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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a significant milestone in solar exploration by completing its closest approach to the Sun to date. On December 24, 2024, the spacecraft passed within approximately 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the solar surface, traveling at speeds nearing 430,000 miles per hour (692,000 kilometers per hour). This event marks the fastest velocity attained …

Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain filled the streets of the French capital on Saturday evening following the club’s decisive 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final held in Munich. The win, marking PSG’s first-ever European title, sparked massive gatherings across Paris, particularly around iconic locations such as the Champs-Élysées and the Parc des Princes stadium, where around …

Audiences have now been given a preview of the highly anticipated third installment of the Knives Out series, with Daniel Craig confirmed to return as detective Benoit Blanc. The upcoming film, once again helmed by writer-director Rian Johnson, continues the franchise’s tradition of centering around intricate mystery narratives and ensemble casts. In this new chapter, Craig reprises his role as …

On Sunday, June 1, Ukraine launched a coordinated aerial operation aimed at crippling Russian long-range aviation capabilities, striking multiple air bases across Russia in one of the war’s most extensive drone campaigns to date. The operation, known as Operation Spider’s Web, was carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and comes just ahead of ceasefire discussions scheduled in Istanbul for …

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is set to make a landmark visit to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, marking the first official trip to the Palestinian territory by a Saudi foreign minister since its occupation by Israel in 1967. According to diplomatic sources, Prince Faisal will lead a delegation to Ramallah, reflecting an increased push from Riyadh …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Lebanon on Monday, according to a statement issued by Iran’s foreign ministry. The visit marks a high-level diplomatic engagement at a time when internal Lebanese debates and international negotiations involving Iran are drawing increased attention. The timing of Araghchi’s visit is notable as it aligns with intensifying political discourse within …

At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 others were injured on Sunday when Israeli fire struck near an aid distribution center in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The attack took place close to a U.S.-supported aid hub, which had been operating to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced civilians in the …

England will aim to secure the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies when the two sides meet for the second fixture at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The home team leads the series 1–0 after a commanding 238-run victory in the opening match at Edgbaston. England Overview In the first ODI, England’s …