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Serbia heads into this match after a challenging streak of ten away games without a win in the UEFA Nations League, seven of which ended in defeat, likely leaving the team low on confidence. In contrast, Switzerland has a strong record on home ground, winning 14 of their last 17 games at this level. Serbia’s recent games have often been …

Scotland has struggled recently on home turf in the UEFA Nations League, with just four wins out of 18 matches and several defeats in their last ten games. Croatia, by contrast, has fared much better on the road, winning eight of their last 13 away games at this level. Scotland’s matches have generally been high-scoring, with ten of their 11 …

A volcanic comet orbiting within the inner solar system, known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (or 29P), has recently become exceptionally active, erupting four times over a 48-hour span. This burst of energy has made it almost 300 times brighter than usual, puzzling scientists who are unsure what triggered this sudden surge. Measuring about 60 kilometers across, 29P belongs to a rare group …

Taylor Swift stole the show at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, winning four awards in a ceremony largely led by female artists like Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter. The event, celebrating its 30th year, featured Swift as the night’s biggest winner, securing titles for best artist, best live, best US act, and best video for her collaboration with …

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as the “border czar” for his next administration. Known for supporting Trump’s strict “zero tolerance” immigration policy, Homan will oversee all border-related matters, including the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security. Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump praised Homan’s expertise, stating he …

Australia experienced an unprecedented surge of over 1.1 million lightning strikes on Sunday, largely impacting central Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, according to Weatherzone’s lightning tracker. A vast band of storms swept across the region, filling the sky with lightning that surprised experts due to the unusual intensity. In Uluru, an astonishing 719,068 lightning strikes were recorded across an 800-kilometer …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that imposing tariffs or trade barriers on Canadian goods would not only damage Canada’s economy but also negatively impact American workers and jobs, as detailed in a Bloomberg report. Speaking at a press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau highlighted the deep economic integration between Canada and the United States, emphasizing their closely linked supply …

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shined with a goal and two assists, leading his team to a confident 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday in the Premier League. The victory marked a successful farewell for Ruud van Nistelrooy, managing his final game as United’s interim boss. Since Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on October 28, United, temporarily led by Van …