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All eyes will be on Deutsche Bank Park when Denmark faces off against England in the Group C derby. Denmark had a lackluster performance in their 1-1 draw with Slovenia and now face a challenging match against the formidable Three Lions. Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand is one yellow card away from suspension, but Kasper Hjumland’s squad has no new …

Serbia aims to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to England as they face Slovenia in their second group match. Despite the loss, the Eagles put in a strong performance in their opener, making them the favorites to beat Slovenia at Allianz Arena. Due to injury, Filip Kostic is expected to miss the game, with Filip Mladenovic likely to replace …

Prices for new homes in China experienced their most significant decline in nearly a decade last month, indicating that Beijing’s ambitious real estate rescue efforts have not yet succeeded in stimulating demand. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday revealed that prices in 70 major cities fell by 0.7% in May compared to April. This represents the …

A lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s company X against the nonprofit watchdog group Media Matters has been scheduled for trial in April 2025, as per a court filing. The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an order on Thursday, setting the date for the trial. This case revolves around Media Matters’ research, which highlighted antisemitic and …

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have achieved a significant breakthrough by genetically modifying a plant related to tobacco to produce nutrients found in human breast milk. This advancement has the potential to transform infant formula by providing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are crucial for promoting healthy gut bacteria and enhancing the immune system in infants. Currently, infant …

Romania secured their first major international tournament victory in 24 years on Monday (June 17) by defeating Ukraine 3-0 at Euro 2024, aided by two mistakes from Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Romania’s captain, Nicolae Stanciu, scored a spectacular long-range goal in the first half, giving Romania, supported by the majority of the Munich crowd, an early lead in their Group …

Belgium and Slovakia are gearing up for their opening match in Group E of Euro 2024, scheduled for Monday, June 17. Led by Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium is entering the tournament with high hopes of dominating a relatively weaker Group E. Slovakia, on the other hand, is making their third consecutive appearance at the European Football Championship finals. Belgium’s recent …

Relative calm prevailed in southern Lebanon on Sunday and Monday as Hezbollah appeared to pause its cross-border attacks on Israel for the Eid al-Adha holiday. On Monday, an Israeli airstrike hit a car on the outskirts of Shehabiyeh in the Tyre district, resulting in the death of Mohammad Mustafa Ayoub, as reported by the National News Agency. Earlier that day, …