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Nagelsmann ignores Hummels, opts for regulars at Euro 2024

Nagelsmann disregards Hummels and stays with the Euro regulars. Germany national football coach Julian Nagelsmann ignored the late claims of Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels and Julian Brandt when he named a nearly unchanged squad for the 2024 Euros. Dortmund advanced to the Champions League final, where they will face Real Madrid, thanks to the contributions of 2014 World Cup champion Hummels and midfielder Brandt. However, Dortmund manager Jurgen Nagelsmann stated on Thursday that he preferred to stay with the squad that defeated France and the Netherlands in March.

The eight indicators of identity hacker and how to prevent it

Identity theft reports are rising in the US; by 2023, over 15 million people will have reported identity theft. In a time when hackers can easily penetrate your phone's security and obtain your passwords, there are eight subtle indicators that can help you thwart cybercriminals and protect your identity. Experts claim that most identity theft protection services are ineffective because they don't notify you when your finances, accounts, or credit score are at risk.

US tariffs on Chinese imports benefit whom? The experts weigh in

This week, the United States and China fired their latest salvo in the ongoing trade war, a move that coincides with a heated campaign for the White House. On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden announced $18 billion in tariff increases on imports of various Chinese products. Lithium-ion batteries comprise $13 billion of the overall imports, with medical gloves and syringes, in addition to specific steel and aluminum products, accounting for the remaining $5 billion.

The president-elect pleads for unity as Robert Fico recovers from the shooting

According to officials, Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico is in a stable condition but is "not yet out of the woods." The country's president-elect pleaded for unity after a shooting exposed the country's profound political divisions in recent months. The shooting, which marked the first significant attempt at assassinating a political leader in Europe in over two decades, caused widespread concern throughout the continent. Leaders attributed the violence to a progressively tense and polarized political atmosphere in European nations preceding the June elections for the European Parliament.

UK allocates £140m for aid to Yemen’s most desperate

According to Andrew Mitchell, the government will increase bilateral assistance to the war-torn nation by sixty percent. According to the deputy foreign secretary, the United Kingdom will spend £140 million the following year to aid Yemenis in need of food during one of the most "acute humanitarian crises in the world." Following nearly a decade of civil conflict, Andrew Mitchell highlighted the plight of the Yemeni people, who, according to him, were living "on the margins of subsistence."

Drivers abusing parent and child parking spaces is shocking

In a startling new survey, many drivers acknowledged violating one of the most significant parking lot regulations. More than a quarter (28 percent) of drivers utilize' parent and child' spaces when they do not have a child in the vehicle. This further elucidates why approximately 55% of parents need space when they visit crowded parking lots, such as retail centers and supermarkets.

After alleged jail release, Chinese citizen journalist worries

There is increasing apprehension regarding the welfare of a highly regarded citizen journalist in China who has been unable to establish communication with the international community since her scheduled release from prison. In May 2020, citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, a lawyer who turned 40, was apprehended following her expedition to Wuhan to document the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her social media posts and videos brought to light the severe lockdowns being enforced and the government's suppression of information regarding the disease's transmission.

Does Netanyahu plan for a ‘day after’ the Gaza war?

Israel exercises complete authority over all facets of Palestinian existence, encompassing not only Gaza but also the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. As time passes, Gaza continues to lose its standing structures, which begs the issue of how much longer the Israeli military can sustain its vicious assaults. What strategy does it intend to employ once it becomes weary of repeatedly bombarding the small, besieged enclave?

New $2bn US aid for Ukraine as Russian soldiers advance

During a visit to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken proclaimed an additional $2 billion in military aid for the conflict. Russia has claimed to have seized three more settlements and is advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory, both of which are critical developments in the conflict. Blinken stated on Wednesday, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at a joint news conference in Kyiv that the additional $61 billion in US aid authorized by Congress last month would be invested in Ukraine's industrial base.

Tunisian attorneys strike for one day protesting police brutality

In response to the recent apprehension of two of their colleagues, attorneys in the north African country of Tunisia have initiated a one-day strike. This comes as opposition to the repressive actions taken by President Kais Saied grows. Hundreds of people took to the streets in Tunis's capital city on Thursday to express their outrage over the arrest of the two attorneys, one of whom allegedly endured torture while in detention. Additionally, two journalists were detained recently.

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Public warned to report Asian hornet sightings amid invasive species spike

According to nature organizations, volatile conditions have increased the likelihood that new species will establish themselves in the United Kingdom, including the Chinese mitten crab, Chinese enigma snail, and red imported fire ant. As nature organizations warn of a possible increase in destructive invasive non-native species, individuals are urged to report any observations of Asian hornets this summer.

Xander Schauffele beats DeChambeau by one stroke in US PGA Championship

The fact that this iteration of the US PGA Championship took place in the hometown of Muhammad Ali seemed fitting. The entire afternoon, Viktor Hovland swung and missed at Xander Schauffele. Bryson DeChambeau followed suit with his customary vigor. Schauffele is no longer the nearman in golf. Despite facing significant duress, he managed to secure the Wanamaker Trophy.

World responds to Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s death

The helicopter accident that claimed the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has prompted condolences from world leaders. Sunday afternoon, rescue teams commenced an investigation into the whereabouts of Raisi, alongside nine other officials (including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian), whose aircraft vanished in the mountainous northwestern region of Iran, close to the Azerbaijan border.

A ‘foreign agent’ law is vetoed by the leader of Georgia

The president of Georgia's veto of a divisive "foreign agent" law has ignited weeks of widespread street demonstrations. On Tuesday, legislators endorsed the contentious bill mandating the registration of independent media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that obtain over 20% of their financial support from foreign donors as entities "beholden to the interests of a foreign power."