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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emphasized that Trent Alexander-Arnold should be included in the club’s upcoming Premier League title celebrations, despite voicing disappointment over the defender’s training performances earlier in the season. His remarks come as the club prepares to receive the league trophy this Sunday following their final match of the campaign against Crystal Palace. Alexander-Arnold, who confirmed his …

OpenAI has taken a significant step toward reshaping the future of consumer technology by acquiring io, a hardware design startup co-founded by former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive. Valued at approximately $6.5 billion, the all-equity transaction marks the company’s largest acquisition to date and formalizes its transition into the consumer hardware space. The deal was officially announced on May …

Despite posting one of its strongest financial quarters to date, Microsoft has initiated a major global workforce reduction affecting more than 6,000 employees, or approximately 3% of its total headcount. The layoffs come in the wake of the company’s $70.1 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.8 billion in net profit, underscoring a broader shift in strategic priorities tied to artificial …

An Israeli security official has indicated that Israel is intensifying its operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, asserting that these actions are continuing with the backing of the United States. The official’s comments were made in an interview with Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath television, as tensions in the region remain high following recent military activity. The source stated that Hezbollah is attempting to …

With local elections scheduled for Saturday in southern Lebanon, differing accounts have surfaced regarding the scope of U.S. assurances to Beirut concerning Israel’s potential military actions during the vote. While some sources suggest that full security guarantees have been secured, others indicate that such assurances may be more limited in scope. On Thursday evening, Lebanon-based LBCI television reported that Lebanese …

A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

Craven Cottage will host a key fixture on the final day of the 2024–25 Premier League season, as Fulham welcome Manchester City on Sunday, 25 May, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00. Fulham, currently 10th with 54 points, aim to finish in the top half, while City, sitting in third place with 68 points, look to secure a strong end to …

The 2024–25 Premier League season concludes this Sunday, 25 May, with a high-stakes encounter between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at the City Ground. Kickoff for Matchday 38 is set for 16:00, and both teams have major objectives still in play. Chelsea currently sit fourth with 66 points and will be looking to lock in a Champions League berth. Forest, just …