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Manchester United began their Europa League campaign with a lackluster 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Christian Eriksen initially put United ahead with a powerful strike in the first half, but later his mistake led to Sam Lammers scoring the equalizer for Twente in the 68th minute. United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, fielded a strong team …

Sean “Diddy” Combs is the subject of a forthcoming docuseries produced by 50 Cent, which is set to air on Netflix. The series will delve into allegations against Combs including sex trafficking, racketeering, sexual assault, and violent abuse. Currently in production, the series aims to provide a comprehensive look at these serious accusations spanning several decades. 50 Cent, the creative …

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, particularly focusing on the dwarf planet Ceres, might contain the essential building blocks of life. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, has an icy exterior beneath which lie several small subterranean bodies of saltwater. One of Ceres’s largest craters, known …

Mars, once rich with a thick atmosphere and abundant water, has transformed over billions of years into the cold, arid desert it is today, devoid of its once substantial atmosphere. Two geologists from MIT have proposed that the majority of Mars’ lost atmosphere might be concealed within the planet’s clay-rich crust. Their research suggests that Martian clays could contain about …

Colonizing Mars has long been a fantastical vision for human civilization, with scientists exploring the possibility of transforming the Red Planet into a livable habitat. Nonetheless, achieving this dream faces considerable challenges due to Mars’ harsh environmental conditions, which could have profound effects on human physiology. Experts have pointed out the severe difficulties humans would encounter trying to survive on …

Britain has announced it will provide $6.7 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon, aimed at helping civilians affected by ongoing conflicts that have forced thousands to flee their homes. The aid package includes medical supplies, hygiene kits, and fuel, with the distribution of these resources to be managed by UNICEF. This support is intended to assist aid workers in addressing …

On Wednesday, the United States, France, and other allies called for an urgent 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. This appeal, crafted during discussions at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, aims to halt the recent violence that has claimed over 600 lives in Lebanon. The joint statement described the ongoing conflict as intolerable and warned of the risk …

On Thursday, the Israeli military reported conducting airstrikes on approximately 75 Hezbollah-associated sites in Lebanon throughout the night. These targets included the group’s ammunition storage facilities and rocket launchers, as well as various other militant resources located in the Bekaa region and southern Lebanon. Simultaneously, Israel detected 45 projectiles launched from Lebanon, with some being intercepted by Israeli defenses and …