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France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, are reportedly considering awarding Robert Lewandowski the prestigious trophy he missed out on in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Polish striker, who was then playing for Bayern Munich, was the leading candidate for the award during the 2020 season. However, the pandemic led to the cancellation of several competitions, and …

German scientists have uncovered a fossil of a six-armed brittle star, preserved while it was in the midst of regeneration. This unique find was made in 2018 in a limestone deposit in southern Germany, an area that was once a deep lagoon rich with coral meadows and sponge beds. Today, this site is a treasure trove of fossils, including shark …

The governments of eight European Union member states announced on Friday that the situation in Syria should be reassessed to facilitate the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their homeland. In a joint statement, officials from Austria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Poland called for a re-evaluation to find “more effective ways of handling” Syrian refugees …

On Friday, Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in southern Lebanon, well beyond the border, amid escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. The strikes hit the southern villages of al-Najjarieh and al-Addousiyeh in the Sidon district, near al-Ghaziyeh, resulting in at least one reported death and several injuries. According to the National News Agency (NNA), “Israeli strikes targeted Najjariyeh and Addousiyeh,” two …

On Friday, Israel will address charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after South Africa requested the court to mandate a ceasefire in Gaza. This marks the third hearing the ICJ has conducted regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict since South Africa initiated proceedings in December at the court in The Hague. On Thursday, South Africa argued that the …

On Friday, trucks carrying much-needed aid for the Gaza Strip began crossing a new U.S.-constructed floating pier into the besieged area. This marks the first time aid has entered through this route as Israeli restrictions on border crossings and intense fighting have hindered the delivery of food and other supplies. This initial shipment is part of an operation that U.S. …

The House took a stand against President Joe Biden on Thursday by passing a bill to force the delivery of bombs to Israel, highlighting divisions among Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war. In an effort to discourage Israel’s offensive in Rafah, Gaza, the Biden administration recently paused a shipment of 3,500 bombs, some weighing up to 2,000 pounds. This move outraged …

Eintracht Frankfurt and Leipzig are set to clash at Deutsche Bank Park in what promises to be an intriguing Bundesliga match. Frankfurt, just one point away from securing their spot in the Europa League, is expected to take a cautious approach in this crucial game. However, they will be missing several players due to injuries, including Eric Ebimbe, Donny van …