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Human remains at Notre-Dame Cathedral may have been identified after more than 450 years

Fox News Since the devastating fire that broke out at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on April 15, 2019, an enormous restoration project has been underway. In addition to rebuilding, archaeologists have explored the site, unearthing thousands of ancient findings. When artifacts are discovered, answers aren’t always uncovered with them. It often takes more…

Israel Defense Forces confirm ‘targeted strike’ on Beirut

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a targeted missile strike was made Friday on Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. Security officials claim the airstrike was targeting Ibrahim Aqil, a member of terrorist group Hezbollah’s Jihad Council. “Today, Israel eliminated [Aqil] with a surgical airstrike in Beirut,” the Israeli government posted on social media.…

10-year-old Japanese boy dies after stabbing near his school in China

Fox News A 10-year-old Japanese student who was stabbed near his school in southern China has died, officials in Tokyo said Thursday, asking Beijing to provide details of the stabbing and take preventive measures. A suspect is in custody. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa expressed condolences and noted that the attack occurred despite Tokyo’s requests…

Israel reviewing incident of soldiers tossing bodies off rooftop in West Bank

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces tells Fox News Digital that it is reviewing an incident in which soldiers were filmed apparently heaving lifeless bodies off a rooftop during a military operation in the West Bank. The scenes allegedly unfolded on Thursday in the town of Qabatiya, where the IDF says its troops “eliminated four terrorists during…

E.U. Will Offer $39 Billion Loan Ukraine Without U.S. Help

New York Times Plans for a larger sum collapsed when Hungary blocked changes requested by Washington as the price for a joint initiative. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/business/ukraine-aid-russian-assets.html

Israel, Hezbollah exchange strikes as U.N. Security Council to discuss crisis

Washington Post The U.N. Security Council is due to meet after Lebanon filed a complaint over the attacks on Hezbollah pagers, radios and other communications devices. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/israel-lebanon-strikes-hezbollah-security-council/

E.U. to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion backed by frozen Russian assets

Washington Post The Group of Seven nations originally promised at least $50 billion in funding using frozen Russian assets, but there were differences between the United States and the E.U. over implementation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/ukraine-eu-europe-loan-von-der-leyen/

Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows

New York Times The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/climate/three-mile-island-reopening.html

Live Updates: U.N. Urges Calm as Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire

New York Times Israeli airstrikes pounded southern Lebanon after Hezbollah’s leader vowed retribution for the pager and walkie-talkie attacks. Lebanese officials said it was one of Israel’s heaviest bombardments there in months. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/20/world/gaza-israel-hamas-hezbollah

Women’s soccer players, muscled and sweaty, are a new kind of influencer

Washington Post Mexican soccer players are attracting millions of social media followers while challenging gender norms in the traditionally macho country. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/mexico-womens-soccer-tigres-amazonas-influencers/