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Muriel, the Colombian club that achieved a stunning victory in the Europa League, has shown its immense talent and determination on the international stage. While they may have competed in MLS, their impact has been felt far beyond their domestic league. With a combination of skill, teamwork and sheer determination, Muriel's journey to becoming champions has been nothing short of extraordinary. On his path to glory, Muriel faced formidable opponents, including the famous Atalanta. With players like Falcao and Bacca leading the charge as artillerymen, Muriel demonstrated his attacking prowess and ability to produce game-changing performances when it mattered most.…

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump descend on Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to participate in his own way. Despite not meeting CNN’s official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a livestream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed “Real Debate,” the alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy’s perspectives directly to the audience. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's whereabouts remain unknown hours before the debate is set…

On Tuesday, the European Union (EU) accused Microsoft of violating antitrust rules by "abusively" bundling its Teams and Office products. The European Commission, the EU's executive body, has issued a statement of objections to Microsoft, saying it believes the company has violated EU antitrust rules by linking its communications and collaboration tool, Teams, to its popular productivity applications found in the Office 365 and Microsoft 365 business suites. If the Commission determines that an infringement has occurred after examining the companies' responses, it has the authority to prohibit such conduct and impose fines of up to 10% of the accused…

A lithe and seductively charming actor who worked consistently for more than six decades in Hollywood, often as a leading man, Donald Sutherland died on Thursday at 88. As a thinking man’s sex symbol whose versatility made him equally persuasive in irreverent comedies and heart-rending dramas, Sutherland worked with major directors across multiple eras, including Robert Altman, Federico Fellini and Clint Eastwood and looked comfortable in both modern dress and period garb. His unusual height — he was 6-foot-4 — and sonorous voice gave Sutherland an authoritative gait, but he was given more toward gentle-giant sensitivity than masculine swagger. Narrowing…

Among those who sat behind him were lawmakers who, only the day before, had passed the bill in Parliament, some despite being roundly condemned by their constituents for supporting the legislation. The announcement was a sudden about-face for Ruto, who in a speech on Tuesday night called protesters “dangerous criminals” and “traitors” and deployed the army to join the police in cracking down on the protests. Ruto's government introduced the finance bill last month to raise revenue by imposing additional taxes. The government has said the bill is needed to repay the country's huge debt, avoid loan defaults and cover…

In an engaging sports discussion, prominent sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest news, covering various topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated press conference announcing his Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation unfolds, Skip Bayless, known for his insightful analysis, provides his unique perspective on adding Redick to the Lakers' roster. With his quick wit and deep understanding of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact that Redick's shooting prowess and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick's presence will complement the Lakers' current star-studded lineup and whether…

European Commission President and European People's Party (EPP) lead candidate for re-election, Ursula von der Leyen, greets delegates before giving a speech at the party congress of the German conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at the Estrel Berlin Hotel in Berlin, 8 May 2024. John MacDougall | Afp | Getty Images The European Union's three main political groups have reached an agreement on who will fill the bloc's top positions, according to three officials who spoke to CNBC. That deal has caused some dissatisfaction among some lawmakers in Europe. The officials, who remained anonymous due to the sensitive nature of…

Violence erupted in Kenya on Tuesday as protesters clashed with police in the streets and stormed the country's parliament building after lawmakers passed a bill to raise taxes. Columns of thick smoke poured from the Parliament complex. Protesters furious at the tax increase foreseen by the budget law threw stones and blocked the streets. The protests have paralyzed Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and images of protesters storming parliament and entering the complex have shocked the nation. More than 30 protesters have been injured and at least five killed, according to several civic groups. Protests spread across the country to Nakuru, Mombasa,…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Sergei Shoigu, former Russian defense minister, and Russian General Valery Gerasimov, in connection with alleged crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This brings to eight the total number of arrest warrants for high-level Russian suspects since the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine in February 2022. Among those targeted is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. Although the move was welcomed by Kiev, Moscow rejected it as legally meaningless. The International Criminal Court declared that Shoigu and Gerasimov are suspected of war…