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Experts are divided on the prospect of wider war, almost nine months into Israel's vow to eradicate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday Israel's top army spokesman said Hamas, as an ideology, cannot be eliminated. Others, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have also pointed to the difficulty of destroying the Islamist group. In a televised address, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said "no place" in Israel would "be spared our rockets" if war began. Читать дальше...

Many beaches popular with Louisiana travelers in Alabama and Florida have been closed for several days and access could be restricted well into next week. Continue reading…

FINDING the perfect pair of jeans is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

1. UK PM Sunak could cease to be a lawmaker in landslide election defeat, new poll shows  CNBC
2. The economy: how 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts  The Guardian
3. Sir John Curtice: Can we trust polls predicting a Tory 'wipeout'?  BBC
4. Latest election poll: Rishi Sunak set to lose his seat  The Telegraph
5. Second YouGov 2024 election MRP shows Conservatives on lowest seat total in history  YouGov

Classic cars are being wrongly slapped with Q-plates due to DVLA registration issues - but there is an opportunity to fix it. Here's how...

The Falklands Saga describes the history and legal status of the Falkland Islands in four A4 volumes, with illustrations, tables of population and shipping, and a compendium of hundreds of historical and legal documents, in English and also (where different) in their original languages, Spanish, French, German, Latin or Dutch. There is a full apparatus criticus: each volume contains over 2,500 footnotes, a glossary, an appendix and a bibliography.

Ils ont longtemps été vus comme des marginaux. Mais aujourd’hui, dans les rues de nos villes, une nouvelle génération d’athlètes émerge. Repoussant les limites du possible, ils transforment le paysage sportif urbain. Des disciplines telles que le Parkour ou encore le Chase Tag sont en train de s’imposer comme des phénomènes culturels. Alors que ces […]

Climate activists gained access to a British airport where Taylor Swift's luxury plane is stationed and sprayed private jets with orange paint.

KNOWING what sex positions work for you as a busty woman can be the key to a more orgasmic experience.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for June 20, 2024.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program turned 12 years old on Saturday but concern looms over the celebrations.

Patrols are ongoing in the area today as police continue to investigate the incident

HAMBURG, Germany: Albania’s 2-2 draw with Croatia is a match they will never forget, said manager Sylvinho, after his side scored deep in added time to secure a point in their second game of Euro 2024.

Both sides deliberated upon diversification of the trade basket by identifying new products, bilateral investment treaty, recognition of Indian pharmacopoeia and collaboration in the pharma sector.

The 32-year-old London-based artist says she is still working it all out while collectors rush in

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing disease worldwide, according to the professional healthcare publication Medscape. Fortunately, United Kingdom researchers have developed a way to detect it before symptoms arise.  University College London and University Medical Center Goettingen researchers developed an artificial intelligence that can detect proteins related to this illness. READ: Alzheimer’s linked to viruses says

The first named storm of the season comes as much of North America swelters in brutal heat.

A study by researchers at IIT-Delhi, AIIMS, and Mahajan Imaging found that Yoga Nidra induces deep relaxation and heightened awareness, with more significant brain changes observed in experienced meditators. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology, the study explored how Yoga Nidra affects brain function, showing differences in Default Mode Network connectivity between meditators and novices. The practice is believed to help release buried subconscious patterns for improved health.

A study conducted by the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) has highlighted the importance of digital transformation for businesses, emerging as a key factor for their long-term success, growth and competitiveness. However, the study, whose findings were published this week, also revealed that although there is a recognised need to improve the digital skills […]

Microsoft's dispute with the chipmaker lasted several weeks and even reached CEO Satya Nadella's desk, The Information reported.

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TED LASSO star Sam Cox has been named manager of Oxford City.

The former Tottenham academy ace, 33, has taken charge of the National League North side following their relegation last season.

Cox had previously been interim boss of Wealdstone, helping them beat the National League drop. Читать дальше...

The trial of a Russian American dual citizen whom Russia accuses of treason opened amid rising tensions between Washington and Moscow.

European street performers showcase an immense diversity of talents. Photo: Shutterstock

IT’S no secret that weddings can cost a pretty penny, but one bride might’ve taken things too far with her attempt to claw back some cash.