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Jerusalem CNN  —  Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with Hamas’ October 7 attack. Hamas announced Sunday night it had agreed to free Alexander, 21, after several days of talks with the United States as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire and resume the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The group handed Alexander to the Red Cross on Monday, who was then transferred to Israeli forces in Gaza shortly later, ahead of a medical assessment and a…

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.In this week’s VAR Review: How did Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings escape a red card for an elbow, yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off? Why didn’t Matheus Cunha see red for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity? And should Brentford have been awarded multiple penalties for holding at Ipswich Town?Possible red card:…

CNN  —  New Zealand cyclist Dion Smith got quite the scare during the third stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia, after almost being knocked off his bike by a runaway goat on Sunday. The bizarre incident occurred during the 160km stage of the prestigious race, which started and finished in the Albanian town of Vlorë, as the peloton was on its fast descent down a hill. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, said he had spotted a small herd of goats by the side of the road and moved to the right-hand side to avoid any potential collision. Unfortunately…

New York CNN  —  US stocks surged on Monday after President Donald Trump’s top trade officials brokered a surprisingly dramatic de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels, which some economists say could stave off a US recession. The Dow rose about 1,000 points, or 2.3%. The broader S&P 500 was 2.7% higher, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 3.5%. US stocks were set to firmly erase all their losses since Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” trade announcement, which placed a 10% tariff on practically all goods coming into the United States and…

May 12, 2025, 07:12 AM ETHamburg SV fans rushed the field after their win on Saturday. Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty ImagesOne Hamburg SV fan suffered “life-threatening injuries” and 19 more were seriously injured in celebrations after the team’s return to the Bundesliga, local fire services said on Sunday.The Hamburg Fire Department launched what it called a “major emergency response” to contend with Hamburg fans celebrating promotion on Saturday, when thousands of supporters stormed the field.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedSome 44 supporters needed medical treatment, including 25 who were taken to local hospitals, of whom five had just minor injuries.Hamburg clinched its long-awaited…

Legal experts and Democrats expressed growing alarm over the weekend that Trump administration officials are openly discussing unilaterally suspending habeas corpus — a bedrock American legal right — without the approval of Congress.The writ of habeas corpus, which dates back centuries, grants anyone detained in the U.S. the right to see a judge, challenge the government’s evidence against them and present a defense.But White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller downplayed its significance on Friday, suggesting that the administration could move to suspend it unilaterally. “That’s an option we’re actively looking at,” Miller told reporters at the White House.Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law…

The Women’s Championship and Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) have been rebranded after the end of the 2024/25 season, bringing both under the WSL umbrella.The WPLL – the independent company that oversees the top two tiers of women’s football in England – will be known as Women’s Super League Football (WSL Football). The Women’s Championship, won last season by the London City Lionesses, will be known as the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (Barclays WSL2), while the WSL will remain as it is.WSL Football have also launched a new brand identity for the two leagues, which they say is ‘…

Liverpool forward Luis Díaz has expressed his desire to stay at Anfield amid continued speculation over his future.Díaz, who joined Liverpool from FC Porto in 2022, has two years remaining on his deal and has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Merseyside.However, after scoring his 17th goal of the season in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, the Colombia international suggested that talks over a new contract are imminent.Asked whether he would like to stay at Liverpool, Díaz told Telemundo Deportes: “Yes, happy. From the first day I arrived, I’ve always been happy, calm, enjoying the football played at…

The Trump administration’s foreign policy, rooted in the “America First” doctrine, has disrupted regional conflict resolution efforts and undermined cooperation among Middle Eastern countries.  Prioritising unilateralism and transactional, deal-based relationships, US President Donald Trump’s approach has deepened instability, particularly through his controversial proposal to forcibly displace Gaza’s population. While some argue that Trump’s strategy could pave the way for new agreements, such as through his overtures towards Iran, this path is dangerously fraught with the risks of alienating traditional allies and exacerbating regional tensions. Trump does not offer a coherent or comprehensive strategy for the Middle East, focusing instead on…

‘Shaw celebration the best moment’ Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Following her opener against Liverpool, Khadija Shaw turned to the crowd with a raised fist and a bowed head as an apparent response to the recent racist abuse that she has suffered Sky Sports pundit and co-commentator Courtney Sweetman-Kirk: Best player – Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Man Utd)On the pitch, she’s a fantastic goalkeeper and you can tell she’s a very good teammate with the way the Man Utd players react with her. She’s someone I would’ve liked to have played with.Best manager – Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)…