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Liverpool ‘prioritize’ midfielder with €120m release clauseLiverpool have reportedly made Benfica midfielder Joao Neves their top transfer target in the summer transfer window.The teenager has established himself in the Benfica side over the past two seasons and has built a reputation as one of the most promising players outside of Europe’s top five leagues. Neves made 55 appearances in all competitions for Portugal in the 2023-24 season and was named Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month five times.The 19-year-old has already made seven appearances for Portugal and was included in their squad for this summer’s European Championships, and according to…
New Delhi: A day before “Maharaj”, a period drama marking the debut of Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan, premieres on Netflix, a section of social media users have called for a ban on the show. Hashtags ‘Boycott Netflix’ and ‘Ban Maharaj Movies’ trending ahead of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid’s debut {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Ahead of the film’s June 14 premiere, hashtags like “Boycott Netflix,” “Ban Maharaj Movie” and “Aamir Khan” began trending on X from Thursday morning into the afternoon. Watch your favorite games anytime, anywhere with Crickit. Here’s how “Maharaj” is set in pre-independent India and…
Your guide to everything you need to know about the European Championships in Germany:When does it begin?The Euros kick off on Friday with hosts Germany taking on Scotland at the Munich Football Arena (known as the Allianz Arena during Bayern Munich games).When is the final?The final will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 14th.who do you like the most?England and France are widely seen as favourites to win. England has not won a major international tournament since the 1966 World Cup and lost in the final at the last Euros. France lost in the 2022 World…
As many as 78 Muslims, including independents, participated in the vote.Online posts are circulating that falsely claim that 110 Muslim members were elected to the Indian Lower House in the recent elections.ClaimAs a result of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, there are 110 Muslim members in the National Assembly, which is 20% of the total number of members.An archived version of the Tweets can be found here.factNewschecker ran a keyword search for “Muslim MPs Indian Lok Sabha” and found multiple news reports stating that only 24 Muslims were elected to the Indian Lok Sabha this year, two fewer than…
Image caption, Inkatha Freedom Party leader says party will “not lose its identity” by joining government of national unityArticle informationauthor, Danai Nesta Kupembarole, BBC NewsJune 12, 2024Updated 3 hours agoThe leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says the party has agreed to join a national unity government that would also include the African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA). “I only had a choice: join the government or join the opposition,” Belenkosini Hlabisa told reporters at a press conference in Durban on Wednesday.”South Africans who voted are saying that political parties have to find…
1 hour agoEuropean stock markets fallEuropean stock markets opened lower on Thursday, with the region’s Stoxx 600 index down 0.26% at the start of trading. Travel and automobiles both fell by about 0.8%, the largest declines.11 hours agoThe May producer price index is due to be released on Thursday.A new inflation reading is due to be released on Thursday.Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect the producer price index to have risen 0.1% in May, down from a 0.5% increase the previous month.Sarah Min11 hours agoStock market moves significantly in after-hours trading The stocks with the biggest moves in extended trading…
Mogomotsi Magome, The Associated Press 26 minutes ago FILE — Children stand around a fire to keep warm, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Hammanskraal, Pretoria, South Africa. Currently, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is facing growing discontent from many who feel it has failed to deliver on its campaign promises. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe/File) JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African lawmakers are set to be sworn in at the first meeting of parliament and elect the country’s president on Friday, in an election that will reveal how the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has managed to forge a unity government after…
After back-to-back wins, the top two teams in Group A of the ICC T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup – USA and India – will face off against each other.The United States defeated Canada and Pakistan in their first two matches of the tournament, while India won their first two matches against Pakistan and Ireland.U.S. cricket team vice-captain Aaron Jones expressed confidence in his team in an interview with USA Today in April, adding that the current squad is “really strong” and that all of the players are performing at a great rate.”I think what really gives us an advantage is…
Article informationauthor, Charlotte Edwardsrole, BBC Business CorrespondentJune 12, 2024U.S. consumer price inflation eased slightly last month, official data showed, ahead of the decision to keep interest rates at their highest level in 23 years.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, prices rose 3.3% in the 12 months to the end of May, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month.Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy prices, also slowed, even as rent continues to weigh on household budgets.Federal Reserve officials held off on cutting interest rates this month, even as borrowing costs remain at their highest…
LONDON (AP) — For most people traveling abroad this summer, a smartphone is a necessity: What else can you use to find your Airbnb on Google Maps, post an Instagram video from the Eiffel Tower or WhatsApp friends and family back home?Of course, if you’re using data-hungry apps while traveling abroad, you always run the risk of incurring expensive roaming charges from your mobile operator. The solution? An international travel eSIM for your smartphone.How would you use this technology? Here are some tips:What is an eSIM?If you’ve ever bought a new cell phone, you’re probably familiar with SIM cards. SIM…