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Arsenal heads to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for a Premier League showdown with Chelsea. Chelsea Current Form: D-L-W-W-L-D Chelsea comes into this game after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in their latest Premier League match. Chelsea held 53% possession, with 12 shots and 3 on target, as Moisés Caicedo scored in the 74th minute. Manchester United had 11 attempts, …

Denzel Washington is more than just an actor; he’s a commanding force on screen. With his magnetic presence and intense energy, Washington captivates audiences effortlessly. In Gladiator II, he takes on the role of Macrinus, a powerful mogul whose ambition is felt in every scene. Known for his ability to embody complex heroes, villains, and morally ambiguous characters, Washington once …

Following Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US Presidential election, protests erupted in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago. In Philadelphia, Sky News reported that protesters expressed concerns about issues such as women’s reproductive rights, trans rights, and gun legislation. One protester, holding a sign reading “Fascism – Not Welcome in Philly,” shared fears over the election outcome, …

A recent study by researchers from the University of York suggests that one of Egypt’s most famous artifacts, the death mask of King Tutankhamun, might not have originally been intended for the young pharaoh. According to the team, the mask may have been crafted for a high-ranking woman, likely Tutankhamun’s stepmother, whose remains have yet to be found. Researchers propose …

Japan has developed an innovative wooden satellite called LingoSat, launched to explore how timber might reduce space debris. Created by researchers at Kyoto University, this satellite is designed to fully burn up upon re-entering the atmosphere, potentially avoiding the creation of metal fragments in space. Weighing only 900 grams, LingoSat was recently launched aboard a SpaceX mission. The Japan Aerospace …

Archaeologists have made an extraordinary find: a 4,000-year-old burial chamber belonging to an Egyptian priestess named Idy. This unique tomb, discovered in Asyut, about 200 miles south of Cairo, features an unusual “coffin within a coffin” design. Idy is believed to have been the daughter of Djefai-Hapi I, a powerful governor who ruled around 1800 BC. In a statement on …

The Israeli military reported that around 120 projectiles were launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon into Israel on Wednesday. An AFP journalist noted hearing interceptions over Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial center. The military confirmed that “approximately 120 projectiles fired by Hezbollah crossed from Lebanon into Israel today,” following the activation of sirens across northern and central parts of Israel.

Health Minister Firass Abiad informed AFP on Wednesday that over 2,600 individuals, predominantly civilians, have lost their lives due to the intensified Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon over the past month. Abiad reported that since September 23, more than 2,600 people have died in the strikes, with the majority of casualties being civilians.