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Meta announced on Friday that it will lift the restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the upcoming Republican National Convention. The decision aims to ensure that Trump, the expected Republican nominee for president, has the same platform access as Democratic President Joe Biden. Meta stated, “In considering our duty to facilitate political expression, we …

NASA has issued a warning after spotting a 100-foot asteroid named 2024 NB2, set to make a very close flyby of Earth on Saturday (July 13). This airplane-sized asteroid is traveling at a remarkable speed of 47,921 kilometers per hour. Despite its proximity to Earth, scientists believe it does not pose an immediate threat to the planet. Astronomers first detected …

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic showcased his best tennis on Friday, defeating Italy’s 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 to reach his 10th Wimbledon final. He will face reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s final. This Sunday’s showdown will be the first time since 2014-15 that the same two players contest the Wimbledon final …

Novak Djokovic seeks redemption as he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles final, a rematch of last year’s showdown. The eagerly anticipated match will take place on Sunday, July 14, with Djokovic aiming for a historic 25th Grand Slam title, while Alcaraz looks to defend his championship. Here are all the details you need for the Carlos Alcaraz …

Argentina has the opportunity to further cement its global football dominance on Sunday, July 14, as they face Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final. As the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, Argentina could claim their third consecutive international title in what might be captain Lionel Messi’s final Copa America appearance. With both teams set to showcase their prowess, here …

On Saturday, July 13, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic won her first Wimbledon women’s singles title, defeating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the final. Krejčíková, who had previously overcome former champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals, triumphed over Paolini with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, securing her second Grand Slam title following her French Open singles victory in 2021. …

A Dutch court on Friday dismissed a claim by human rights groups accusing the Netherlands of circumventing a court order to stop sending F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, potentially for use in Gaza. The Hague District Court determined that Oxfam Novib, Pax Nederland, and The Rights Forum did not provide sufficient evidence that the Dutch government was defying the …

Dozens of bodies collected from a western neighborhood in Gaza City were delivered to Al-Ahli Hospital on Friday morning. Palestinian emergency workers reported continuing to recover the dead from the devastated streets and buildings of the area. Fadel Naem, the hospital’s director, informed The Associated Press that both deceased and wounded individuals had been brought in from the Tal al-Hawa …