'Fragile, frail & weak' – Man City's defensive woes continue

U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, a soldier from Virginia, has been accounted for 81 years after he went missing during D-Day on June 6, 1944. Thornton, who was 34 at the time, landed at Omaha Beach with Company H, 2nd Battalion, and was last seen wading ashore; his remains were later recovered but remained unidentified until recent DNA analysis confirmed his identity. He will be honored with a burial at Arlington National Cemetery, and...

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Sudan's civil war has entered its third year with a devastating toll, including the massacre of civilians in Darfur and a humanitarian crisis affecting 640,000 people facing catastrophic hunger. The conflict, stemming from a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has led to widespread violence, war crimes, and regional instability, particularly affecting Chad and South Sudan. Despite the dire situation and the efforts of local civilians to...

SummaryThe Gaza Strip is heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance from over 40,000 Israeli airstrikes, rendering it "uninhabitable," as reported by the US government. Despite US President Trump's proposal to take responsibility for cleanup, efforts are hindered by Israeli restrictions on demining equipment imports. The UN emphasizes Israel's obligation to assist in clearing these explosives, which have already caused numerous casualties among civilians. Full Article

Ukraine and the United States have achieved an initial understanding on a minerals deal, which sets the stage for an economic partnership and the establishment of an investment fund aimed at Ukraine's reconstruction. Ukraine is rich in critical minerals like graphite, titanium, and uranium, which are vital for various sectors, including renewable energy, aerospace, and defense. This agreement signifies a significant step towards enhancing economic collaboration and utilizing Ukraine's mineral resources for future development. Full...

The maker of the iconic triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar, Toblerone, has announced its decision to discontinue the product in the UK after nearly sixty years. This decision places Toblerone alongside other discontinued favorites like Mars Delight, Cadbury Dream, and Rowntree’s Texan in the confectionery graveyard. The bar has long been a staple in supermarkets and airport duty-free shops but will no longer be available in the UK market. Full Article