Chelsea signs striker Joao Pedro from Brighton

Philadelphia, July 3 (UNI) Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian striker Joao Pedro from Brighton as the club continues its summer spending spree. The 23-year-old joins from Brighton for a fee of 60 million pounds (81.5 million U.S. dollars) and has agreed an eight-year contract. He has flown from Brazil to the United States…

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Botafogo defender Bastos undergoes knee surgery

Rio de Janeiro, July 3 (UNI) Botafogo defender Bastos has undergone successful knee surgery following his early departure from the FIFA Club World Cup. The 34-year-old travelled to Italy for the procedure, which was supervised by Brazilian knee specialist Tiago Carminatti. “Everything went well, thankfully,” Bastos said in a social media post on Wednesday, without…

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Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin from July 21

New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the Monsoon session of the Parliament will begin on July 21 and continue till August 21. Rijiju on Wednesday said that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government’s proposal to convene the Session while highlighting that no Parliament sittings will be…

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Hezbollah refuses to disarm, citing Israeli threat

Beirut, July 3 (UNI) Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has reaffirmed that the Lebanese group will not give up its weapons, citing a “real and strategic threat” from Israel. Speaking during an Ashura Council event on Wednesday in Beirut’s southern suburb, Qassem said, “Our weapons are for confronting Israel, and we will never give up this…

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At least 5 injured in plane crash in US New Jersey

New York, July 3 (UNI) A small aircraft reportedly crashed near the Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey, injuring at least five people, said local officials. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. local time (2130 GMT). All five injured individuals were transported to the Cooper University Hospital situated near Camden. Local authorities…

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