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In a dramatic Champions League encounter on Tuesday night, Newcastle United faced Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw marred by late penalty controversy. The Magpies had taken the lead with Alexander Isak’s 25th-minute goal, but a contentious decision in injury time allowed Kylian Mbappé to convert…
A diplomatic spat has unfolded between the United Kingdom and Greece as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak abruptly canceled a scheduled meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in London. The disagreement stems from the long-standing dispute over the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, ancient Greek artifacts currently housed in the British…
Rescue teams in Uttarakhand, India, are on the brink of success in their 17-day-long effort to save 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel since November 12. The low-wage workers, stranded 2.8 miles inside the tunnel, faced numerous challenges, including a failed drilling machine. The breakthrough came as skilled miners used hand tools to make…
In a recent visit to Israel, tech billionaire Elon Musk met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, touring a kibbutz targeted by Palestinian gunmen during a recent attack. Musk expressed support for Israel’s actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the intentional nature of Hamas militants’ actions. During the tour, Musk was shown a…
The truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been extended by two additional days, as confirmed by Qatar. The extension comes as part of an ongoing agreement where Hamas pledges to release 10 hostages each day. The truce, initially scheduled to end on Monday, has brought relative calm to the war-devastated Gaza Strip. The…
In response to a coordinated attack on a military barracks in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, the government has declared a nationwide curfew. The assault targeted key military installations, including the Wilberforce military barracks, the armory, and the Pademba Road Prison. The attackers, described as “renegades” by President Julius Maada Bio, also managed to…
As the four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its final day, both parties are engaged in intense negotiations to extend the truce. The current agreement involves the release of 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners over the four days, with international mediators, led by the U.S. and Qatar, working to prolong the ceasefire. Hamas…
Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 win over Everton, with Alejandro Garnacho stealing the show with a sensational overhead kick. The victory came in the Toffees’ first game since a 10-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. Garnacho’s incredible third-minute goal set the tone for the match, silencing the Everton faithful who were protesting…
A fire tore through the multi-story RJ Mall in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and over 20 injuries, as reported by officials and local media. The commercial high-rise, which also houses call centers and software firms, became the scene of the tragedy on Saturday morning. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui confirmed on…
In a significant development on the second day of a four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, the prisoners and hostages release swap is expected to take place again today as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. Friday’s exchange, facilitated by Egyptian and Qatari mediation, saw the release of 39 Palestinians and 13 Israelis…
