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Doctor Who enthusiasts received a delightful Easter surprise with the release of an exciting new trailer, the announcement of a fresh guest star joining the series, and the revelation of all episode titles for the upcoming season. Scheduled to debut in May, the forthcoming season introduces Ncuti Gatwa, famed for his role in Sex Education, as the fifteenth Doctor. Alongside …

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire thundered past box office predictions, earning a hefty $80 million in its opening weekend across 3,861 screens in North America, as reported by studio estimates on Sunday. This team-up of titans, a collaboration between Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures featuring stars Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry, secured the second-highest opening of the year, …

In the vibrant world of La Liga, the 2023/2024 season has showcased a tapestry of talent that continues to elevate Spain’s Primera División to the pinnacle of global football. The players who have risen to the top of their game not only exemplify technical prowess but also an unwavering commitment to excellence, setting new benchmarks in one of the most …

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a key Hezbollah missile unit commander, amid ongoing exchanges of fire across the Lebanon-Israel border that have persisted for several months. The Israeli Defense Forces targeted and hit a vehicle in Kounine, Lebanon, where Ismail al-Zein, a significant figure within Hezbollah’s Anti-Tank Missile Unit of the Radwan Forces, was …

On Monday, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on approximately ten targets in Rashaya al-Fukhar, a southern town associated with Hezbollah. The strikes targeted a variety of sites, including a military storage facility, launch pads, and other key pieces of infrastructure. This action followed Hezbollah’s declaration of eight assaults on Israeli military positions the day prior, amidst claims by Israel of …

Monday marked a pivotal moment for Turkey, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the opposition, challenging his 20 years of leadership, made significant gains in municipal elections across Istanbul and other key cities. Preliminary results indicate that the Republican People’s Party (CHP) managed to secure victories in major cities and Anatolian provinces, areas previously dominated by Erdogan’s AKP party. …

The United States and Israel were set to conduct an online meeting on Monday to discuss the intended military operation in Gaza’s Rafah, according to an Israeli source. This virtual gathering comes one week following Israel’s decision to cancel a planned trip by its delegation to Washington. “The meeting will take place today via the internet. There’s also a possibility …

Israeli forces have completed a comprehensive two-week military operation at Gaza’s largest hospital complex, Al-Shifa, withdrawing and leaving extensive damage and numerous casualties in their wake. The Israeli military announced that the operation targeted Palestinian militants within the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, claiming the lives of at least 200 combatants and uncovering significant caches of weapons, explosives, and funds. …