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‘Only Hamas can defend us’: Israeli raids and Fatah failures boost support in West Bank
Settler attacks and arrests of Hamas supporters create climate of fear and distrust in ruling Fatah party. Shuffling around his family home in the hills around Ramallah, Khalil was nervous after his release from prison the day before. His mother ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Chelsea top Bournemouth to clinch European place
A magnificent lobbed goal by Moises Caicedo and a twisting effort from Raheem Sterling earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Max Verstappen clinched Imola, but it was too close for comfort
Lando Norris pushed Imola winner Verstappen to the very end, setting up a thrilling finish.ESPN - Sports -
WNBA investigating Vegas tourism deal with Aces
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced a deal Friday to provide a $100,000 annual sponsorship to each Aces player the next two seasons, but it is in under investigation by the WNBA, a league spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on ...ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
Boxing hadn't had an undisputed heavyweight king since 2000.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Manchester City clinches an unprecedented fourth-consecutive Premier League soccer title
The latest news and live updates as Arsenal and Manchester City go after the Premier League title on Championship Sunday in the final games of the season.NBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Man City clinch historic 4th straight PL title
Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top flight title with a 3-1 home victory over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
Las Vegas tourism arm announces $100,000 sponsorship for every Aces player
That's more than some of the Aces players' salaries.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
WNBA investigating $100,000 annual sponsorships for Las Vegas Aces players
The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club.CBS News - Top stories - WNBA -
S. Carolina to open title defense vs. U-M in Vegas
Defending national champion South Carolina will take on Michigan at the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Nov. 4 to tip off the season.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
'They beat our ass': Wolves' rout of champs sets up a monster Game 7
After a resilient Game 6, the NBA's marquee series is headed for what could be an instant classic between Minnesota and the champs.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Timberwolves oust reigning champs; Pacers knock off depleted Knicks; Xander Schauffele earns first major
Minnesota sent Denver home in a thrilling Game 7 after Indiana beat New YorkCBS Sports - Sports -
Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
Denver coach Michael Malone first broached the subject with his team in training camp, reminding them no NBA champion had won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2018ABC News - Sports - NBA -
Elizabeth Warren Defends Embattled FDIC Chairman
Sen. Warren defended the tenure of beleaguered FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg, saying Republicans wanted him to resign to have more control over the regulation of banks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boebert heckled in New York while defending Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was heckled outside the Manhattan courthouse Thursday where she was attempting to defend former President Trump at his criminal hush money trial. As Boebert and several other Republicans broke away from a makeshift ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Soriano's career-long start and Pillar's pinch hit get Angels a series-clinching 4-1 win at Texas
Angels right-hander José Soriano limited the Texas Rangers to one run while throwing a career-high 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 series-clinching winABC News - Sports -
Xi Jinping Embracing Vladimir Putin in Defiance of the West
Western leaders looking for signs that the Chinese leader used his influence on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war in Ukraine are likely to be disappointed.The New York Times - World - China -
Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.BBC News - Top stories -
West Ham set to appoint Lopetegui to replace Moyes
West Ham are set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week and the Spaniard will succeed David Moyes.BBC News - Top stories -
How China Is Beating the West in the Minerals War
Despite years of efforts by the West to make a dent, Chinese mining companies are becoming more dominant, not less.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the '90s, is closing
The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors this summer, the end of an era for a property credited with helping transform Sin City into an ultra-luxury resort destination.NBC News - Top stories -
Vegas tourism authority sponsoring each Aces player for $100K in 2024 and 2025; WNBA investigating.
Vegas tourism authority sponsoring each Aces player for $100K in 2024 and 2025.ABC News - Top stories -
UFC Vegas 92: Piera Rodríguez DQ'd for multiple illegal headbutts vs. Ariane Carnelossi
Rodríguez was warned by the ref to watch her head. She responded by headbutting her opponent even harder.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
WNBA investigating Aces' $100,000 per player sponsorship deal with Las Vegas' tourism authority
The agreement will see each Aces player earn $100,000 for this season and 2025CBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to honor the law enforcement officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, pressing the Speaker to dedicate a spot in the ...The Hill - Politics -
UN defends Gaza casualty tally amid Israeli anger
A recent drop in UN estimates of killed Palestinian women and children brought Israeli criticism.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Water company boss defends multi-million pay packet
The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims
Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive. Israel on Friday attacked South Africa’s case against it in the international court of justice as an “obscene exploitation” ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
To Be Trump’s Running Mate, Defend Him, but Don’t Steal the Show
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Vanguard defends dominance of US equities in EU-domiciled funds
Response follows warnings of ‘unintended consequences’ of passive funds shunning EU corporationsFinancial Times - World -
The Minnesota Timberwolves Are Shocking Everyone but Themselves
A young, confident franchise topples the defending champions in a dramatic comeback. The Dallas Mavericks are next.The Wall Street Journal - World -
West Virginia candidate suffers snake bites removing campaign signs
An unsuccessful candidate for West Virginia secretary of state was hospitalized Wednesday after being bitten by a copperhead snake while removing campaign signs. Doug Skaff, who placed second in the GOP primary for secretary of state in Tuesday’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council. “There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.The New York Times - World -
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.The New York Times - World - China -
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC News - Top stories - China -
West Virginia politician bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
Doug Skaff, a West Virginia politician, is recovering after he was bitten multiple times by copperheads while removing campaign signs. WSAZ's Andrew Colegrove reports.NBC News - Politics -
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Manchester City 3-1 West Ham: City win Premier League – live reaction
Updates from the 4pm BST kick-off at the Etihad StadiumLive scoreboard | Guardiola’s plan to inspire playersArsenal 2-1 Everton – live reaction with Daniel HarrisKeep up to date with the rest of the action with our clockwatch“As a Liverpool fan, ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
The West, or China? Serbia is courting all sides with its lithium business
China is playing a long game, investing in Serbia through the Belt and Road Initiative and exerting its economic influence.The Hill - Politics