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1 SC Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu experienced quite the rollercoaster ride during Thursday evening’s Europa League loss away at Sporting Braga The 23-year-old executed a magnificent save to keep the scoreline level in first-half injury time. Unfortunately, deep into second half injury time, a crucial blunder led to the Portuguese outfit taking the first leg of the semi-final tie 2-1.  Atubolu – who actually set a new Bundesliga record for consecutive number of penalties saved earlier this season – solidified his reputation as a bonafide “penalty killer” with a spot at 45+2. Former Eintracht Frankfurt, FC St. Pauli, and Schalke 04…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that the conflict in Iran was seen by President Trump as a historic “opportunity” — and tap-danced away from his previous statements that he sought $200 billion in supplemental funding for the war. During a March 19 briefing at the Pentagon, Mr. Hegseth confirmed that the Defense Department had asked Congress for upward of $200 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iran. But when asked Thursday about the supplemental funding request before Congress, Mr. Hegseth balked. “We didn’t ask for $200 billion. I don’t know where you…

Absent a deal with Trump, which Putin could be further induced to agree to if Trump promises to reduce US pressure on some – but not all – of these countries, Russia might lose all 15 of these partners (and possibly even more) with time. It was assessed shortly after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s capture that “The ‘Trump Doctrine’ Is Shaped By Elbridge Colby’s ‘Strategy Of Denial’”, which argues that the US now prioritizes denying China the resources required for maintaining its economic growth. The aim is to derail China’s superpower trajectory and thus make Xi more likely to accept…

The 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, the longest funding lapse in U.S. history, is over. President Trump signed a bill Thursday to fund most of the department’s agencies after the House passed it by voice vote. The two agencies that did not receive annual appropriations in the bill — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the border security functions of Customs and Border Protection — have a separate stream of funding that has kept them operational throughout the shutdown. The bill was signed just in time to prevent department employees from losing their paychecks again. Homeland Security…

With 2025 now behind us, it’s time to look ahead at what’s coming in the year to come. There’s a lot of movies, big and small, on the horizon. As always, this list is subject to change, and this list only contains titles for which we have confirmation. More titles get revealed as the year goes on, or as films get distribution rights. Stay tuned for any updates or changes! And this is in no particular order; it’s largely based on the results of my searches. The Odyssey Christopher Nolan is returning to the big screen in 2026, and his…

A historic rivalry reaches a tipping point tomorrow night in the Pink City. Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals head into Match 43 of IPL 2026 with their all-time head-to-head record perfectly poised at 15-15. With the playoffs race hitting its peak, this isn’t just about historical bragging rights; it’s a battle for survival and momentum.Rajasthan Royals come into this home fixture riding high. Led by Riyan Parag, the Royals recently achieved what no other team could this season, handing the league-leading Punjab Kings their first defeat. Sitting comfortably in the top three, RR looks like a well-oiled machine, though the…

Nonito Donaire has made his prediction for Nayoa Inoue’s next undisputed title defence against Junto Nakatani.The fight pits two pound-for-pound stars against one another. Inoue is well established as one of if not the best fighter in the world, but Nakatani – who will mark just his second appearance at super-bantamweight – is a man on the rise and eager to escape his countryman’s significant shadow.Inoue and Donaire first met in the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final in November 2019, with the Japanese superstar winning a unanimous decision to add Donaire’s WBA belt to his IBF title. The fight…

Who: Arsenal vs FulhamWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Emirates Stadium, London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, May 2, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.For all the talk of ‌Arsenal having blown their Premier League title hopes after being reeled in by Manchester City, the truth is that come ⁠Saturday, they could have re-established ⁠a six-point lead to pile the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listCity’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on April 29 meant…

Washington — The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.The House unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of DHS earlier in the day, with the exception of the department’s immigration enforcement agencies, which have been largely unaffected by the shutdown. The chamber passed the legislation through voice vote with little fanfare, a sign that lawmakers were finally ready to put the impasse behind them.The 76-day shutdown left many critical…