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World attention has been focussed on Gaza since 7 October 2023, where Israel’s two-year onslaught has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians. Israel declared war on the besieged enclave hours after Hamas-led attacks in the south of the country killed an estimated 1,200 people, most of whom were Israeli.  Less attention has been paid to the West Bank, the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967. But much was happening in the months leading up to 7 October, and has continued to happen since then. Attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers, who occupy the West Bank in defiance of international law,…

Arsenal are still exploring various plans to expand and renovate Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.The Gunners began work over a year ago discussing possible ways in which the ground could be updated with next summer set to mark the 20th anniversary of the stadium’s first match.In an exclusive interview with ESPN last July, co-chair Josh Kroenke said: “It would be premature to talk about any plans in depth, but the internal conversations are starting to occur about [the stadium]. It is not an easy renovation, but we see the possibilities of what’s there.”Sources have told ESPN that those conversations…

Sean Dyche would not be interested in becoming Rangers head coach at this time, Sky Sports News understands.The 54-year-old is currently without a job and worked with Ibrox sporting director Kevin Thelwell in his last role at Everton. Rangers are still in the process of drawing up a list of potential successors to Russell Martin, with no clear outstanding candidate so far. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Falkirk and Rangers Martin was sacked on Sunday after having to be escorted out of Falkirk’s ground by police to protect…

Manchester United’s hierarchy are convinced the squad are behind head coach Ruben Amorim after positive conversations between players and club bosses, sources have told ESPN.United eased the pressure on Amorim with a 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.Afterwards, Mason Mount said the dressing room is “100% behind the gaffer” despite the difficult start to the season.Defender Matthijs de Ligt also publicly backed Amorim following the 3-1 defeat at Brentford.Sources have told ESPN that CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have also spoken to members of the squad — including captain Bruno Fernandes and the…

Heavy Israeli shelling was reported across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as the genocide passed its two-year mark, with more than 67,000 Palestinians killed and the besieged enclave left largely in ruins. Air strikes and artillery shelling targeted residential neighbourhoods in Gaza City, while displaced people and aid seekers were struck in Khan Younis. As of 3pm local time, at least eight people had been killed, including three in the so-called “humanitarian zone” of al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, an area where tens of thousands of Palestinians from northern Gaza have been forced to flee. Local news outlets also reported that military…

The Qualcomm Incorporated logo is being displayed at their pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on February 28, 2024. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesQualcomm wants to get closer to robot makers.The company said Tuesday that it’s acquiring Arduino, an electronics maker whose inexpensive programmable circuit boards and computers are common in hardware startups and robotics labs for prototyping.Qualcomm didn’t announce a price for the transaction, but said the Italy-based company would become an independent subsidiary.The deal gives Qualcomm direct access to the tinkerers, hobbyists and companies at the lowest levels of the robotics industry. Arduino…

Fake gold bars piled up in Clermont-Ferrand France on March 25 2025.Romain Costaseca | Afp | Getty ImagesGold prices hit $4,000 for the first time Tuesday as investors seek a safe haven from a weaker dollar, geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and stubborn inflation.Gold futures closed at a record $4,004.40 per ounce, after hitting an intraday all-time high of $4,014.60. Prices have about 50% this year as the U.S. dollar index has dropped 10% and President Donald Trump upends the global trade system and threatens the independence of the Federal Reserve.Central banks and retail investors are buying gold at a rapid…

Football has been Armando Dobra’s life for as long as he can remember.”I always had a ball at my feet,” he tells Sky Sports. “When I was five or six, I saw a local team training and asked my mum if I could join. My dad spoke to the coach, and from then I never stopped playing. “I broke a few windows at home kicking the ball around, but football has always been my passion.”The passion took him to Ipswich Town, where he joined the academy as a teenager. When he was 18 he made his debut, and scored in…

A few days ago, on the eve of the second anniversary of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Trump administration issued its latest ultimatum to the Palestinian people, framed as a “peace plan”.  It threatens Palestinians with more genocide unless they acquiesce in the US-Israeli project to continue to destroy their lives and homeland.  The Palestinian Authority (PA), along with European, Arab and Muslim-majority states such as Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia – and even the United Nations and the Vatican’s American pope – joined the chorus of support for this genocidal American threat, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, its ostensible co-author,…

Since the brothers’ devastating passing in July, fans have paid tribute by having Diogo’s name printed on the back of their shirts or by purchasing commemorative T-shirts from club stores.All profits have gone to LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity, which is committed to creating a grassroots football programme in Diogo’s name.So far, a total of £226,995 has been raised, which will go directly to establishing and maintaining the community programme, with further details to be shared in due course.Liverpool FC will create other permanent tributes, with the thousands of floral tributes left at Anfield to be composted and used…