Phil Foden was named the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s player of the year, while Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw won the women’s award. Foden, who has scored 24 goals this season, won 42% of the vote. Shaw became City’s all-time leading women’s scorer and won the Women’s Super League top scorer award. Foden and Shaw will receive their awards on May 16.
An Israeli incursion in Rafah would endanger the lives of hundreds of thousands of Gazans and severely impact humanitarian operations in the enclave. Israel has warned of an operation against Hamas in Rafah, where displaced people are living in shelters. The U.N. humanitarian office expressed concerns about a potential civilian slaughter and disruption of aid operations, including medical clinics and food distribution. The World Health Organization has prepared a contingency plan, but it may not prevent a significant increase in casualties. Additionally, there are worries that an incursion could close the Rafah crossing, hindering the import of medical supplies.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia is offering a place for U.S. students suspended from universities for supporting Palestinians in the Gaza conflict. The students have been protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza and calling on President Biden to intervene. Sanaa University, run by the Houthis, is welcoming these students to continue their studies in Yemen, condemning suppression of freedom of expression at U.S. and European universities. The offer has sparked sarcasm among Yemenis on social media.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the island province of Leyte in central Philippines on Friday. The quake was recorded at a magnitude of 5.9 by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), with a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the offshore quake. The Philippines is located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” known for volcanic activity and earthquakes. People panicked and rushed outside buildings when the earthquake hit, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Five human skeletons with missing hands and feet were found at Hitler’s military headquarters in Poland, buried inside Goering’s villa. The bodies included three adults, a baby, and an older child. The discovery has raised questions about what may have happened there, with some speculating on occult rituals or other unknown reasons. The investigation is ongoing to determine the origin of the skeletons, which were found in a part of the building with a wooden floor. The Wolf’s Lair, where the headquarters were located, was destroyed by the Nazis in 1945. The site is now open to tourists, and the Goering villa has deteriorated over time.
Thousands of low-income retirees did not receive an Easter bonus this year, with the number of those affected higher than in previous years. Only 13,500 individuals were eligible for the allowance, which was less than last year. The promised €100 allowance turned out to be only €50 per pensioner household with two individuals.
The cancer-stricken winner of the .3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will receive a 2 million lump-sum after taxes and plans to continue playing the lottery.
Cars in the north should drive on the right hand side of the road, as stated by ‘parliament speaker’ Zorlu Tore.
Two embroiled monks have been called to appear before the church investigative committee in relation to a monastery scandal.
The fact described in the text is that the person interviewed lives with their family and cat in Nicosia.