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Everton FC has been penalized with a two-point deduction for failing to comply with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which has resulted in the team moving perilously close to the relegation zone. This penalty marks the second time this season that Everton has faced a deduction, with an earlier 10-point penalty being reduced to six points upon …

For the second consecutive week, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” dominated the box office, outshining two new releases according to Sunday’s studio estimates. Following its impressive $80 million debut the previous weekend, the clash between the iconic monsters garnered $31.7 million in its second outing, marking a 60% decrease from its opening weekend. Directed by Adam Wingard and produced …

Optimism surrounding a prompt resolution in Cairo discussions for a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage release agreement dampened on Monday, despite initial reports of “significant progress” by Egyptian media. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted into its seventh month, with Israel facing mounting global pressure to negotiate a ceasefire, encouraged by the United States, its main ally and …

Hezbollah and the Amal Movement are showing a cooperative and flexible attitude towards the efforts of U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein, who is working to foster a political climate conducive to the enactment of Resolution 1701, according to a source familiar with both groups. The source, speaking to the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, revealed that negotiations are being led by Speaker Nabih …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has characterized the recent surge in Israeli military actions against Lebanon as an attempt to provoke “an all-out war.” In a conversation with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, Berri emphasized Lebanon’s commitment to not being coerced into such a conflict, despite the intensification of Israeli aggression, particularly notable in the last two days. Berri stressed that Lebanon would …

On Monday, the Lebanese army detained two Syrians linked to the abduction of the Lebanese Force’s official from Jbeil, Pascal Sleiman, and is currently searching for a third Syrian suspect. The military is actively trying to locate and rescue Sleiman. Reports suggest that he is safe, possibly held in Syria or near its border, with an intelligence unit from Akkar …

The Israeli military announced that during an air raid in Lebanon, they targeted and killed a commander from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Forces, named Ali Ahmed Hussein. This operation occurred in the Sultaniyeh area of southern Lebanon, amid escalating tensions and violence across the border. Israel accuses Hussein of launching attacks against it in recent months. The strike also resulted in …

Oliver Dowden, Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, made it clear that the UK would halt arms sales to Israel if it’s determined that Israel has violated international law in Gaza. This declaration comes amidst calls for the UK government to reveal the legal guidance it has received regarding ongoing military sales to Israel. During an interview on the BBC’s “Sunday With …