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The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it carried out an airstrike which resulted in the deaths of 15 Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. According to the military’s statement, the airstrike targeted the Bint Jbeil municipality building, where Hezbollah militants were active and where a significant cache of Hezbollah weapons was stored. The statement confirmed that about 15 Hezbollah members were …

The European Union announced on Thursday that it is providing an additional 30 million euros ($33 million) in humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, “Today, we are stepping up our humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon. Our new funding will ensure civilians receive much-needed assistance during …

Empoli has been facing significant challenges in their Serie A away games, enduring a dismal streak of ten consecutive losses and gathering only one point from the last 36 available. In stark contrast, Lazio has had a strong record at home, winning ten and drawing four out of their last 13 matches in Serie A, suggesting a considerable disparity in …

Fiorentina’s home ground has not been the stronghold it once was, with the team experiencing four losses in their last five top-tier home games. Adding to the challenge, they are set to face a formidable AC Milan side that has been performing exceptionally well against Serie A opponents. After a goalless draw in their last encounter earlier this year, AC …

Real Sociedad is entering this match in a significant slump, having lost 11 of their last 15 matches in LaLiga. On the other hand, Atlético Madrid, despite not being at their best this season, have managed to secure eight victories in their last 11 league games. Typically, matches at Real Sociedad’s home ground aren’t very high-scoring, with 15 out of …

Inter Milan has been exceptionally strong at home, winning six of their last eight matches, and they have a solid track record against Torino, remaining unbeaten in their last seven top-flight games and winning three of the last four. In contrast, Torino has struggled away from home in Serie A, managing just three victories in their last 20 away games. …

Villarreal has been struggling significantly in their LaLiga away games, managing to scrape together only one point from a possible 18 and failing to score in five of those matches. In stark contrast, Real Madrid has been thriving at home, securing seven wins out of their last ten top-flight home games and gathering seven points from their last four matches, …

Early in Todd Philips’ new film “Joker: Folie à Deux,” a poignant scene at a courtroom captures the essence of the movie perfectly. Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as the Joker, Arthur Fleck, who anxiously awaits Harley Quinn’s (Lady Gaga) entrance as he stands trial for multiple murders, including a televised killing of a famous talk show host. When Harley …