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President Joseph Aoun has announced that binding parliamentary consultations to select a new prime minister will take place on Monday. According to a statement from the Presidency, Aoun will meet with parliamentary blocs and independent MPs from 8:00 a.m. until around 5:30 p.m. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has expressed his willingness to lead the next government, with reports indicating …

Israel conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, targeting a power station and coastal ports in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks. The Israeli military stated that fighter jets hit multiple military sites controlled by the Houthis on Yemen’s western coast and inland regions. The strikes were carried out in response to Houthi-launched missiles and drones aimed …

Currently enjoying an unexpected run of success, Nottingham Forest holds an impressive 3rd place in the Premier League, sitting five points clear of 5th place. Chris Wood and his teammates are aiming to sustain this form to secure European qualification or even a Champions League spot. In excellent form, Forest has won their last six league games, defeating Manchester United …

Brentford currently sits comfortably in 11th place in the Premier League, positioned seven points away from the last European qualification spot and 11 points clear of the relegation zone. On their most recent outing, they secured an emphatic 5-0 victory against bottom-placed Southampton, breaking a poor run of four league games without a win, which included one draw and three …

Chelsea, under the management of Enzo Maresca, have shown improvement this season after disappointing campaigns in the past two years. Although out of contention for the Premier League title, they are firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Currently sitting 4th in the league with a slim lead over 5th place, Chelsea’s recent form has been shaky, going four …

This afternoon, Atlético Madrid has a golden chance to take a slim lead in the LaLiga title race, overtaking Real Madrid by a single point, though the latter has played one game fewer. Atlético ended their LaLiga fixtures in December with a historic 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. The game, largely dominated by the Blaugrana, saw Atlético clinch …

Newcastle United, after narrowly missing out on European qualification last season, has set its sights high this year and currently holds 5th place in the Premier League, just one point away from the top four. Following a rocky start to the campaign, the Magpies have found their rhythm, securing five consecutive league wins. These victories include dominant performances over Leicester …

Arsenal holds second place in the Premier League standings, trailing Liverpool by six points with a game in hand. Although reclaiming the league title, last won in 2004, may prove difficult, the Gunners are in a strong position to secure a Champions League spot for next season. Unbeaten in their last ten league matches, Arsenal has achieved six wins and …