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In response to criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, which accused him of failing to condemn a Hezbollah drone attack on the prime minister’s residence in Caesarea due to “petty politics,” Benny Gantz’s National Unity party issued a firm rebuttal. The party urged Netanyahu to “stop focusing on press releases and embarrassing videos.” “At a time when hundreds …

Aston Villa has been one of the surprise teams in this new Champions League format, quickly proving they belong at this level after the first two matchdays. The Villans kicked off their campaign in style, thrashing Young Boys 3-0 before securing an impressive 1-0 victory over European powerhouse Bayern Munich. Currently sitting 6th in their Champions League group, the Birmingham-based …

Juventus, back in the Champions League this season, aims to make a significant impact and progress to the next stage. Their first two matches have been promising, securing a 3-1 win over PSV and pulling off a dramatic 3-2 victory against Leipzig on the road. This summer saw a new era begin for Juventus with the departure of Massimiliano Allegri …

Real Madrid recently suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against LOSC Lille, marking their first loss of the season across all competitions and only their third in over a year. In this match, the Merengue, donning their iconic white kit, failed to find their rhythm, reinforcing concerns about their shaky start to the season. Despite having a star-studded squad, including Kylian …

Paris Saint-Germain visited Emirates Stadium on matchday two, hoping to build on their 1-0 victory over Girona in their opening game. However, things didn’t go as planned, as PSG suffered a late 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, with goalkeeper Donnarumma making two costly mistakes. Throughout the match, the Parisians appeared inferior to their London opponents and were never quite able to …

AC Milan find themselves in a troubling position in the Champions League, having suffered defeats in their first two group stage matches—first a 1-3 loss at home against Liverpool, followed by a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on matchday two. With no points on the board, the Rossoneri are under pressure to secure a victory in their next game to …

Beitar Jerusalem’s recent performances away from home have been disappointing, with the team suffering nine losses in their last 13 away games in League One. In contrast, promotion-chasing Maccabi Haifa seems to have regained form, winning two of their last three matches, including their recent games at this level. Maccabi Haifa has experienced just one draw in their last 17 …

The much-anticipated *Smile 2*, directed by Parker Finn, has finally hit theaters, and fans are already curious about whether a third installment of the popular horror franchise is in the works. Addressing this frequently asked question, Finn hinted at the possibility of a third film in a conversation with *The Hollywood Reporter*, saying that “the sky’s the limit.” “There are …