Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, said at least 17 people were killed and 123 were injured in attacks on a town on Sudan’s border with Chad.
Cairo– A medical group reported that 17 people died and many others were injured in the latest heavy fighting between the warring parties in Sudan.
Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, or MSF, said in a post on Twitter late Tuesday that 66 people were in critical condition following Monday’s attacks in Tina.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, expanded their attacks on military areas in Tina, but troops were able to repel them and force them to retreat, the army said in an update.
The attack intensified near the border between the army and the RSF, which have been at war since April 2023. Conflict: More than 40,000 people have been killed, according to UN figures, but aid groups say the real number may be much higher.
Tina is one of the last areas held by Sudanese forces in the vast Darfur region, which has been under the control of the RSF since October 2025. When the Adre border crossing was temporarily closed recently, the nearby Tyne crossing was also used as the only route for humanitarian aid and distribution across the border from Chad.
Chad said last month that it happened and closed its borders with Sudan “until further notice” in an effort to limit the spread of the conflict in its region.
MSF teams and Chadian health services treated people injured in Monday’s attacks at a new hospital in Tyne, Chad.
An MSF employee at the hospital said doctors were treating patients without water or electricity and relying on generators and solar panels. The influx of new patients is also depleting the stock of medicines.
Sudan descended into chaos.
Chad briefly closed its border in April 2023, soon after Sudan descended into chaos, when a power struggle between the army and the RSF escalated into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country.
Darfur and Kordofan regions become the center of Sudan war. Deadly drone strikes are frequently reported in Kordofan. Drone attacks in the Sudanese region of Kordofan have taken a growing toll. Analysts and humanitarian workers have previously said civilians and aid operations have been hindered.
Venezuela clinched its first World Baseball Classic title with a dramatic 3-2 victory over the United States in the decisive final on Eugenio Suarez’s tie-breaking double in the ninth inning.
The historic win sparked wild celebrations both on the field and in the South American nation, as players clad in glittering medals sang their national anthem alongside thousands of fans long after the final out.
Suarez’s decisive hit came after Bryce Harper’s two-run homer in the eighth sensationally tied the score for the United States.
Luis Arraez walked in the game-winning run; pinch-runner Javier Sanoja advanced to second and then saw the score when Suarez doubled to left-centre on a full-count changeup.
Daniel Palencia then ended the game in the bottom of the ninth, striking out two to finish off a three-hitter for his third save of the WBC, sealing Venezuela’s first championship. Echoing the victory, Captain Salvador Perez described the deep national significance.
“The World Series is the biggest championship in the big leagues, but when you fight for your country, it goes beyond that.” This feeling, the country where you were born and raised, the sacrifices of our parents, the people who helped us – that’s why it’s so important for me and for Venezuela,” he said.
Salvador Perez admitted it was a big moment for his nation. (A.P)
The victory prompted Acting President Delsey Rodriguez to declare Wednesday a national day of happiness, making it a non-working holiday for all but essential workers.
In the capital, Caracas, thousands gathered in the Plaza de la Juventud, singing the national anthem amid the blare of car horns.
High school student Urleni Mestra captured the collective pride, saying, “I’m so happy; it’s so much for me! The United States is a superpower, and I’m so proud of Venezuela for the fact that we beat them.”
Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr was visibly emotional, adding, “My country needs this championship. I just want to make my people proud. That’s what I did today.”
Venezuela built an early 2-0 lead at Lone Depot Park, courtesy of Mikel Garcia’s third-inning sacrifice fly and Valeri Abreu’s fifth-inning home run off rookie Nolan McLean.
A sellout crowd of 36,190 Latin American supporters roared their approval, creating an atmosphere that felt like home for the Venezuelan squad.
Left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and a string of dominant relievers, including Eduardo Bazardo, Jose Butto, Angel Zarpa, and Andres Machado, effectively limited the Americans to just two hits over seven innings.
Garcia noted the overwhelming support: “We felt at home. There were more Venezuelan fans than American fans.”
The American team, despite boasting a star-studded roster, struggled to find its offensive rhythm throughout the tournament.
Mark DeRosa (right) admits that America has struggled to eradicate its crime. (Getty Images)
Manager Mark DeRosa faced questions regarding his pitching strategy, particularly Mason Miller’s decision to start Garrett Whitlock in the ninth inning, citing a prior agreement with the Padres to use Miller only in safe situations.
DeRosa acknowledged the team’s struggles: “It seemed like we couldn’t get the offence going the whole tournament.” The U.S. scored just nine runs in its three knockout-round games, batting a paltry .188.
Michael Garcia was named tournament MVP, hitting .385 with a WBC-high 10 hits and seven RBIs.
He expressed strong confidence in his team’s success: “They underestimated Venezuela because we have never won anything, but we are strong. We won today, and I expect to be ranked No. 1 in the new rankings. 1 and Japan is No. 2.”
For the U.S., star players like Aaron Judge, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the finals and hit .222 with five RBIs in the tournament, and Alex Bregman, who batted .143 with four RBIs, were largely offensive. Despite his late heroics, Harper finished the tournament batting .214 with three RBIs.
While the United States, Japan, and the Dominican Republic received much of the pre-tournament attention, Venezuela’s success was perhaps less surprising due to its strong baseball pedigree.
63 players born in Venezuela appeared on Major League Baseball’s Opening Day rosters last year, second only to the Dominican Republic outside of the United States.
The Venezuelan team, repeatedly described by its players as a “family”, exemplified that bond, with brothers Wilson and William Contreras walking to the podium together to receive their medals and singing the national anthem, “Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Glory to the Brave)”. Suarez summed up the spirit: “We play with passion, with love, because we feel the jersey.”
Despite the fierce rivalry, Harper showed commendable sportsmanship by shaking hands with the Venezuelan players after the final out. “I understand what it takes to win games,” he said.
“They had a fantastic tournament, and I just wanted to tell them: congratulations. They are the best team in the world.”
Eugenio Suarez stepped up when his team needed him the most. (Getty Images)
Venezuela’s victory marks only the second time a Latin American nation has claimed the WBC title since the Dominican Republic’s victory in 2013, leaving the United States without a title since 2017.
As the Venezuelans celebrated their hard-fought victory, running onto the field, dejected American players stared from their dugout rails.
The judge openly expressed his frustration: “We came here, we all put on this uniform, and we signed up to go out there and get a gold medal.”
However, the Venezuelan squad produced a truly historic moment for their nation, proving the words of their manager, Omar Lopez: “Baseball wanted us to fail, to fall. You put your individuality aside and you’re going to get these results.”
Bayern Munich could hand 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott his first-team debut in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The German giants have three goalkeepers struggling with injuries and Prescott will play in the second leg of their last 16 tie against Atalanta if Jonas Erbig fails to recover from injury, head coach Vincent Kompany said.
Arbig suffered an injury in Bayern’s 6-1 win in Italy last week, while regular starter Manuel Neuer is working his way towards full fitness after suffering a muscle strain and third-choice keeper Sven Ulrich picked up an adductor issue in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen.
“Jonas trained normally today [Tuesday]. ” Tomorrow’s decision will be a clinical one,” Kompany said.
“If everything goes well, Arbig will be in goal. If not, we will have to find another solution.”
Prescott, a German youth international who plays for Bayern’s under-19s, will need clearance from German labour authorities to work evenings because he is a teenager.
He has been on Bayern’s bench in their last two matches, with fellow teenage keeper Leon Klanack, 19, also out with a thigh injury.
19-year-old reserve team keeper Janis Bartl has featured on the Bayern bench in two Bundesliga matches this season, but it is Prescott who Kompany will have to turn to if needed.
“He [Prescott] It is hushed. Overall, as an employee, we are also calm. If he plays tomorrow, he will get our full support. Everyone will help,” the company said.
“There will never be a young player who will be forced to play the lead role. No matter what happens tomorrow, we have full confidence in him.”
Neuer, a World Cup winner and 12-time Bundesliga champion with Bayern, has played 19 times in the league this season, with the 37-year-old’s last appearance coming on March 6.
The 22-year-old Urbig has made eight league appearances, including six starts, while the 37-year-old Ulrich made his first appearance of the season on Saturday.
Bayern, the reigning Bundesliga champions and current league leader, will face either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the last eight if they beat Atalanta.
Hansi Flick has declared that Barcelona will be his “last club” as he closes in on a new contract with the Spanish giants.
The club’s newly elected president, Juan Laporta, confirmed that the 61-year-old German’s contract would be renewed as soon as possible, before Barca’s Champions League last 16 second leg against Newcastle.
Flick’s immediate focus, however, remained on guiding his team to the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite competition.
Regarding his future in the pre-match press conference, Flick said: “Now is not the time to talk about the election or anything else. We have a big game tomorrow.
“Everyone knows I’m happy here, but I also have to talk to my family. There will be time for that. I love working here. I have a wonderful family and excellent support in Barcelona.
“In football, I always aim for the highest level. I’m not thinking about leaving. Barca will be my last club.”
Flick’s reluctance to discuss anything other than a crucial 90 minutes on Wednesday evening was perhaps understandable, given the difficulties the La Liga leaders endured at St James’ Park last week.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that the Spanish club will be his last managerial role. (Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Lamine Yamal’s penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time prevented the Magpies from arriving at the Nou Camp with a 1-0 first-leg lead, which they would have secured thanks to an impressive strike from Harvey Barnes.
Barca beat Eddie Howe’s men 2-1 on Tyneside in the opening group stage game in September, but Flick learnt enough on their return that the third leg of the competition this season could be anything but straightforward and that there was little margin for error.
He said, “They press high, they are very quick and they defend well. It will be a tough, very physical match. We will need to be close to perfect.
“The squad is highly motivated. The Champions League is special. Everyone wants to play in it, and it pushes you forward.
“We have to be positive and believe. We can win this competition, but we need every player to give their best.”
Newly elected club president Juan Laporta has confirmed that the 61-year-old German’s deal will be renewed as soon as possible. (Associated Press)
Nineteen-year-old central defender Pau Cuberci found himself in his ring at St James’, but he believes the hosts can cause more problems on their pitch in Howe, where they have won all 12 games since returning to the venue, which is still being redeveloped.
Cubbery said of Newcastle: “Their intensity on the pitch is unbelievable. We knew who we were up against in the first leg.
“Defensively we were forceful, but going forward we lacked a bit of tempo.
“They have a lot of quality, but we are focusing on ourselves and what we can do better.”
Donald Trump’s latest public appearance reveals a lot.
Here are four:
Inconsistency on discussions with Iranians
The US president has said several times in recent hours that negotiations with the Iranians are ongoing.
“They want to make a deal,” he said Sunday night on the plane back to Washington, D.C. “They want to make a deal,” he said again Monday.
But when asked the obvious questions—“Who are you talking to who wants to make a deal?” and “What does the deal look like?” – The President could not answer.
Instead, he said that all the people he had been talking to were now dead. He has said this before, strangely attributing it to the success of the military campaign.
He also considered whether they would really want to make a deal with the Iranians, even if they wanted to. These thoughts were full of “They want to make a deal.”
image: Trump looks at a model plane commemorating the US bombing against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Photo: Reuters
artificial intelligence
The President reveals that he has seen a video (possibly on social media) showing the American aircraft carrier, Abraham Lincoln, being attacked and set on fire.
He then revealed that he called his generals and asked, “What’s the matter with Abraham Lincoln? It looks like it’s on fire.”
Then he was told that it was fake.
The incident raises serious questions about what kind of content the President is absorbing and believing on social media.
The Starmer Call
The President and the Prime Minister spoke on the phone on Sunday. The “readout” of the call from Downing Street was thin and revealed little. A source later told me that the call went “excellent” and there was a “clear shared interest in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.”
The call did not reflect any public frustration shown by the President, according to my sources.
The President has now revealed another window into that call.
“You know the UK – the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom said to me yesterday, ‘I’m meeting with my team to make a determination.’
“I said, ‘You don’t need to meet the team. You’re the Prime Minister. You can make your own… Why do you need to meet your team to find out if you send us some minesweepers…?'”
Trump: ‘Britain was considered the Rolls Royce of allies.’
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In another moment of conscious thought, he revealed that he had recently been briefed about the geographic power structure in Lebanon – something that is important to understand, given the Israeli military operations the US is supporting there right now. In the same sentence he also expressed surprise that people even live in Ukraine or Lebanon.
This passage is a verbatim transcript of that moment: “…an important man, a wealthy man, whose parents live in Lebanon. I said, ‘Actually, how do you live in Lebanon? Your parents? Oh, yes, they live there. And over the years, they have become accustomed to the fact that it is being bombed here.’
“But they explained to me that it’s actually a different section of Lebanon. This is the section where Hezbollah is, and they’ve got used to it, I think… I mean, people live in Ukraine.
“You would think they wouldn’t live in Ukraine, but they live in Ukraine. I don’t know if I would, but they live in Ukraine. They live in Lebanon.”
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Joseph Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to resign during the ongoing war in Iran.
In his resignation letter shared on Twitter, Kent said he could not support the conflict, arguing that Iran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States. He also asserted that Israel and its powerful lobby initiated the war.
Legal experts have pointed out that under current laws, the US would need to establish an imminent threat before joining the war. The White House and the office of the director of national intelligence did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
After much consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.
I cannot morally support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran poses no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we have initiated
The sudden resignation reportedly caught intelligence officials off guard. Kent is considered close to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has maintained a low profile since the conflict began.
Trump’s Iran war: discontent from within
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Joe Kent – NCTC Director
Joe Kent served as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, the agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats. He was appointed to this post on the basis of 52-44 votes. Before joining Trump’s administration, he ran two unsuccessful campaigns for Congress in Washington state.
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Proud Boys member paid for consulting
During his 2022 congressional campaign, Kent paid far-right Proud Boys member Graham Jorgensen for consulting work and teamed up with Patriot Prayer founder Joey Gibson.
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Refused to refute January 6 conspiracy
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Kent refused to distance himself from claims that federal agents instigated the January 6 Capitol attack or that Trump won the 2020 election.
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Kent says he cannot support the war “in good conscience”
Kent announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing deep concerns about the justification of US military strikes in Iran. He publicly stated that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and attributed the start of the war directly to Israeli pressure and its American lobby.
“Iran poses no imminent threat to our country, and it is clear that we started this war because of pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”
– Joe Kent, resignation statement
speaker framing
Johnson: Israel was going to act alone
House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that the White House believed Israel was determined to attack Iran independently, giving Trump a “very difficult decision” – effectively obliging the US to join the attacks.
then vs now
Gabbard once called the Iran war a disaster. Now he is silent.
Tulsi Gabbard, now director of national intelligence under Trump, has not posted about Iran on social media since the attacks began last month. Her office declined to say whether she supported him.
“An all-out war with Iran would render the wars we have witnessed in Iraq and Afghanistan insignificant.” It would be far more costly in lives, American lives, and American taxpayer dollars – and to accomplish what goal?”
– Tulsi Gabbard, six years ago
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Testimony to take place this week
Gabbard is scheduled to testify before lawmakers along with CIA Director Ratcliffe and FBI Director Patel at the annual threats hearing, which is now under fire from questions about the Iran war.
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School strike likely to impact hearing
Old US intelligence is believed to have led to a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school, killing more than 165 people. It is expected that lawmakers will put direct pressure on Gabbard on this issue.
Kent’s resignation doesn’t come from any Democrat or centrist — it comes from deep military-intelligence evidence and a Republican Senate-confirmed figure with ties to the MAGA base. His public break signals that unease about the Iran war extends right to Trump’s coalition.
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Kent and Warner agree: no imminent danger existed
Senator Mark Warner—the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee and a long-time Kent critic— validated the origins of Kent’s resignation, saying there was no credible evidence of an imminent Iranian threat to justify the attacks. Both the left and right sides are in agreement.
Source: Associated Press US Senate confirmation record
Resignation signals unease within Trump’s base
Kent, who was confirmed by a 52-44 vote last July, was the head of the agency responsible for analysing terrorist threats. His resignation highlights growing unease within Trump’s administration about the logic behind the war.
This step has been taken amid growing domestic security concerns
The leadership change comes at a time when concerns over terrorism in the US have increased following recent attacks at a Michigan synagogue and the University of Virginia.
Trump offered to change stance
Trump has offered varying explanations for the attacks and rejected claims that Israel pushed the US into action. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that the administration’s belief that Israel could act independently would leave Trump with a “very difficult decision”.
No immediate response from White House or DNI office
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and a White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about Kent’s resignation.
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Democrats opposed Kent, but supported his Iran stance
Democrats had previously opposed Kent’s confirmation over alleged ties to the far right. However, after his resignation, Senator Mark Warner said Kent was right on Iran, saying there was no credible evidence of an imminent threat.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Mikey van de Ven has described reports.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Mikey van de Ven has described reports that players have stopped caring during the Premier League’s relegation battle as ‘the biggest nonsense’.
The Netherlands international was suspended as Spurs picked up their first point under Igor Tudor with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, leaving them just one point behind 18th-placed West Ham.
Spurs now turn their attention back to the Champions League as they face the seemingly insurmountable task of overturning a three-goal deficit after a 5-2 first-leg loss to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 tie.
Speaking before the game, Van de Ven took issue with the notion that he and his teammates were already locked in.
“Reporters just talk sometimes and it’s like, ‘How did you know that?’ For example, the players are off. This claim is not true.
“They say the players will leave either way. It’s just nonsense and it’s only a problem when people start believing it. It’s just the biggest nonsense.
“Sometimes we read things ourselves and are like, ‘What is this?’ The other day we read something about a boy who is going to leave and doesn’t care what happens. We’re just reading, like, ‘How did that turn out?’
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“It brings a lot of anxiety because the fans are starting to believe it.
“Everybody involved cares a lot about the situation we’re in. That’s the most important thing right now. Then if some reports come out that guys don’t care anymore, that’s disappointing for our guys.
“For me it’s disappointing because people start thinking differently about me. I simply want to maintain my fitness and improve my performance. I know the last games haven’t been my best. The most important thing is that I give 100 per cent to this club.”
‘The players really care,’ insists Tudor.
Image: Igor Tudor says Sunday’s performance against Liverpool can give his side confidence for the rest of the season.
Although Sunday’s draw at Anfield may have given Tudor his first point as Tottenham head coach, he is still looking for his first win in charge.
With Van de Ven’s visit to Atletico a free hit that led to Spurs’ position in the tie, Tudor hopes a performance against Liverpool can give them more confidence before they must win at the bottom of the table. Sunday’s clash with Nottingham Forest, live on Sky Sports.
“Of course, it’s important,” said the former Juventus and Croatia centre-back. “When you have a positive performance, it gives everyone confidence. It confirms goodwill.
“The players really care. It’s very difficult at the moment. I believe there was a positive moment in the last match. We have to be honest with what we can give on the pitch. I’m happy for everyone and now we have to continue.”
