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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 …

Anderlecht has shown strong form in the Europa League, accumulating 10 points from their first four matches. The Belgian team started with victories over Ferencvaros (2-1), Real Sociedad (2-1), and Ludogorets (2-0) before drawing 1-1 with Rigas FC in their latest game. This performance places them comfortably in 4th place in the standings, well-positioned to advance to the knockout stage …

Athletic Bilbao has made a significant impact in the Europa League, amassing 10 points from their first four matches and establishing themselves as one of the leading teams in the competition. Their campaign began with a 1-1 draw against AS Roma, followed by three consecutive victories: 2-0 over AZ Alkmaar, 1-0 against Slavia Prague, and 2-1 over Ludogorets, placing them …

Lazio, a top contender in this season’s Europa League, has met expectations by leading their group, two points ahead of second place. Under the leadership of Matteo Guendouzi, Lazio has recorded notable victories over Dynamo Kyiv (3-0), Nice (4-1), Twente (2-0), and Porto (2-1). In Serie A, Lazio had a slow start but has recently found their form. After a …

FC Midtjylland, a familiar name in European competitions, set their sights on advancing to the knockout stages of the Europa League. They are currently in 13th place with 7 points, having started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim. They then secured victories over Maccabi Tel Aviv (2-0) and Union Saint-Gilloise (1-0) before falling 2-0 to Steaua Bucharest. In …