
Syrian president heads to Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing country's return to Arab fold
Syrian President Bashar Assad's office says he is heading to Saudi Arabia to attend an Arab League summit
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Bernardo Silva eyes different ending as Man City reach Champions League final
Bernardo Silva is determined to right a wrong after firing Manchester City back to the Champions League final. The Portugal playmaker struck twice as City overpowered Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday to set up a clash with Inter Milan in next month’s Istanbul showpiece. It marks a return to the final for City two years on from their disappointing loss to Chelsea on European club football’s top night and Silva wants to ensure the result is different this time. The 28-year-old said: “The final of the Champions League is always an unbelievable occasion. “I’ve only played it once and the outcome was wasn’t very happy for me. Let’s try and change that. “We know that we play against a very tough team. I watched their game on Tuesday and they are very organised collectively. “We’re going to study them, follow the manager’s plan once again and try to, individually and collectively, put out the best possible performance, like this one, to be as close as possible to winning that game.” City produced one of the greatest performances in the club’s history to move a step closer to winning the competition for the first time. Real Madrid, the holders and 14-time winners of the trophy, had no answer to City’s dizzying combination of movement, speed, strength and cutting edge. City made a blistering start and maintained the intensity throughout. Silva put them into a thoroughly deserved lead after 23 minutes and added a second before the interval. An Eder Militao own goal and late Julian Alvarez strike made the scoreline 5-1 on aggregate and truly reflective of their superiority. Victory could have been even more emphatic with Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois making three fine saves to deny Erling Haaland. City’s display ensured sweet revenge for their loss to the same opponents in the semi-finals last year. “I’m very happy because the performance was amazing,” Silva said. “From minute one, the pressure that we put on Real Madrid’s defence – we pushed them back and we created lots of chances. “And with our people – the energy – we felt the momentum that we created. It helped a lot. “The second half started in a weird way where they put us under a bit of pressure but I think the team was very resilient, very organised, and the difference from this year to last year was the chances – we created most of them. We took them and we scored the goals.” The Champions League final could be the crowning moment of a glorious treble for Pep Guardiola’s City this season. They will claim the first of the three trophies they are chasing if they beat Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Silva said: “Yes, with our people again. Hopefully we can give them another happy day and give them the special moment of winning five (Premier Leagues) in six years, which is not easy in this country. “We’re going to rest, sleep well, eat well and prepare well to be at our best and give that happiness to them because they deserve it.” Read More Rumours: Man Utd ‘agree terms’ with Napoli defender, PSG target Silva Man City reach perfection with Real Madrid humiliation that raises complex questions Man City crush holders to book Champions League final return Bernardo Silva’s unique talents lead Man City’s evisceration of Real Madrid Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE: Result and reaction as City make Champions League final Can Pep get the better of Carlo? – 5 talking points ahead of City’s semi-final
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Kim Kardashian exerts 'enormous pressure' on North to achieve fame, source says it's part of the 'master plan'
A source said, 'If Kim had her way, North would already have her own reality show, clothing line, and an established brand'
1970-01-01 08:00

Slovenia media guide
An overview of the media in Slovenia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Lube: how to level up your sex life
Lube, or lubricant if you’re fancy, has had a bit of a PR problem to
1970-01-01 08:00

Walmart lifts annual sales, profit view on resilient consumer spending
(Reuters) -Walmart Inc raised its annual sales and profit targets on Thursday as the retail behemoth drew from price-conscious shoppers
1970-01-01 08:00

Xi Jinping says no to 'street stall economy' in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has opposed the lifting of curbs on street vendors in Beijing, signaling splits within government over a policy shift aimed at tackling rising unemployment.
1970-01-01 08:00

5 things to know for May 18: G7 summit, TikTok, Classified docs, Gun control, Florida
CNN's 5 Things brings you the news you need to know every morning.
1970-01-01 08:00

DeSantis is angling to run to the right of Trump on abortion, guns and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said little publicly about the six-week abortion ban he signed this year or about former President Donald Trump.
1970-01-01 08:00

Syria's Assad boosted by return to Arab fold
BEIRUT President Bashar al-Assad has always seen time as an ally in the Syrian civil war, along with
1970-01-01 08:00

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge wins Spain's 2023 Asturias award for sports
Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for 2023
1970-01-01 08:00

Czech Republic country profile
Provides an overview of the Czech Republic, including key facts about this central European country.
1970-01-01 08:00