of its annual semi-marathon on Sunday under the theme "Running for Humanity" in the Lebanese ...

Max Mokarem, DPK Racing-Americas’ Newest Driver

This Is Beirut 2024-04-19 15:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

DPK Racing-Americas unveiled Max Mokarem as its official driver for the 2024 racing season. Mokarem will compete in prestigious events such as the SKUSA Pro Tour, USPKS, National Stars Championship Series, Supernats, and selected European races. Max Mokarem, known affectionately as 'MaxSpeed' for his velocity and racing prowess, has rapidly ...

Alpine Skiing: Lebanon at the 44th "Scara" Event

Makram Haddad 2024-04-07 17:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Lebanon is participating in the 44th edition of the "Scara" event in Val d'Isère, France. Since its inception in 1981, the "Scara" has been a gathering of future champions, bringing together the best young skiers aged 12 to 16. A Glimpse of the World Cup Often likened to a Youth World Cup, the "Scara" serves as the premier international ...

F1: Red Bull Secures Its Third Double Podium at Suzuka

Abbass Attara 2024-04-07 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

It was an impeccable weekend for the Red Bull team which achieved its 3rd double podium finish. It was especially notable for Max Verstappen, who confirmed this with a perfect grand slam. With Sergio Perez in second place, Red Bull asserts its supremacy. A Crash at the Start On the first lap, Daniel Ricciardo's RB Visa Cash App made contact with ...

Rising Star Charlie Prince… All the Way to BIPOD!

2024-04-04 10:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Charlie Prince is a Lebanese performer and choreographer. Holding a degree in Music from McGill University, his choreographic work has toured internationally renowned festivals such as SPRING Festival (NL), Dansmakers (NL), International Choreographic Meetings of Seine-Saint-Denis (FR), Oktoberdans (NO), and BIPOD (LB). This year, he will be part ...

Mia Habis and the Fighters' Journey: BIPOD 2024

2024-04-03 15:09 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

She has been a classical ballet dancer for 28 years with degrees in French literature and a master's in marketing from USJ and Sorbonne Paris IV, followed by a master's in marketing and advertising. Mia Habis found her grounding as a dancer and teacher at Maqamat in 2008, immersing herself in the alphabet of contemporary dance. In 2015, the ...

Harvard Apologizes for Book Bound in Human Skin

Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Harvard University apologized for possessing a French book from the 1880s that was bound with human skin, which has now been removed from the volume. In a statement released last Thursday, the library service of the oldest university in the United States announced that they had “removed the human skin from the binding of a copy of Arsène ...

United in the Fight Against Gender Stereotypes

Nada Skaff 2024-03-31 17:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Students, teachers, principals, diplomats, leaders, and astrophysicists, welcomed by director Pietro Schipani, gathered on March 22 at the auditorium of the Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory, the Neapolitan department of the National Institute of Astrophysics and the most important Italian research center in the fields of astronomy, ...

Assises de Tours: When the Adrenaline of Information Meets the Intensity of Sport

Makram Haddad 2024-03-29 15:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Assises du journalisme de Tours, 2024 edition, concluded its activities after four intense days. In a finale imbued with passion, emotion and inspiration, the Assises du journalisme de Tours 2024 drew the curtain, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the media landscape. Under the bold theme of "Journalism is sport," the annual event ...

Sainz Wins Australian GP in Ferrari 1-2 as Verstappen Fails to Finish

This Is Beirut 2024-03-24 12:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz surged to victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday to snap Red Bull's winning start of the season after three-time world champion Max Verstappen sensationally failed to finish. The Spaniard, who had appendicitis surgery two weeks ago, took the chequered flag 2.3 seconds ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, with ...

Harris and Trump Make a Campaign Detour to Texas

This is Beirut 2024-10-25 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are departing from the well-trodden paths of key battleground states on Friday to venture into Texas—Harris to discuss abortion rights and Trump to address the migration crisis. The 60-year-old Democrat will hold a rally in Houston, where she is expected to be joined on stage by superstar Beyoncé. This follows a ...

Ex-Trump Advisor Bannon Released from Prison Ahead of US Vote

This is Beirut 2024-10-29 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Steve Bannon, a prominent right-wing figure and former senior advisor to Donald Trump, was released from prison early Tuesday after spending nearly four months behind bars and just a week ahead of the US election. Bannon left a federal prison in Connecticut where he was serving time for a contempt of Congress conviction, several US media outlets ...

Errollyn Wallen: King’s Composer Breaking Barriers in Music

This is Beirut 2025-07-21 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Told she would never belong in the world of classical music, Errollyn Wallen has risen to become the composer to King Charles III and the first person of color in the historic role. The 67-year-old became the Master of the King's Music last year, a 400-year-old post and one of the classical world's top honors that involves composing works for ...

Iran, US To Hold New Round of High-Level Nuclear Talks

This is Beirut 2025-04-26 12:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran, US hold new round of high-stakes nuclear talks The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman on Saturday as they entered their third round of talks in as many weeks. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are again leading the discussions, ...