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Newcastle will not participate in European competitions this season after finishing 7th in the league last year. This outcome was somewhat expected, especially considering their involvement in the Champions League, where they were eliminated in the group stage, often referred to as the “group of death.” Despite this, Newcastle ended the season strongly, with only two losses against Manchester United …

Ipswich Town has made history with back-to-back promotions, finding themselves in the Premier League after just over a year in the third division. Finishing second in the Championship, only one point behind the leaders, Ipswich boasted the best attack in the league with 92 goals. They ended the season strongly, remaining unbeaten in their last five games, including victories over …

The U.S. has approved a significant arms sale to Israel, totaling $20 billion and including a range of military equipment such as fighter jets and advanced missiles, the State Department announced on Tuesday. Congress has been informed about the upcoming sale, which features over 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), 120 mm tank ammunition, high-explosive mortars, …

A recent and noteworthy discovery has been made on the asteroid Psyche, where evidence of hydration has been detected using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The research, led by a team from the Southwest Research Institute, confirmed the presence of hydroxyl molecules on the surface of Psyche, a metallic asteroid. This finding has sparked interest in the asteroid’s …

Premier League CEO Richard Masters has acknowledged that the ongoing legal cases involving Manchester City and other top-flight clubs have led to “uncertainty and frustration” as the new season approaches. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are facing an independent commission’s ruling on 115 charges related to alleged financial breaches. Additionally, Leicester City and Everton are under scrutiny for …

West Ham secured the signing of Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on Tuesday for a reported fee of £15 million ($19 million). The 26-year-old right-back, who has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Hammers, departs Old Trafford after five years, during which he made 190 appearances following his 2019 transfer from Crystal Palace. Wan-Bissaka, who featured in United’s surprising …

The United States and Europe are moving quickly to reduce China’s dominant position in clean energy technologies by increasing subsidies for local manufacturers and raising tariffs on Chinese imports, marking a significant shift toward protectionism. China’s stronghold on clean energy supply chains presents a dilemma for governments striving to green their economies and meet urgent climate goals while also safeguarding …

The U.S. has approved a significant arms sale to Israel, totaling $20 billion and including a range of military equipment such as fighter jets and advanced missiles, the State Department announced on Tuesday. Congress has been informed about the upcoming sale, which features over 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), 120 mm tank ammunition, high-explosive mortars, …