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Over 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon, terror infrastructure destroyed: Israel

While Lebanese leader Hassan Nasrallah briefed people about attacks in an address on state television, sonic booms caused by Israeli warplanes over Beirut frightened people and some other struck targets in southern Lebanon.

Booker Prize 2024 shortlist: Women authors from across continents dominate this year's nomination

Last year, there were two women on the shortlist, including British Indian Chetna Maroo for her tennis allegory ‘Western Lane’ and Canadian author Sarah Bernstein for ‘Study of Obedience’.

Donald Trump, PM Modi

Donald Trump calls PM Modi 'a fantastic man', says he will meet him next week

He announced the meeting but gave no details on where they would meet. The meeting between the two leaders had not been previously reported.

Hezbollah pager explosions: Nine killed, thousands injured in Lebanon

Some of the detonations took place after the pagers rang which caused fighters to put their hands on them or bring them up to their faces to check the screens.

Princeton geneticists

Princeton researchers present new insights into Neanderthal and early human evolution

Princeton geneticists led by Joshua Akey have discovered multiple waves of interbreeding between modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans over 200,000 years. Utilizing advanced genetic tools, they mapped gene flow - showing that these ancient groups interacted more than previously believed. Neanderthals may not have gone extinct but instead interbred into modern populations through interbreeding rather than becoming extinct altogether.

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Putin encourages intimacy during work hours amid country's lowering birth rate

Government data released earlier this month revealed that Russia's birth rate for the first half of 2024 was the lowest in 25 years. The data additionally revealed that June saw a sharp dip in births, with the number falling below one lakh for the first time.

PM Modi visit to US

'Unacceptable': Indian Consulate condemns vandalism of Swaminarayan temple in New York ahead of PM Modi’s US visit

The Consulate has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act, it said in a statement.