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England’s Morris out of Euros after second ACL injury

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Tom Rostance
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Ella Morris will miss Euro 2025 due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury she received while training with England.

Five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defense in Switzerland, her right knee has been injured, and she will need surgery.

Morris, 22, was first recalled from the Under-23s squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Portugal and Switzerland.

Morris first suffered the ACL injury when he first started playing for Southampton at the age of 17 and this is his second.

Morris wrote on Instagram, “From the highest high to the lowest low.”

“Devastated doesn’t even come close,” said one critic. I’m so appreciative of the incredible people I’m surrounded by. ACL round 2 – let’s go”.

Laura Blindkilde Brown, 21, has received her third senior call-up and will replace her in St George’s Park’s 26-man squad.

The English support team will keep in touch with her and the club, according to a statement. Everyone involved in the Lionesses wishes Ella the best of luck with her recovery.

After unexpectedly retiring on Tuesday, England are already without Mary Earps.

Fifa is funding research to understand how hormonal changes during menstrual cycles might be influencing the rise in women’s football’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Women’s football has two to six times more of ACL injuries than men, and about two-thirds of them occur when there is no physical contact.

I’m within my rights, Bright says.

Millie Bright, who helped Chelsea to a successful domestic season, is also out for England.

She was “not all right,” according to Bright, who also hosts the Daly Brightness podcast with Rachel Daly, a fellow international.

According to Bright, “I believe that I am at my limits mentally and physically, which is why I’m not at camp.”

“You know better than anyone else that you have to take the time to yourself,” I say.

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Head coach Muslic to leave Plymouth amid Schalke link

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Brent Pilnick
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After kicking off negotiations with a German second division club, Plymouth Argyle’s head coach Miron Muslic has decided to quit.

Despite being recently dropped from the Championship, Argyle claimed they had “reluctantly” allowed the Bosnia-born Austrian to engage in discussions with Schalke, according to reports.

Muslic, 42, succeeded in replacing Wayne Rooney as head coach in January despite a strong run of form toward the end of the season.

He was instrumental in Argyle’s FA Cup victory over Liverpool, the champions of the Premier League.

He would not say whether he would continue playing at Home Park in League One next season following the club’s relegation.

After four years on the road, Miron has now made it clear that this opportunity offers him the chance to be closer to his family, despite regular communication since the season’s conclusion and no mention of any issues, according to a statement from Plymouth Argyle.

We regret making this choice despite having established solid procedures, personnel, and organizational procedures to assist Miron and his coaching staff in their efforts to return to the Championship as soon as possible.

When Rooney left on December 31 with the club’s bottom of the Championship, Muslic almost masterminded a survival that seemed unlikely. As a result, Muslic became the first non-British coach to take over at Home Park.

Under the former England captain, the club had the worst record for goals conceded in the EFL, and he switched to three central defenders.

But his side’s fate would eventually be sealed by a run of one win in eight league games from mid-February through the end of March, which also included defeats to relegation rivals Derby County and Hull City.

Despite winning four of their final seven games against Norwich City, Sheffield United, Coventry City, Preston, and Coventry City, they came away with a strong season.

Muslic’s family lives in Austria, but he has spent the last three years living there. He first joined Cercle Bruges as head coach in 2022 before being fired late last year.

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Given his comments following the final game of the season, Miron Muslic’s announcement that he will no longer be with Plymouth Argyle is not a total shock.

Fans of Argyle, who had grown fond of their first foreign coach and had high hopes he would lead them back to the top after being relegated, will be sad to hear this.

You could see how sorry he was that Argyle had been demoted in that press conference after the final-day defeat to Leeds United, but that his first thoughts were not the upcoming season but returning home to Austria to see his family.

His first speech to his squad when he was appointed went viral for its motivating content, and he was clearly able to inspire a side. He is a charismatic figure who commands a room.

Who will take over at Argyle at this time, but the answer will depend on many factors.

Can they create a squad that can immediately resurrect? What will they do with their contracts, which still expire in a year, for Ryan Hardie and Adam Randell? And will Muslic’s backroom team be forced to join or will they be forced to do so?

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Can new US and Israeli-backed aid foundation in Gaza work?

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Following its chaotic and deadly delivery, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has received criticism from the UN and aid organizations.

Israel has been putting a complete blockade on Gaza for almost three months.

2.3 million people are now starving, because aid organizations are unable to deliver the most basic items.

Israel and the US are currently supporting the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which delivers food packages. The first attempt sputtered into chaos.

The UN and other aid organizations have also been harsh critics of the foundation. They claim that it violates humanitarian law and appears to be “weaponizing” aid.

Why, then, has Israel chosen to grant some aid but only under the authority it supports?

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Thibault, Folly Bah

Guests:

Chris Gunness, former UNRWA communications director, serves as the organization’s representative for Palestinian refugees.

Director of the Palestinian NGOs Network, Amjad Shawa

Michael Sumler dead: Kool & the Gang singer dies at 71 in tragic car crash

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Following a fatal car crash near Atlanta, Georgia, Michael Sumler, affectionately known as “Chicago Mike,” the longtime acclaimer and vocalist for Kool &amp, the Gang, passed away at the age of 71.

The collision happened on Saturday night near Buckner Road, where Sumler’s car and another collided. The soul music icon, known as the “life of the party,” has received numerous tributes. Adrian Meeks, Sumler’s friend, told Fox 5 Atlanta, “It was a devastating blow.” “It’s like no, no, no, not Mike”.

Sumler was a well-known face and voice to generations of fans with a career that spanned more than three decades. He was the group’s hype man, bringing an unmistakable spirit to every performance and is renowned for his high energy and engaging audience.

In 1985, Sumler first joined the legendary band, where he would later serve as a mentor to a number of emerging musicians. His friend continued, “He always wanted to see other people succeed in the business that he’d spent the majority of his life.”

Michael Sumler, affectionately known as “Chicago Mike,” passed away in Redferns at the age of 71.

The band’s founding bassist and the last of the group’s original members, Robert “Kool” Bell, described it as “a bittersweet feeling.” Without Mike, the stage won’t be the same as it was before we lost another brother.

The Gang’s founding in 1969 led to the award-winning Kool &s, two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&amp, B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums.

Fans have hailed Michael on social media following the tragic death of his sad news. “RIP Michael” Chicago Mike “Sumler,” a X user so lovingly wrote. A true legend and the stage-by-stage life of each and every one of his lives. Your voice, your energy, and your spirit will never be forgotten.

Kool & the Gang were formed in 1969
In 1969, Kool & The Gang was established (Michael Ochs Archives).

Another echoed: “So sad to learn Michael Sumler, aka Chicago Mike, passed away. A legendary performer and cherished musician. Legend, rest easy. Whereas, Chicago Mike brought soul, joy, and light wherever he went, according to another person. I appreciate the magic, the memories, and the music. You will be greatly missed.

Michael’s long-time supporters wrote, “The voice behind so many unforgettable moments, Michael,” and Chicago Mike “Sumler leaves behind a legacy of funk, soul, and pure joy. Remain in power. While another person expressed their grief, they wrote, “Can’t believe Chicago Mike is gone. A true icon, a heart-felt hyper, and a friend to many. We’ll never forget you.

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Senate Seeks Increased Security Surveillance In Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi Borders

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In response to the region’s escalating violence and banditry, the Senate has demanded that security forces immediately set up more security camps and increase surveillance along the Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi states.

In response to a deadly farmer-herder conflict in the Taraba State Munga Lelau and Maigami villages, the resolution came after Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau (Taraba North) moved an urgent national importance motion.

According to Lau, the crisis started on May 23, 2025, and grew worse over the weekend, resulting in the displacement of more than 200 residents, as well as the death of 60 to 70 people.

READ MORE:  Recent Taraba Attacks Leave Over 30 Residents Dead and Many People Injured.

Many people were forced into makeshift camps in Karim Lamido and nearby Lau, where the violence, which was reportedly fueled by reprisals between farming and herding communities, resulted in the displacement of many.

The Senate expressed concern that Karim Lamido, which has strong security ties to Plateau and Bauchi states, has grown to become a haven for bandits.

Senator Lau also expressed concern about the ongoing attacks, which have caused thousands of people to flee and threaten regional stability.

Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list

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Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has escalating his dispute with Harvard University, calling for the university to cap foreign enrollment and share data with the government regarding its foreign students.

“We need to see their lists,” Harvard says. Nearly 31% of their students are foreigners. We’re curious about the origin of those students. Do they create problems? What nations are they from, exactly? Trump addressed reporters on Wednesday at the White House. Foreign students make up 27% of Harvard’s student body, according to data from universities that enrol.

Trump argued that there should be a cap on enrollment, not 31 percent, adding that he wanted students to be able to choose “people who are going to love our country” at universities.

More control over the university’s curricula, information about foreign students, and additional steps to crack down on pro-Palestine student activism, which the Trump administration has described as anti-Semitic, have been among the demands made by the Trump administration.

“Harvard must act on their own,” says the professor. Trump addressed reporters in the Oval Office, “Harvard is treating our country with a lot of disrespect, and they’re only getting in deeper and deeper.”

The university has fought back against what it claims is an attempt to undermine its commitment to academic freedom and independence.

The Trump administration announced that it would completely revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students and that it had cut off grants worth billions of dollars. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Harvard “promoted violence, antisemitism, and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party.”

The university claimed in a statement at the time that the decree was a “series of government actions” aimed at punishing Harvard for its inability to grant academic independence and to retaliate against the federal government for its illegal granting of control of our curriculum, faculty, and student body.

A judge temporarily blocked the order on Friday after the university quickly filed a legal challenge to it in court.

Trinity Washington University president Patricia McGuire claimed on Wednesday that Trump’s policies against foreign students enrolling at US universities “make no sense.”

According to McGuire, “It’s so irrational because higher education is one of the top US exports to the world and the international students who come here enrich American universities greatly and transfer their knowledge to all of their countries around the world for the improvement of their countries and their populations,” McGuire told Al Jazeera from Washington, DC.

According to McGuire, Trump’s actions are in line with “an administration that has literally snatched students off the street and taken them detention centers,” referring to Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained by masked federal agents in broad daylight on a street near her Massachusetts home in March.

The 30-year-old Turkish doctoral student was released from the immigration and customs enforcement agency this month by a court order.