JD Vance, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential selection, sparked controversy by suggesting that the UK could become the first “truly Islamist country” to acquire nuclear weapons after Labour’s election victory. Vance, an Ohio senator and author of Hillbilly Elegy, made these remarks at a conference for US Conservatives. This comment may cause discomfort for UK’s foreign secretary, […]
Author Archives: The Esbec Team
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Israel monitored Rafa’a Salameh, the Khan Younis Brigade commander, for weeks before striking his location on Saturday. The goal was to target Muhammad Deif, Hamas’s military commander, who Israel believed would visit, according to a New York Times report citing Israeli officials. Israel thinks Deif was present on Saturday, leading to the strike that killed […]
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The “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon,” revolves around the Targaryen dynasty, renowned for their dragon-riding skills, silver hair, and a history of marrying within their bloodline. The fifth episode of the second season presents the most unusual instance of this practice yet. Matt Smith’s character, Daemon Targaryen, has been sidelined for most […]
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The “Messi Generation” of Argentina’s national soccer team is basking in the glow of a stunning sunset, illuminated by three major trophies in three years. The latest triumph came on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia in the 2024 Copa América. This remarkable run was born out of repeated disappointments, including multiple […]
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The Euro 2024 tournament reached its thrilling conclusion on Sunday as Spain clinched their fourth championship title, defeating England 2-1. Nico Williams (47th minute) and Mikel Oyarzabal (86th minute) scored for Spain, while Cole Palmer briefly equalized for England with just over 15 minutes left. Spain’s victory at the European Championship marks their fourth title, […]
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The King has sent a private message to former President Trump after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, according to Buckingham Palace. The message, delivered on Sunday through the UK embassy in Washington DC, remains confidential. However, the BBC reports that the sentiments align with those expressed by the prime minister over the weekend. Trump […]
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have intensified divorce speculations as their Beverly Hills mansion hit the public market on Thursday. The couple purchased the property last year for $60.85 million after an extensive search in Los Angeles’ priciest neighborhoods. Amid split rumors, Jennifer and Ben discreetly tried to sell the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom mansion for $65 […]
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I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen a black shape darting beneath me while surfing, only to realize it’s a Cape fur seal sharing the wave. But now, with nine seals testing positive for rabies – the first significant marine mammal outbreak – surfers along this 400-mile coastline are on high alert. Gregg Oelofse, […]
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The hype for Gladiator 2 has reached new heights with the release of its thrilling trailer. Director Ridley Scott, fresh from Napoleon, returns for the sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winning epic. The focus shifts to Paul Mescal’s Lucius, son of Lucilla, originally played by Connie Nielsen. Mescal, nominated for an Oscar in 2022 for Aftersun, […]
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The ongoing public discontent and nationwide protests led by Generation Z could provide President William Ruto with an unexpected chance to implement drastic changes in his administration and combat corruption. University Professor Gitile Naituli believes that these protests offer Ruto a unique opportunity to prove his critics wrong and transform his legacy. Naituli stated, “The […]
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Rachel Reeves, the newly appointed Chancellor, is set to reintroduce mandatory housebuilding targets in her inaugural speech at the Treasury. Addressing business leaders, Reeves will outline reforms to revamp Britain’s planning system, aiming to stimulate economic growth. Reeves is also expected to highlight Britain’s renewed stability, making it an attractive destination for international investment, thereby […]
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In a surprising turn of events, France’s parliamentary election has left the country on the brink of a hung parliament. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, initially expected to dominate, secured third place in the second round of voting, according to exit polls. The left-wing New Popular Front coalition (NPF) is set to […]
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Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Pezeshkian reached out to all Iranians on Saturday, pledging his commitment. “I extend my hand towards you and swear on my honor that I will not leave you alone on this path. Don’t leave me alone,” he said. World leaders have been quick to congratulate Pezeshkian on his triumph. Russian President […]
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The newly elected prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced plans to visit all four nations of the UK, emphasizing his nationwide mandate following a landslide election victory. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, will first travel to Scotland, then to Northern Ireland, Wales, and back to England, aiming to strengthen working relationships. In his first […]
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Rishi Sunak bid a heartfelt goodbye to Downing Street today, following the Conservative Party’s worst-ever election result. Keir Starmer and the Labour Party are poised to take over. With his visibly emotional wife, Akshata Murty, by his side, Sunak delivered his farewell speech before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally resign as Prime Minister. Despite […]