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By  JAMES ROBSONSunday May 31, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain did it again — and this time the repeat came with all the tension a European final could possibly offer. PSG defended its Champions League crown in dramatic fashion on Saturday, outlasting Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through extra time in Budapest. “It’s incredible,” captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first day of this season, the coach said it’s hard to win, and winning twice is even more difficult. So we all had to get back to work. That…

Celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal spilled into violence across France, where authorities said 780 people were arrested after clashes broke out in several cities. Officials deployed about 22,000 police officers nationwide for the match, including 8,000 in Paris, after disorder also shadowed PSG’s triumph in the competition last year. In the capital, tram services were suspended, several metro stations were closed and some bus routes were halted as officials tried to contain the…

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts With More Calories Than a Big Mac Some popular fast-food breakfasts can pack more calories than a McDonald’s Big Mac. McDonald’s Big Mac contains 580 calories, according to the restaurant’s product information. By comparison, several fast-food breakfast items listed by EatThis.com report calorie counts that are higher than the Big Mac. McDonald’s Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel McDonald’s Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel is listed at 680 calories on the chain’s product page, which also describes the…

5 Chain Restaurant Meals That Can Hit a Full Day of Sodium Several popular chain restaurant meals can deliver more than the American Heart Association’s recommended daily sodium limit. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, with an optimal goal of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults, but many restaurant meals can exceed those targets, according to an analysis by Eat This. Below are five chain restaurant meals Eat This reported contain sodium amounts…

Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State’s newly elected House of Representatives members were sworn in on Saturday in Baidoa, a ceremony that unfolded against the backdrop of intense fighting between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Southwest State’s interim leader, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, attended the event alongside federal government officials, traditional elders and other dignitaries. The new lawmakers formally took the oath of office,…

5 Chain Restaurant Cheeseburgers With More Calories Than Dinner Some chain cheeseburgers can exceed 1,600 calories, including one menu item listed at 1,870 calories. Bacon and cheese-heavy burgers at several restaurant chains can push well beyond a typical dinner’s calorie range, according to calorie and sodium figures shown in the restaurants’ online menu descriptions cited in the content below. Texas Roadhouse Bacon Cheeseburger: Texas Roadhouse lists its Bacon Cheeseburger at 980 calories and 2,410 mg of sodium. The…

IPI calls on the international community to intensify pressure on the Somali government to ensure accountability for attacks against journalists The International Press Institute’s global network has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in attacks, arrests, intimidation and harassment targeting journalists across Somalia, with May 2026 standing out as a particularly volatile month. IPI is urging diplomats and international partners to press Somali authorities to make the protection of journalists and…

Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — An emergency security meeting was convened in Baidoa on Saturday by commanders of the Somali National Army’s 60th Division, hours after fierce clashes erupted between federal government forces and troops aligned with former Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. The session was aimed at tightening security in the city, improving coordination among security agencies and forestalling any fresh attacks following the morning confrontation. Military officials said…

A dramatic cave rescue in Laos gathered pace this morning as Thai rescuers said four more men had been brought out alive after 10 days trapped in a semi-submerged cavern. The breakthrough came ‌hours ⁠after another man was pulled from the flooded cave last night, though two others are still missing. Lee Kian Lie, a Malaysian rescue diver, said the four were freed after crews pumped water out of the cavern. Video recorded by Mr Lee at the scene showed teams working beneath a makeshift tent as they tended to four people on…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A delegation of senior Somali politicians and former legislators has returned to Mogadishu after several days of closed-door talks in Dhuusamareeb with Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kaariye “Qoorqoor,” according to people familiar with the discussions. The group, made up largely of political figures from the Galmudug region, had been shuttling messages between regional and federal players as part of a wider effort to ease tensions and build a path toward agreement, the sources said. One of the central…