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Messi injured; Inter Miami reaches CONCACAF quarters
Lionel Messi assisted on a goal and conceded an assist prior to departing the pitch with a leg injury as Inter Miami defeated Nashville 3-1 in the round-of-16 second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona colleague that Messi assisted in the eighth minute, scored the game-opening goal. Wednesday night, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner gave Inter Miami an early 2-0 advantage with a goal in the first half.
Denmark calls for female military duty to ‘prevent war’
Given the proximity of a significant conflict to Copenhagen, approximately 1,000 miles, and Russia's warning that the conflict could spread beyond Ukraine, Denmark has declared an increase in defence expenditure of £4.4 billion. Denmark is enlisting female citizens for military service in an effort to "avoid war" despite Russian aggression.
China criticises House vote’bandit logic’ for TikTok ban
It has been alleged that China is "unjustly" behaving as a "bandit" in its opposition to a measure in Congress that could ultimately lead to the ban of TikTok in the United States. The House of Representatives-passed bill would require TikTok's parent company to divest from the company within six months or risk having the application banned.
Gunfire and terror at Gaza hospital before Israeli invasion
As the sun rose on Saturday, February 10, the sound of gunfire was already reverberating through the air. Dr. Amira al-Assouli was in the maternity wing of Nasser Hospital when she heard a man yelling the shahada, the Islamic creed, directly in front of her window. "A man has been injured," individuals instantly began to yell.
Josh Cavallo, openly gay, proposes on Adelaide pitch
The 24-year-old Adelaide United footballer commended the Australian A-league club for assisting him in coordinating the proposal at an empty Coopers Stadium, where he posted a series of photographs to Instagram. Josh Cavallo, who became the first homosexual male professional footballer in Australia in 2021, proposed to his partner, Leighton Morrell, on the pitch at the home stadium of Adelaide United. The couple is now engaged.
EU investigates AliExpress for illicit online goods
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress in response to allegations of illicit and explicit material being hosted on the site. The European Union's executive arm announced on Thursday that it would conduct an investigation into the e-commerce behemoth by the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates that platforms enforce greater measures against harmful and illicit products.
Champions League squad of the week: pepe at risk of love?
The Champions League was at its signature enthralling this week, as two matches reached the wire with penalty shootouts, and two others had outcomes that were anything but certain until the final seconds. The 4-3-3 squad below performs poorly during a week when fullbacks and wingers excelled.
Three Coptic Orthodox monks killed at South Africa monastery
Three Egyptian Coptic Orthodox priests have perished at the hands of stab wounds in a South African monastery. Police announced on Wednesday that a 35-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the murders in Gauteng province; however, they had yet to determine the motive for the crime. The suspect, whose identity remained confidential, was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Israel proposes ‘humanitarian islands’ for Gaza refugees
Gaza's dispersed Palestinians will be relocated to "humanitarian islands" in the strip's center, according to the Israeli military, before any offensive in the southern city of Rafah. There, after escaping the fighting in the northern and central regions between Israeli troops and Hamas, more than 1.4 million individuals have sought refuge. There is currently no timeframe for when the operation might take place.
Firefighters hurt, MSP evacuated in Edinburgh fire response
According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), there are currently 70 firefighters, 12 fire appliances, and resources at the incident location. Since an early morning fire broke out, approximately one hundred residents, including an MSP, have been evacuated from a block of apartments, resulting in the injuries of two firefighters.
Marrakesh slowly recovers from earthquake damage
Zakaria Lamnichri, age 39, was astounded, similar to the rest of Marrakesh, when the earthquake struck six months ago. While reminiscing from his stall in the city's heart, inquiries from travelers perusing the area disrupted his natural flow of thought. He recounts the tremors he felt during the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that ravaged the surrounding mountains, resulting in the loss of approximately 3,000 lives.
Southgate: Going public on White’s England snub necessary
While Southgate endeavored to select White for the forthcoming friendlies at Wembley against Belgium and Brazil, the Football Association inquired about his inclusion on the lengthy list released before squad announcements. White, who was exceptional for Arsenal during their run to the quarterfinals of the Champions League and to the top of the Premier League, returned home early from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was his final appearance with England.
