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Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and X, criticized modern fighter jets on Monday, stating that drones are the future of air combat. In a post on his social media platform, Musk argued that manned fighter jets, like the F-35, are outdated and only risk the lives of pilots. Musk specifically targeted the F-35, a next-generation fighter jet …

Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, expressed hope on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could be reached later in the day. He stated that the Lebanese army was prepared to deploy at least 5,000 troops in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces begin their withdrawal. Bou Habib also mentioned that the United …

On Tuesday, Israel’s security cabinet began discussions about a proposed ceasefire deal concerning Lebanon. The meeting was held in Tel Aviv, according to an official from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Israeli officials expressed cautious optimism about reaching an agreement. Mike Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., mentioned that some details were still being worked out, but that Israel and …

On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that its ground troops had advanced to parts of Lebanon’s Litani River, a key area in the context of a potential ceasefire. The military stated that its forces had reached the Wadi Slouqi region in southern Lebanon, where they clashed with Hezbollah fighters. As part of the proposed ceasefire terms, Hezbollah would be required …

An Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut on Tuesday, which housed displaced people, killed at least three individuals and left 26 others injured. The strike targeted a four-story building in the densely populated Basta al-Fawqa area, located near the city’s downtown, without any prior warning. This was the second such strike in the area in recent days. The attack, …

On Tuesday, intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut, marking the heaviest bombardment in the area in two months of full-scale conflict with Israel. These strikes appeared to be a final effort to punish Hezbollah before any potential ceasefire agreement. Thick plumes of smoke rose from central Beirut after an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building without warning. …

Manchester United’s squad for the UEFA Europa League features a blend of young talent and seasoned professionals. Key players include goalkeeper Andre Onana, defenders Victor Lindelöf, Matthijs de Ligt, and Lisandro Martínez, along with midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen. In attack, Rasmus Højlund and Marcus Rashford have been crucial for scoring goals. This mix of youth and experience positions …

Tottenham has been placing significant emphasis on their Europa League campaign this season, currently sitting in 7th place in the group standings with 9 points. They started the competition on a high note, winning their first three matches: 3-0 against Qarabag, 2-1 over Ferencvaros, and 1-0 against Alkmaar. However, they stumbled in their most recent match, suffering a 3-2 defeat …