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Ukrainian forces launched a new surprise offensive inside Russiaexpanding their salient in Kursk towards the north and east, as Kyiv’s counterinvasion passed its five-month mark this week. Geolocated footage showed Ukrainian forces moving from their base in Sudzha towards Berdin, capturing fields and entering the settlement on Sunday. By Monday,Continue Reading

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Frustrated footballer Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield, they must “do it everywhere” after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Cody Gakpo canceled out Lisandro Martinez’s shock opener for United on Sunday before Mohamed Salah put Liverpool aheadContinue Reading

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This year, 2024, is set to become the hottest on record, surpassing the previous high in 2023according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). For the first time, average global temperatures will exceed 1.5C (2.7F) above pre-industrial levels from 1850-1900, the upper limit set by the Paris Agreement.Continue Reading

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Basketball in 2024 enjoyed a breakout year with global coverage more sustained than ever before. It will be remembered for new record-setting achievements, memorable plays, female basketball’s coming-out party, and huge worldwide events like the Olympics shining a larger than ever profile on the sport. Here are Al Jazeera’s topContinue Reading

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Each year, the sporting world remembers the passing of current superstar athletes and long-retired legends, each of whom impacted their respective sport in unique ways. Al Jazeera chronicles the sporting life of five of the highest-profile names who departed in 2024: Franz Beckenbauer (September 11, 1945 – January 7, 2024)Continue Reading