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The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, expressed that the United States is working tirelessly towards achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon. Speaking to local media, Hochstein emphasized, “We want the entire conflict to come to an end,” in an interview with the Lebanese TV channel LBCI from Washington, adding, “We are working on this non-stop.” Israel has intensified its …

A Sikh charity is providing free meals to those in need as part of its efforts to combat food poverty. Soul Aid, founded by Deepak Singh in 2017, partners with Ramjinder Maan Palvinder Singh, the owner and chef of Kulcha Express in Ilford, to deliver hundreds of free meal boxes throughout Essex. Additionally, they serve meals every Friday at a …

Although Colombia missed out on a fourth consecutive World Championship 2026 title last season, their impressive run of six straight home wins suggests they are once again strong contenders. In contrast, Chile’s recent form on the road has been poor, as they have suffered five consecutive defeats, conceding 14 goals in the process. Colombia’s home matches in the World Championship …

Scotland’s recent home performances have been far from impressive, suffering seven defeats in their last ten top-flight games while conceding a staggering 19 goals during those matches. In contrast, Portugal has been exceeding expectations this season, boasting four wins in nine away matches in a highly competitive league. Scotland’s matches on home soil have often been high-scoring, with over 2.5 …

Bulgaria has struggled significantly in their recent away matches, conceding ten goals across their last four games without picking up a single point. In contrast, Northern Ireland has been in strong form at home, winning 10 of their last 14 matches at this level, and impressively keeping six consecutive clean sheets. During this UEFA Nations League campaign, Northern Ireland has …

As the United States continues to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, several prominent celebrities have stepped up to offer aid. Among those contributing to relief efforts are Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, and Dolly Parton. On Wednesday, Feeding America expressed its gratitude to Taylor Swift for her generous $5 million donation to …

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to stand trial on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering starting on May 5, according to a decision made by a U.S. judge during a hearing on Thursday. Following the hearing, the imprisoned hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family members who were present in the courtroom. During the session, held before U.S. District …

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have examined the exoplanet GJ 9827 d, located in the constellation Pisces, and discovered that its atmosphere is rich in water vapor. This super-Earth, situated about 98 light-years from Earth, was the subject of an international study led by Canadian researchers.   Key findings about GJ 9827 d’s atmosphere The study revealed …