In the penultimate match week of the Europa League’s first league phase, English sides Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur edged closer to cementing a top eight finish on Thursday with wins against Rangers and Hoffenheim, respectively. Elsewhere, Olympique Lyonnais remained ranked between the two Premier League teams in fifth place after a tense draw with Istanbul, while Italian side Lazio remained top of the standings, becoming the first team to qualify for the round of 16.
Europa League: Man United scrapes by Rangers as league phase reaches final matches
US military sinks Iranian boats amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions
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Recent U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz have led to the sinking of seven small Iranian boats amid wider tensions involving
US Congress debates funding bill as deadline approaches this week
EUROPEAN UNION UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy security and economic resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions are set to shape future