US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has praised the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Thomas Barrack, an adviser to US President Donald Trump who serves as Washington’s ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria, returned to Beirut on Monday after delivering the US proposal during a June 19 visit.

The plan called for the Shia Lebanese group Hezbollah to fully disarm within four months in exchange for a halt to Israeli air strikes and the full withdrawal of Israel’s military from the five positions it continues to occupy in southern Lebanon.

“What the government gave us was something spectacular in a very short period of time,” Barrack told reporters on Monday after meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. “I’m unbelievably satisfied with the response.”

While Barrack confirmed that he had received a seven-page reply from the Lebanese side, he offered no details on its contents.

Barrack said that he believed both Lebanon and Israel were seeking a path toward de-escalation. “Both countries are trying to give the same thing – the notion of a stand-down agreement, of the cessation of hostilities, and a road to peace.”

The remarks come as tensions remain high as Israel continues to bombard Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire in November.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted in October 2023 after the Lebanese group attacked Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. It spiralled into full-scale conflict by September the following year, killing more than 4,000 people – including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other senior officials – and displacing nearly 1.4 million people, according to Lebanese authorities.

Lebanon’s president and prime minister – both installed earlier this year – have promised to strengthen the state and the army, and said that Hezbollah, long viewed as the most powerful military force in Lebanon, must not be more powerful than the government.

However, Israel has continued to strike Lebanon, claiming its operations are aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rearming. Lebanese health officials say around 250 people have been killed and more than 600 wounded in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire.

Hezbollah has not issued a formal response to the US proposal. However, its leader, Naim Qassem, said on Sunday that the group would not disarm while Israel continued its aggression.

“We cannot be asked to soften our stance or lay down arms while [Israeli] aggression continues,” Qassem told thousands of supporters during Ashura commemorations in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Barrack acknowledged that Hezbollah would need guarantees that it could continue operating as a political force within Lebanon.

But signs of de-escalation were absent on the ground. Just hours before Barrack’s arrival, Israel launched a wave of air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon and carried out a ground invasion into a border village.

Lebanese officials and diplomats said the latest military action appeared to be an attempt to increase pressure on Hezbollah ahead of diplomatic discussions.

On Saturday, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported that an “Israeli enemy drone attack on a vehicle” in the Saf al-Hawa area of southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil killed one person and injured two others.

Earlier that day, the ministry said a separate Israeli drone strike wounded one person in the town of Shebaa. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported the attack hit a house in the village, which lies along Lebanon’s border with Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Stacey Solomon shares her affordable hacks for keeping kitchen cupboards organised

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Stacey Solomon shares her affordable hacks for keeping kitchen cupboards organised

Stacey Solomon is constantly sharing her organizing tips and tricks, and this time she’s revealed her simple find for organizing kitchen cabinets.

Stacey Solomon shares her affordable hacks for keeping kitchen cupboards tidy(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)

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Stacey demonstrated how she was using a simple gadget to keep her products organized by demonstrating a before-and-after of her kitchen cabinet. You can buy a variety of Lazy Susans on Amazon without breaking the bank, though it’s not entirely clear what particular product Stacey used.

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These Lazy Susan Turntable Cupboard Organisers from Okiuen 2 Pcs are ideal for resembling Stacey’s organization because they offer plenty of room for neat sauces and cooking supplies. A Lazy Susan is a spin table that can be mounted on a shelf in your refrigerator or other storage unit to keep all of your goods organized. The Lazy Susan can then be turned, eliminating the need to search through every item on the Lazy Susan.

On Amazon, this two-pack costs £13.59 and is available in two different sizes to fit your needs. The rotating turntable can also be used in your bathroom or bedroom to store perfumes, cosmetics, and other items. It also has plenty of room for condiments, sauces, and yoghurts.

These turntables offer a straightforward and convenient storage solution. A smooth rotating motion is made possible by the use of a ball-bearing made of stainless steel. This speeds up and simplifies searching for a particular item. You can access your fridge or cupboard’s innermost items in just one turn. Say goodbye to searching through a filthy closet or creating more mess.

The raised edge prevents objects from falling, and the turntable’s edge is 4 cm/3. 5 cm high. Making the most of every space in your home while keeping products organized, you can use it in the fridge to sort sauces and dressings or put it in a cupboard, as Stacey did.

Continue reading the article.

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Struggling Castleford sack head coach McGuire

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Danny McGuire, who has only been in charge for nine months, has been fired by Castleford Tigers.

The 42-year-old, who previously served as Lingard’s assistant, signed a three-year deal with the company in October.

When Bradford Bulls defeated the Tigers in the Challenge Cup, the Tigers had a poor start to the season.

The chairman’s statement announcing McGuire’s departure called it “hugely disappointing” and it marked his 13th loss in 17 Super League games.

Chris Chester, the rugby director, has been in charge for the time being.

The results and performance in last week’s game against Huddersfield were incredibly disappointing for me and everyone involved with the club, Jepson said. “It has been a challenging season,” he said.

Therefore, the board felt a change of direction was necessary.

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McGuire fired following the “flat” Giants defeat.

McGuire played for the Leeds Rhinos as a half-back, winning numerous titles.

Before leaving his position with Hull KR, the once Super League top try scorer, won eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges, and two Challenge Cups.

He joined the Craven Park side as a head of recruitment before joining Tony Smith’s coaching staff for the 2021 season.

In 2022, McGuire was given the interim charge of the team after Smith left, leading them to five victories from ten games before making his return as assistant to Willie Peters.

With the Tigers coming into the season off of a 10th-place finish last time out, his first job as head coach always seemed difficult.

Salford Red Devils, who have won four games this year, have faced them, and they were hammered 48-0 at home by Hull KR in June.

After that humiliating defeat, the team put on a strong performance in a controversial defeat to Wigan Warriors, with McGuire calling some of the decisions “pathetic” and “horrible” after the game.

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How ‘monster’ Silva, 40, is inspiring Fluminense

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A 40-year-old Thiago Silva walked the entire pitch on his knees in a gesture of gratitude after helping save Fluminense from relegation in December.

Silva will take the Brazilian national team to a Club World Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Silva and Inter Milan were the only two teams that Silva kept three clean sheets in this competition to advance to this stage.

Silva and his two sons Isago and Iago both attended Chelsea for four years, and they are still residing in London.

After visiting the club’s Cobham training facility in both September and December, Silva responded, “I’m not a spy. Although I don’t know [Enzo] Maresca very well, I do know a lot of other players there. Almost weekly, I speak with them.

We are attempting to assist in the most effective way possible with information, but we are aware that it is completely different from what we studied.

Silva’s incredible journey

Silva’s imposing playing style earned him the nickname “O Monstro,” or “Monstro,” but his comeback story could have easily earned him that title.

The path to becoming one of the greatest centre-backs of the 21st century hasn’t been straightforward because of his early experiences in Rio de Janeiro’s Campo Grande favelas and his father’s five-year abandonment.

Silva made his way into European football when he joined Porto at the age of 20 and started the B team of the Portuguese club. He left second-tier Juventude in 2004 and joined the Portuguese club.

However, the defender started experiencing cold-like symptoms while on a reserve trip to Thailand.

In the days that followed, he agreed to move to Dynamo Moscow on a loan, but Silva struggled to breathe or even perform basic tasks.

He was taken to the hospital and given a tuberculosis diagnosis. He was informed by doctors that he could have passed away had he not sought medical care for just two more weeks at home.

Due to the disease’s contagious nature, Silva was stable but unable to receive treatment, and he spent six months alone in a Moscow hospital.

He was finally cured and was able to travel back to Portugal for another six months.

Silva left Brazil to join Fluminense to rebuild his career, which was a significant setback in terms of footballing.

What he achieved at Chelsea

Chelsea’s former defender is still a gimmick for fans.

Silva’s victory in the 2021 Champions League, which saw the English club compete in this newly expanded Club World Cup, had a significant impact on the English club’s campaign.

In addition to his impressive Blues career, he also won a Uefa Super Cup and a Club World Cup in a previously shorter format.

Former Chelsea teammate Marc Cucurella described him as a “legend of football” and “a top player.” He only played for big clubs, and he texted me before the game, “Let’s go, we can see you in a few days.”

We have the chance to play against him, and we should be able to accomplish this and advance to the final, which we want to do.

The coach for Fluminense on the field

When Fluminense, who had a 1-0 lead over Inter Milan but was under heavy pressure, Silva was seen speaking to the team during a cooling-off.

He was caught by surveillance cameras making a tactical switch to a 5-4-1 formation and also suggesting Jhon Arias, a playmaker, and Everaldo, a striker, at the wing.

With a late second on the break, Fluminense snatched one of their best results in their 123-year history, manager Renato Gaucho concurred.

When asked about Silva, Gaucho responded, “I usually think Thiago is a monster on the pitch.”

He is a good friend of Chelsea and European football, and he has benefited us greatly. On the field, he serves as essentially a coach. Along with his top-notch football, his experience is crucial.

He “talks a lot to his teammates on the pitch,” especially during these significant games against major international teams. His knowledge and playing style are of the highest importance to us.

Financially speaking, “We are ugly ducklings, but winning the Club World Cup doesn’t mean that.”

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