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Israel lost 3–1 to Lithuania in a Davis Cup tennis competition held in Netanya over the weekend. Even though Israel did not win, the team showed strong effort and received amazing support from the home crowd. This was the first time in two-and-a-half years that the Davis Cup returned to Israel. Around 2,500 fans filled the Netanya Arena. They waved flags, beat drums, and cheered loudly for the Israeli team. The atmosphere was energetic and exciting. However, Lithuania had a c

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The popular anime Chainsaw Man  is set to receive its first-ever collaboration  with the video game Fortnite . After a very successful year, especially because of the anime’s recent movie, fans are excited to see what this crossover will include. According to recent leaks shared on Twitter on January 5, 2026 , several well-known Fortnite leakers have confirmed that Chainsaw Man  is officially coming to the game. While Epic Games has not yet shared full details, players are al

Hollow Knight: Silksong Wins Game of the Year at the 2025 Steam Awards Steam users have spoken, and Hollow Knight: Silksong  has emerged as the Game of the Year  at the 2025 Steam Awards. The highly anticipated sequel beat strong competition, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , to take the top prize. The results were announced after weeks of voting by the Steam community. Voting for the 2025 Steam Awards began in November, when players nominated their favorite games acros

For many gamers, the phrase “EA Sports – it’s in the game”  is deeply familiar, especially for those who grew up playing football, racing, or action games. Now, Electronic Arts (EA) is back in the headlines—not because of a new release, but because of a blockbuster sale . EA is set to be sold for $55 billion (£41 billion) , one of the largest deals ever in the gaming industry. While the price alone is impressive, it is not the main reason  the sale has become such a major top

An AI-generated image about an article where AI creates art. Battlefield fans are up in arms  once again, this time over what appears to be AI-generated artwork used in the new Windchill  cosmetics bundle. In recent hours, eagle-eyed  players spotted suspicious details on a sticker included in the bundle, and many believe the design shows clear signs of flawed generative AI. Social media discussions quickly ran rampant , with some fans ready to burn the game to the ground  ov

Bangkok  – Filipino tennis players Alex Eala  and Niño Alcantara  suffered a narrow loss on Wednesday, ending their run in the mixed doubles event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games . The Filipino pair lost to Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej  and Pawit Sornlaksup  in the semifinals. The match was very close and ended with scores of 7–5, 5–7, 7–10 . Eala and Alcantara started strong and won the first set 7–5 , giving them confidence early in the match. However, the Thai team

A new expansion for Hearts of Iron IV  called No Compromise, No Surrender  has been announced. It will focus on Asia and is planned to release in late November 2025 . The expansion adds new content for Japan, China, and the Philippines, as well as changes to the military system and alliances in the game. New Focus Trees The expansion introduces new focus trees for several countries: Japan  can try to control the Pacific region and challenge Western powers. Players can choose

Late Drama Lights Up the Israeli Premier League The Israeli Premier League delivered a thrilling round of matches over the weekend, packed with late goals, red cards, and emphatic victories that kept fans on edge across the country. Maccabi Tel Aviv Strike Late at Bloomfield At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv showed resilience to claim a dramatic 2–1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem. The match appeared to be slipping away when Roy Revivo was sent off for a second yellow card, a

EA SPORTS FC™ 26  promises one of the most realistic football experiences ever made. The game includes more than 20,000 players , 750 clubs , 120 stadiums , and 35 leagues  from around the world. With this level of detail, the game aims to feel as close as possible to real-life football. Major Competitions Only in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is the only game where players can enjoy famous competitions such as the UEFA Champions League , UEFA Europa League , UEFA Confere

HIGHLIGHTS CALGARY — Dustin Wolf stopped 27 shots, and Yegor Sharangovich scored very early to help the Calgary Flames win 2–0 against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome. This was Wolf’s second shutout  of the season, and the fifth  shutout of his NHL career. Wolf said, “We relaxed and played our game. Our team blocked many shots, especially at the end. That shows our team’s character — we always try to get in front of the puck when it’s important. Utah has

Taylor Fritz grew up in a typical  Southern California family where tennis was a big part of daily life. He was the youngest of three boys. His mom, Kathy May, was once a top-10 WTA player, and his dad, Guy Fritz, also played professional tennis and later became the US Olympic Development Coach of the Year in 2016. When Taylor was 18 , his parents divorced, but he continued to focus on tennis. Through his mom’s side of the family, Taylor is connected to David May, the founder

A fort at night. Get it? Fortnite? Lolz.. Fortnite is one of the most popular online games in the world. It was released in 2017, and millions of players have already  tried it. The most famous game mode is Battle Royale , where 100 players land on an island and compete to be the last person standing. Players collect weapons, build walls, and work together—or fight each other—to survive. At the start of a match, players are dropped from a flying bus. Some players like busy

The Story of Pokémon Pokémon is a world full of strange and wonderful creatures called Pokémon. People called Trainers catch and train Pokémon to battle each other. The first Pokémon games were created in Japan in 1996, and the world quickly became famous worldwide. Trainers must keep up  with their Pokémon’s growth and training. If they keep it up , they can become very strong. Pokémon are mysterious creatures, so some Trainers keep back  from touching them until they are su

Top officials from the United States, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, Britain, and Germany are set to meet in Geneva on Sunday to keep to  a schedule of talks about Washington’s draft plan to end the war in Ukraine. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were expected to arrive on Sunday to keep on  discussions regarding Russia’s invasion, now in its fourth year. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian Presi

The Trump administration has been quietly coordinating with Russian officials to shape a new proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to U.S. and Russian sources who spoke with Axios. This 28-point outline — which officials have been going over  for weeks — draws inspiration from Trump’s recent success negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza. A senior Russian official said the idea is going down  well in Moscow, though it’s unclear how Ukraine or its European partners w

Read the story below. Then answer the questions using these phrasal verbs. Story: Marquinhos, born in 1994, has gotten his act together  from a young age to become one of the world’s most respected centre-backs. Now captain of both Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team, he is widely seen as a defender who consistently gets to the bottom of  difficult situations on the field thanks to his pace, positioning, and composure. He got his start  at Corinthians, break

With Congress finally getting its act together  and edging toward a deal to end the prolonged government shutdown, the Supreme Court has decided to let the political process get around  to its natural resolution. The Court will keep in place a short pause on a federal judge’s ruling that had ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November. Currently, about 42 million Americans get by  with the help of SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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