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Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has retained her Australian Open women’s singles title with a commanding victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Saturday, January 27. In the final at Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka, who had previously triumphed over Elena Rybakina in the 2023 final, delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Qinwen 6-3, 6-2. This victory marks her second Grand Slam title …

Luka Doncic delivered an astonishing performance in the NBA on Friday, scoring an impressive 73 points, the fourth-highest in NBA history, to propel the Dallas Mavericks to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Slovenian basketball sensation set a new Mavericks record by amassing 41 points in the first half alone, continuing his exceptional form into the second half …

Research utilizing data from NASA’s Perseverance rover has reconfirmed long-held scientific beliefs that Mars was once a planet with warm and wet conditions, potentially supporting microbial life. This conclusion is backed by the discovery of ancient lake sediments on Mars, indicating the presence of a significant body of water, likely in the Jezero Crater. This detailed research was published in …

In a recent statement from the US Department of Defense (DoD), it was revealed that the United States currently lacks the capability to defend itself against a potential alien invasion. This admission is based on an evaluation of the nation’s readiness to address threats from unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), previously known as UFOs. The DoD had previously established the All-domain …

French farmers intensified their protests on Friday, causing major disruptions on key highways across the country. They used their tractors to block and slow traffic, pressing the government to address their demands for easier and more profitable farming practices. The farmers are calling for better prices for their products, reduced bureaucracy, lower operational costs, and protection against low-cost imports. This …

On Wednesday, the United Nations reported that a building in Khan Younis, housing numerous displaced persons, was struck by Israeli tank fire. This incident occurred amidst increased Israeli military actions in southern Gaza, causing many Palestinians to flee the area. CNN obtained footage showing thick smoke emanating from a blaze at the UNRWA Khan Younis Training Center, a UN shelter …

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated tensions throughout the Middle East, raising concerns about a potential clash involving regional and global powers. The hostilities have mainly involved back-and-forth strikes between Iran-supported militias and the United States, Israel, and their allies. However, recent direct involvement by both Iran and the U.S. has intensified fears of this proxy war …

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised concerns about the growing challenges in providing humanitarian aid to parts of Gaza, particularly due to the obstruction of aid at the Kerem Abu Salem/Kerem Shalom border crossing on Thursday and Friday. OCHA reported in a recent statement that on January 25 and 26, Israeli protesters blocked the …