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BF Borgers, the independent accounting firm for Trump Media & Technology Group, has been hit with severe fraud charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which branded the firm a “sham audit mill.” This announcement was made public on Friday. While the SEC’s allegations did not implicate Trump Media, the owner of Truth Social, the firm BF Borgers was …

World number one Iga Swiatek triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Madrid Open final on Saturday, winning 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) in a match that was a rematch of last year’s final. This victory marked Swiatek’s first win at this WTA 1000 claycourt event and added the 20th title to her career while preventing Sabalenka from claiming her third Madrid …

Manchester City’s forward Erling Haaland scored four goals in a spectacular display, leading his team to a decisive 5-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. This victory kept Manchester City in tight contention for their fourth consecutive Premier League title. The triumph came shortly after Arsenal defeated Bournemouth 3-0, bringing the title race to an exhilarating point. Manchester City, with …

Dr. Adnan Al-Bursh, a leading orthopedic surgeon from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, has died while in custody at Israel’s Ofer prison, report Palestinian prisoner advocacy groups. Held since his arrest in December during an Israeli military operation at the Jabalya refugee camp, his death on April 19 has ignited accusations of deliberate persecution of Gaza’s medical personnel. The Palestinian …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense pressure from the most conservative factions within his coalition to reject the current ceasefire proposal. This proposal is part of negotiations facilitated by Egypt and could potentially halt an impending Israeli military operation in Rafah. Hamas is considering an Egyptian-brokered proposal that might allow for the release of up to 33 Israeli …

An Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, has tragically resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals, including an infant and a toddler, overnight into Monday, as reported by medical personnel at Abu Youssef Al Najjar hospital. Following the airstrike, the victims’ bodies were transported to the hospital, where grieving families convened to mourn. Disturbing scenes unfolded in the hospital courtyard, captured …

The United States Central Command has unveiled images of a floating pier currently being constructed by the US military off the coast of Gaza. This structure is intended to facilitate the delivery of essential humanitarian aid to the beleaguered population of Gaza, who are facing severe shortages of food and other necessities. The construction of this temporary dock, which began …

Across northern and central Gaza, people gathered on Wednesday to express their support for students protesting the war in Gaza on U.S. college campuses. In Deir al-Balah, in front of Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital, healthcare workers displayed signs with messages like “United against genocide,” “The killing of children must stop,” and “Keep on fighting for justice.” Dr. Saad Abu Sharban …