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In the early hours of July 4, 2025, Russia executed its most extensive aerial offensive against Ukraine since the onset of the conflict in 2022, deploying 539 drones and 11 missiles, primarily targeting the capital, Kyiv. The assault resulted in at least one fatality and 26 injuries, with significant damage reported across multiple districts. The attack occurred shortly after a …

Hamas has expressed readiness to engage in immediate negotiations concerning a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to halt the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023. This development precedes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to Washington, where discussions with President Donald Trump are expected to focus on the ceasefire initiative. The proposed ceasefire framework, …

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has directed security forces to apprehend individuals involved in an armed display during an Ashoura procession in Beirut’s Zokak al-Blat district on Friday. The incident, which featured masked men carrying rifles, has raised concerns about public safety and the enforcement of state authority in the capital. Government Response to Armed Procession In a statement posted …

The Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in the 2025 NBA Summer League at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, July 7, at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup offers a glimpse into the future of both franchises, featuring recent draft picks and emerging talents vying to make their mark. …

Zimbabwe will face South Africa in the second and final Test of their current series, looking to recover from a heavy defeat in the opening match. The upcoming contest, hosted at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, presents a critical opportunity for the hosts to restore credibility and gain experience against a top-tier opponent. The visitors enter the match with a …

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time (10:00 PM BST), the USA Eagles will host England at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., concluding England’s summer tour. This match is part of a doubleheader, with the USA Women’s team facing Fiji earlier in the day. The event is a significant milestone in USA Rugby’s 2025 Match Series, aiming …

The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs are set to clash in the 2025 NBA Summer League’s California Classic on Tuesday, July 8, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. This matchup offers a glimpse into the future of both franchises, featuring recent draft picks and emerging talents vying to make their …

Three decades after the original Jurassic Park reshaped science fiction cinema and shattered box office records, the latest addition to the franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, arrives as the seventh overall film and the fourth in the Jurassic World series. Directed by Gareth Edwards and scripted by longtime series contributor David Koepp, the film reintroduces audiences to a world where genetic …