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ERGA-BGE reference genomes of Hyalomma lusitanicum and its obligate Francisella endosymbiont as a genomic resource for One Health research

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Helmet hoard off Benicarló coast trades its Roman label for far stranger medieval origins

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Phys.org 5d ago

Everyone thought these helmets were Roman until scientists uncovered the truth

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Why is France so invested in the future of Lebanon?

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Eight killed in south Lebanon strike as Israel warns entire city to evacuate

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From Phrygian kings to modern diplomacy: Ankara’s rise as a global cultural crossroads

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