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Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral on Wednesday for the country’s late president, foreign minister, and others who died in a helicopter crash. Tens of thousands followed the procession of their caskets through Tehran. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led the service at Tehran University, with the caskets draped in Iranian flags and bearing their pictures. On President Ebrahim Raisi’s coffin, …

Norway, Spain, and Ireland will officially recognize Palestine as a state starting May 28, announced Prime Ministers Jonas Gahr Store, Pedro Sanchez, and Simon Harris on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Israeli government. “Next Tuesday, May 28, Spain’s cabinet will approve the recognition of the Palestinian state,” Sanchez stated, criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies in the Gaza Strip …

Cagliari and Fiorentina are set to clash at Unipol Domus in the opening match of Serie A’s 38th round. With Cagliari already assured of their place in Serie A next season, they have little at stake in this final game. Matteo Prati, who scored as a substitute in their victory over Sassuolo, is expected to return to the starting lineup. …

Girona will host Granada at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi in their season finale. The Catalan team recently defeated Valencia 3-1 in their last league match, securing third place in the standings. Having qualified for the Champions League, Girona aims to cap off a successful season with a win. Key player Artem Dovbyk, who has scored 21 goals in La Liga …

Estadio El Sadar will host the Saturday match between Osasuna and Villarreal, marking the season’s final game. Osasuna aims to build on their impressive 4-1 victory over Atletico Madrid and will likely adopt another offensive strategy against the Yellow Submarine. Key player Raul Garcia, who scored twice against Atletico, will be one to watch, though Enrique Baja remains out due …

Stadio Luigi Ferraris will host the Saturday match between Genoa and Bologna. Genoa is looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to AS Roma but faces another tough challenge against Thiago Motta’s squad. Players Thorsby, Gudmundsson, and Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky are all vying for a spot in the starting lineup. Junior Messias is unlikely to be risked. Bologna, …

### WI vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis The West Indies are set to host South Africa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in the first of a three-match series. This series holds significant importance for both teams as they seek to build momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. The West Indies, having lost their previous series against Australia, are looking …

Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia Group, has placed a significant order for over 100 new Airbus jets, highlighting the kingdom’s strong push to attract more tourists. The Saudia Group, which includes both the Saudia airline and its low-cost carrier Flyadeal, announced on Monday that it has ordered 105 aircraft from Airbus’s A320neo family. This order consists of 12 A320neos and …