#crossing

The scientific research notes of S. Sunkavally. Years: 1986-1990.

Arakawa, Tokyo. February 2026. 17896

Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River and captured a strategic site in Lebanon, its defense minister said Sunday, marking Israel’s deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The capture of Beaufort Ridge, the site of a medieval castle, comes after days of intense fighting in southern…

Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in northwestern Uganda, police said on Monday. No information was provided on the health of the elephant. Human-wildlife confrontations have risen in recent years, as expanding populations encroach on protected wildlife areas. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Murchison Falls…

Crossing, 1920.a :: Photo by Drahotin Sulla

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“The only kinds of fights worth fighting are those you are going to lose, because somebody has to fight them and lose and lose and lose until someday, somebody who believes as you do wins. In order for somebody to win an important, major fight one hundred years hence, a lot of other people have got to be willing - for the sheer fun and joy of it - to go right ahead and fight, knowing you’re going to lose. You mustn’t feel like a martyr. You’ve got to enjoy it.” [I. F. Stone]