Lebanon and Israel are set for historic diplomatic talks in Washington after over a month of war, featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marks their first direct dialogue since 1993, aimed at ensuring long-term security and control over Lebanon’s territory.

A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment containing 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles has been rediscovered in Cairo. This significant find, identified by Nathan Carlig of the University of Liège, offers direct access to Empedocles’ original text, enhancing the understanding of his philosophy. Explore the findings in L’Empédocle du Caire.

Scarlett Faulkner, 29, has died in Cork University Hospital after a brutal assault on March 21. The mother from Limerick succumbed to her injuries surrounded by family. Gardaí continue to investigate the attack, with two individuals charged in connection.

Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has accused Israel of failing to protect Palestinians from escalating settler violence, suggesting occupation forces often support such actions. Aghabekian highlighted the urgent need for policy change to halt these violent practices in the West Bank.

NASA’s Artemis II mission returned to Earth after a historic 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The team, including NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, splashed down off California’s coast. Discover more about the mission and what’s next.

Hungarian voters have ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years, marking a significant political shift. Election victor Peter Magyar has promised to restore ties with the European Union and NATO. The next step involves restructuring Hungary’s political landscape.