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A car bomb in Damascus on Saturday killed a Syrian officer affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, as reported by a war monitor. State media confirmed one fatality without naming the individual. Despite over 12 years of civil war, bombings targeting military and civilian vehicles still occur sporadically in the Syrian capital. According to Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian …

The armed wing of Hamas claimed on Saturday that it had captured at least one Israeli soldier during an ambush in the Gaza Strip, a claim that Israel denied. According to Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas targeted Israeli forces in a tunnel within the Jabalia camp, resulting in all the soldiers being “killed, wounded, or taken …

Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza on Sunday, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts towards achieving a truce and a deal for hostage releases. The air strikes and artillery shelling targeted various regions across Gaza, including the northern, central, and southern areas, in a conflict that has lasted more than seven months since Hamas’s attack on October 7. The fighting has concentrated …

Serie A survival will be on the line when Frosinone and Udinese face off at Stadio Benito Stirpe on the final day of the season. Frosinone, needing just one point to avoid relegation to Serie B, are expected to take a cautious approach in Sunday’s match. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco is likely to stick with the same lineup that secured …

After a 1-1 draw with newly-promoted champions Inter, Lazio will look to end the season on a high note as they face Sassuolo on Matchday 38. Although the Biancocelesti missed out on a Champions League spot, they will compete in the Europa League next season. Luis Alberto and Felipe Anderson are expected to start, while Nicolo Casale will miss the …

Albacete will be looking to ensure their survival in La Liga 2 as they face fellow relegation contenders Mirandes in the second-to-last game of the season. El Queso Mecanico have shown strong form recently, winning five of their last six league matches and drawing with Villarreal B. With no new injury concerns, the hosts are expected to secure points from …

Levante will be looking to edge closer to automatic promotion as they face Alcorcon at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Matchday 41. Los Levantinos are currently four points behind the playoff spots, making this a crucial must-win match. Therefore, they are expected to come out strong against los Alfareros. Fabricio is likely to be included in the starting lineup, while …

After missing out on the Jupiler League title, Anderlecht will be looking to secure a top-two finish as they face Antwerp in a crucial match. The capital club is likely feeling deflated after their 1-0 defeat to Club Brugge, which makes an away win seem unlikely. Veteran midfielder Thomas Delaney returns from suspension, but Majeed Ashimeru, Jan Vertonghen, and Thorgan …