Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs and the district of Hazmieh, killing at least one person. The military said it captured two Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon as cross border fighting intensifies.

Benny Gantz called for continued strikes on Iran and strict conditions in any agreement to end the war. He stressed that Israel must retain freedom of action to respond to any violations.

Mixed signals from Washington and Tehran created uncertainty about possible negotiations to end the war. Heavy strikes continued in Iran and Lebanon as indirect contacts reportedly took place.

Nine days after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian family in Tammun, no officers have been questioned. A surviving child said soldiers fired directly at their car and later assaulted him during questioning.

Mary Carr says she loves Dublin but admits the city has become shabby and neglected. With visible social problems and major disruption ahead, she argues it is in no state to justify a new tourist tax.

A new study finds that acetylcholine can directly control serotonin release in a key brain region, disrupting behavior regulation. The discovery offers fresh insight into obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and related conditions, and may point toward new treatment strategies.

Direct talks between the United States and Iran could be held in Islamabad this week, sources say. Regional countries have been mediating as diplomatic efforts intensify.

The administration of President Donald Trump has opened two new civil rights investigations into Harvard University. The probes will examine alleged race-based admissions practices and claims of antisemitism on campus.

Above Security has raised $50 million to combat insider threats driven by employees and autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The startup analyzes behavior and intent across internal systems to detect risks that traditional tools often miss.

Iranian Israelis are observing a subdued Nowruz, transforming the Persian New Year into a gesture of solidarity with protesters in Iran. Amid war and repression, families emphasize tradition, unity and cultural continuity as acts of hope and resistance.

WorldQuant founder Igor Tulchinsky blends quantitative finance with deepening Jewish faith and philanthropy after the October 7 attacks in Israel. A major user of artificial intelligence, he urges Israel to become a 'Quant Nation' built on data, prediction, and resilience.

OKCupid has launched a Hebrew version of its platform with personalized features tailored to Israeli users. The update includes questions about religious practices and lifestyle preferences to better match traditional and orthodox communities.