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Real Madrid staged an impressive comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior netting a second-half hat-trick. Meanwhile, Aston Villa continued their perfect form, claiming the top spot in the standings. Despite going two goals down in the first half with strikes from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens, Madrid responded strongly in the …

A new lawsuit has been filed against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, naming several well-known celebrities, including Nicki Minaj, Lil’ Kim, and Mary J. Blige. The Texas-based attorney representing multiple accusers is behind the suit. According to The Daily Beast, the lawsuit references Minaj, Kim, and Blige as being present at a 2014 party held at Club Rehab in Las …

Diamonds to the rescue! A surprising potential solution to climate change could involve the very gems known as a girl’s best friend. A team of climatologists, meteorologists, and Earth scientists suggests that, although it might sound strange, diamonds could one day play a role in cooling down the planet. The researchers explored the idea of releasing diamond dust into the …

Astronomers have recently detected the longest radio signal ever observed in space, possibly originating from either a neutron star or a rare type of white dwarf. This signal, with a cycle lasting nearly an hour, has left scientists puzzled. Typically, rotating neutron stars known as pulsars are the source of most radio signals, acting like cosmic lighthouses that spin rapidly. …

After a malfunction involving the plane’s door plug, Boeing’s communications satellite exploded in orbit, resulting in a “total loss” of the device. The satellite, used to serve customers across Africa, Europe, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, was completely destroyed. The satellite’s operator, Intelsat, revealed that their IS-33e satellite became non-operational on Monday, October 21, following an “anomaly” that occurred …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Arab foreign ministers in London on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, according to the State Department. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller informed reporters that Blinken will hold these discussions in the British capital after his Thursday talks in Qatar. This announcement was made as …

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Upon arriving in Beirut on Wednesday, Baerbock emphasized the need to collaborate with partners in the U.S., Europe, and the Arab world to develop a viable diplomatic solution that addresses the security concerns of both Israel and Lebanon. She warned that …

Lebanese state media reported an Israeli drone strike on a street in Tyre on Wednesday, following warnings from the Israeli army for residents to evacuate large areas of the southern city. According to the National News Agency, “an enemy drone targeted” a street in Tyre. AFPTV footage captured thick black smoke rising from the city. Earlier that day, Lebanese civilians …