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As the football world buzzes with the anticipation of filling three prestigious coaching vacancies this summer, Unai Emery has chosen to renew his commitment to Aston Villa, extending his contract through 2027. This decision comes amidst potential openings at powerhouses like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. Recently, other notable coaching prospects, including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann, solidified their positions …

Arsenal delivered a historic performance against Chelsea, securing their largest ever victory over their London rivals with a 5-0 thrashing on Tuesday, which reinforced their position at the top of the Premier League. Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea player, scored twice, contributing significantly to the victory. Ben White also netted two goals in the second half as Chelsea’s defense crumbled, …

Megan Thee Stallion is facing a lawsuit from a former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, who has accused her and her team of creating a hostile work environment. Filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the lawsuit implicates Megan Pete (Megan Thee Stallion’s legal name), her entertainment company, her touring entity, and Roc Nation. Garcia, who started working with Megan in July …

Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo believe they have located the site where Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire, died. Their discovery was made at Somma Vesuviana, close to Naples, Italy, where historical records suggest Augustus passed away in 14 AD. The site in question is thought to be the Villa of Augustus, a luxurious first-century …

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserted on Wednesday that the Israeli military has successfully eliminated half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon. These statements came after Gallant’s visit to the Israeli army’s Northern Command in Safad, where he conducted an assessment with top officers. Gallant, in a video statement, highlighted the ongoing offensive actions by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) …

According to al-Joumhouria newspaper, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné is scheduled to visit Beirut on Sunday to discuss the ongoing support for the Lebanese Army. During his trip, Séjourné is expected to hold meetings with Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and possibly Army chief General Joseph Aoun. Following his visit to …

Argentina has requested Interpol to arrest Iran’s interior minister, Ahmad Vahidi, in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that resulted in the deaths of 85 people, according to the foreign ministry. Vahidi, who is currently part of an Iranian delegation visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is the subject of a red alert issued …

Hezbollah declared launching new rocket volleys across the border on Wednesday following an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the deaths of two civilians. Simultaneously, the Israeli military reported targeting 40 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, conducting 14 airstrikes near Aita al-Shaab and Ramia. According to the Israeli army’s statement, they struck approximately 40 Hezbollah “terror targets,” including weapon storage facilities …