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Hezbollah launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel from Lebanon on Saturday in response to an Israeli airstrike that reportedly killed two civilians in southern Lebanon. The ongoing exchanges of fire have been frequent since early October, escalating tensions along the border. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that their airstrike targeted two members of Hezbollah. In retaliation, Hezbollah …

Global leaders expressed dismay and condemnation following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, which resulted in the wounding of Trump and others, including a fatal injury to a bystander. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared herself “deeply shocked” by the violence, underscoring that political violence has no place in democratic societies. …

Novak Djokovic is drawing inspiration from the chance to make tennis history as he prepares to face Carlos Alcaraz for the Wimbledon title. A victory would mark his eighth Wimbledon win and an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam, surpassing the current record he holds with Margaret Court. Just over a month after knee surgery, the 37-year-old Djokovic could become the oldest …

Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his hopes for a peaceful Copa America final following recent disturbances involving fans and players during the semifinal match between Colombia and Uruguay. In that incident, following Colombia’s 1-0 win in Charlotte, North Carolina, Uruguay’s players ended up in a physical altercation with Colombian fans in the stands. Looking ahead to the upcoming final where …

Alec Baldwin has been cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, as announced by a New Mexico judge on Friday. Shortly after his exoneration, Baldwin expressed his gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging the overwhelming support he received during this challenging period. In his post, accompanied by a …

A shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally has sparked widespread concern and condemnation as authorities launch an investigation into the incident. Here’s what we know so far: Incident Details The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman fired multiple shots from an “elevated position” outside the rally before being killed by Secret Service personnel. …

Authorities have identified the gunman and provided details about the casualties from the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania. Here’s the latest information: The Gunman The FBI has identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles south of the rally location. He was killed at the …

The FBI has classified the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday night as an attempted assassination. “This evening, we experienced what we are calling an assassination attempt on our former President Donald Trump. It is still an active crime scene,” stated Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, during a news …