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Another former James Bond actor has expressed his support for Aaron Taylor-Johnson potentially taking on the role of the next 007 spy, and this time it’s none other than Pierce Brosnan. During a radio show interview, Pierce Brosnan shared his thoughts on the rumors surrounding Aaron’s candidacy for the next James Bond, stating, “I think the man has the chops …

Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison term for former Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales following an incident where he kissed World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent. The disgraced ex-federation chief is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion stemming from the unwanted kiss during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20, 2023. …

Carlos Alcaraz, the Indian Wells champion, continued his quest for a Sunshine Double by securing a spot in the Miami Open quarter-finals for the third consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday. The Spanish player showcased his dominance, needing less than 90 minutes to defeat the 23rd-seeded Italian. Alcaraz displayed his prowess with powerful forehands …

U.S. and Israeli intelligence services are currently attempting to penetrate the Lebanese Jamaa Islamiya group, particularly its Fajr Forces, due to its strong ties with the Hamas Movement and its burgeoning relationship with Hezbollah, according to well-informed sources. These sources disclosed to al-Akhbar newspaper that the primary goal behind the close surveillance of Jamaa Islamiya leaders linked to the military …

Amid discussions at the U.N. Security Council advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and recent disagreements between the U.S. and Israel, concerns have been raised within American circles regarding Israel’s alleged plans to create uninhabitable zones in parts of Lebanon, similar to what has occurred in the Gaza Strip, as reported by a media outlet. The United States is taking …

The media relations department of Hezbollah on Wednesday refuted reports claiming that Hezbollah militants had attempted to launch rockets at Israel from the southern Lebanese town of Rmeish as “false and baseless.” The department specifically denied any attempts to fire rockets from within Rmeish, near its school, or from the area surrounding the town. Labeling these allegations as completely unfounded, …

Overnight, Israel intensified its bombardment on the southern part of the Gaza Strip, ignoring global calls for an immediate halt to the hostilities in the area, which is on the brink of a famine. The siege on Gaza has left it in dire need of humanitarian aid. Despite Hamas’s plea to halt them, the United States has stated its continuation …

On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched numerous rockets towards northern Israel, resulting in the death of one civilian, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that led to significant casualties. Emergency responders in the Israeli border town of Kiryat Shmona discovered a 25-year-old man deceased within a building struck by the attack, as reported by Magen David Adom, the emergency service. The …