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Kazakhstan has found the competition tough in League B, managing just one point from their first four matches. They held Norway to a goalless draw in September but have since suffered three straight defeats, losing to Slovenia 3-0, Austria 4-0, and then again to Slovenia 1-0. Ranked 107th by FIFA, Kazakhstan appears likely to face relegation in the next Nations …

North Macedonia has made strides in recent years, earning a spot in Euro 2021, though they couldn’t progress beyond the group stage. Absent from the last Euro tournament in Germany, the team is showing promise in the Nations League, having secured 10 points over four games. Following an opening draw against the Faroe Islands (1-1), they defeated Armenia 2-0, Latvia …

Cyprus enters this game in a challenging position, having faced 11 losses in their last 15 UEFA Nations League matches. While Lithuania has not been in perfect form either, they have shown stronger performance recently, securing eight wins in their last 11 matches at this level. Cyprus’s home games in the UEFA Nations League are typically low-scoring, with 15 of …

In Valencia, Spain, tens of thousands gathered in protest on Saturday, November 9, to express frustration over the local government’s response to recent catastrophic floods. The floods have claimed over 200 lives, and nearly 80 people remain missing. According to Reuters, demonstrators flooded Valencia’s center, calling for the resignation of Carlos Mazon, leader of the regional government. One protest banner …

Marvel has released a new trailer for Captain America: Brave New World at the D23 fan event in Brazil, introducing fans to the latest chapter in the Captain America series. The trailer, unveiled on Saturday, November 9, showcases Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, who faces a range of threats, including the Red Hulk. Mackie and Danny …

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a much-needed 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, ending a two-game winless streak for the La Liga champions. Following surprising losses to Barcelona and AC Milan, marking their first consecutive home defeats in over three years, Real Madrid encountered early setbacks when forward Rodrygo and defender Eder Militao left the …

Coco Gauff achieved a major milestone by becoming the youngest WTA Finals champion in 20 years, securing a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) win against Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in Riyadh on Saturday. The 20-year-old American rallied from a set and a break down, recovering twice from a deficit in the final set to clinch victory after three hours …

Scientists have devised an ambitious strategy to prevent the melting of major Antarctic glaciers, aiming to avert potential catastrophic flooding along the US East Coast. Their proposal suggests installing a vast underwater barrier to thicken artificial glaciers with seawater or cool the bedrock beneath them, blocking warm waters from reaching the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the “Doomsday Glacier.” The …