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Aryna Sabalenka delivered a dominant third-set display to eliminate defending champion Iga Swiatek from the French Open on Thursday, securing a place in the final at Roland Garros for the first time. The Belarusian overcame the world number one with a 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 victory, ending Swiatek’s 26-match unbeaten streak at the tournament. Swiatek, who was aiming to become …

The highly awaited trailer for Wicked: For Good has officially been released, offering a glimpse into the continuing story set in the fantastical Land of Oz. As the follow-up to the 2024 hit musical film Wicked, the new installment hints at an emotional and musically rich experience for audiences, reuniting beloved characters while introducing new tensions and challenges. In the …

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed satisfaction over Israel’s reported disapproval of the expected replacement of U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus. Speaking to local newspaper al-Joumhouria, Berri remarked that Israel’s dissatisfaction alone justified his approval of the personnel change. Berri, a longtime political figure and head of the Amal Movement, appeared to invoke the principle …

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released a public safety advisory on Thursday, urging residents of southern Beirut to evacuate areas believed to be near infrastructure linked to Hezbollah. The message, conveyed by Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, identified specific buildings and locations in the city’s southern suburbs as being affiliated with the group, which Israel designates as a terrorist organization. …

On June 4, 2025, the enigmatic shortwave radio signal known as UVB-76, or the “Buzzer,” once again drew global attention after transmitting two obscure codewords: “azotobak” and “osholin” via its usual 4625 kHz frequency. The broadcast coincided with a reported phone conversation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding potential retaliatory actions by Russia against …

Manchester United has officially completed its first transfer of the summer window by securing Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 26-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the deal reportedly valued at $84 million. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 1, through the club’s official social media channels. United had shown …

The British drama Adolescence has surged to the number two spot on Netflix’s all-time list of most-watched English-language series, surpassing Stranger Things Season 4 in total viewership. Released in March, the series has accumulated over 141.2 million views globally within its initial 90-day window, edging past the 140.7 million views recorded by Stranger Things during the same timeframe. This performance …

Director James Gunn has released a fresh series of character posters promoting the upcoming Superman feature, the first theatrical installment in the newly restructured DC Universe (DCU). The images introduce several key figures in the film, including the Man of Steel himself, the superhero canine Krypto, and supporting heroes Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern. These posters mark the beginning …