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Holders Man Utd beat Man City 2-0 to reach third successive FA Cup final United will play Chelsea at Wembley on 18 May Celin Bizet curled in opener, Grace Clinton headed in second Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Holders Manchester United reached a third successive FA Cup final with an impressive victory over rivals Manchester City at Joie Stadium. Defeat is a crushing blow to City, whose hopes of winning silverware this season have now ended after a disappointing campaign. United, who won the competition for the first time last season, were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Celin Bizet and Grace Clinton. City were without several big-name players through injury and struggled to find a way back into the game despite efforts from Brazil forward Kerolin. United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made an exceptional double-save to push Yui Hasegawa's free-kick onto the crossbar and kept out Lily Murphy's headed rebound in the second half, which was City's best chance. However, United also came close to extending their lead with Ella Toone and Bizet denied by goalkeeper Khiara Keating on several occasions. City's depleted squad fought back in a more even second half but United's defence - who have the best record in the Women's Super League this season - stood strong and helped carry them to victory. It is a remarkable achievement for United as they face a third successive trip to Wembley to contest for the FA Cup trophy, while they remain on course to secure a Champions League qualification spot for next season. They meet WSL runaway leaders Chelsea in the final on 18 May - a repeat of the 2023 final which the Blues won 1-0. "To do it and get back to a final is no mean feat. I'm really pleased and especially with the performance because I thought we were incredible," said manager Marc Skinner. "It will always be caveated with City's injuries but we have to play the team ahead of us. I thought we dominated and it should have been more. "There was a moment in the game at the Etihad [earlier this season] where we let them back into it - but there was none of that today. It was pure control." Having already fallen behind in the race to secure a top-three spot in the league, City's hopes for silverware and a positive end to the campaign were resting purely on success in the FA Cup. But with more key players ruled out through injury during the international break – Vivianne Miedema and Jill Roord both picked up issues with the Netherlands – it was always going to be tough. Interim manager Nick Cushing's side were put under pressure immediately by United as the visitors pressed intensely and tested City's defence with direct balls over the top. Jayde Riviere constantly found Bizet down the right-hand side and England international Toone dominated midfield. It was Toone's searching ball in behind that picked out Bizet early on and she coolly curled it into the far corner past goalkeeper Keating. City had barely settled before Clinton made it 2-0 when she was allowed to move through the box completely unmarked to head Gabby George's corner in. There was a response from City but only after striker Mary Fowler was forced off with a knee injury and Cushing had to move players out of position to accommodate with an already-thin bench. Kerolin stepped up to the plate, causing havoc for United's defence, but could not beat Tullis-Joyce with an acrobatic volley and had other efforts blocked by centre-backs Maya le Tissier and Millie Turner. At the other end, City goalkeeper Keating was kept busy as Toone and Bizet came close to extending United's lead. The depleted squad left few options for Cushing off the bench and even though United took their foot off the gas a little in the second half, City did not have enough to fight their way back into it. "My message this week will be to go and perform for our fans. We need to strip it back to basics," said City interim boss Cushing. "We have to show more desire. This team is a winning team and we have to make sure every person and process is focused around the direction of winning. "At the moment, we're in a position we shouldn't be in." While City's summer is set for a rebuild – they must reflect on a poor campaign, find a way to close the gap on title rivals Chelsea and recruit a permanent manager – United's could end in trophy success. England midfielder Clinton spent last season on loan at Tottenham and had to miss the final, in which they lost to her parent club United, but she now has a chance to play in the showpiece, alongside best friend and team-mate Bizet, who was also in the Spurs squad last year. It was fitting their names were on the scoresheet at Joie Stadium.

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Sana Khan Says Goodbye To Her Dear Mother Saeeda Khan Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun A Heartfelt Goodbye

Ex-actress and Bigg Boss 6 popularity Sana Khan recently shared a very emotional moment with her fans: the death of her mother, Saeeda Khan. Sadly, she posted the loss in Instagram Stories with a heavy heart, writing “My beloved mother, Mrs. Saeeda, died of illness after a prolonged struggle.” Her message was a soft, heartfelt goodbye, part eulogy, part prayer, being the intense, unshatterable bond between a daughter and her mother. The news, filled with hope and tranquility, requested well-wishers to pray for Saeeda Khan’s peaceful journey to the afterlife. Though not in the limelight herself, Mrs. Saeeda Khan was also visible from time to time on Sana’s social media platform. From tightening her daughter’s shoelaces to standing firmly alongside her through life’s many ups and downs, her presence was one of warmth and resilience. In 2023, Sana shared a lovely video of her mom doing a simple yet sweet thing: tying shoelaces. It was captioned: “There is no love more honest and selfless than a mother’s love.” Such simple words summed up what so many already know but conveniently forget to speak of: the silentpower of a mother’s love. Sana Khan, once queen of television screens with her glamorous and sassy roles in movies such as Jai Ho and web series Special OPS, quit showbiz in 2020 to take up a spiritual lifestyle. She said that the choice came after wanting to have a life that is conducive to her beliefs and religion, something she tended to attribute to the lessons and prayers of her mom. In large measure, Saeeda Khan’s quiet influence was an integral part of Sana’s inspiring transformation from celebrity to devout businesswoman and inspirational figure. Sana informed her followers that her mother’s Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) was held at Oshiwara Kabristan after the Isha prayer at 9:45 PM on Tuesday. While she would not say what killed her, she said that her mother had been sick for a while. What was evident in her message was not the sorrow, as much as it was sure to be present, but the strength, the acceptance, and the faith in prayer. Her statement, “Your prayers for my mother will be helpful,” resonated with humility and faith. In this era of continuous digital noise, Sana Khan’s message put things into perspective for many about what really matters: relationships, faith, and thankfulness. She was not a celebrity or influencer at that moment. She was a daughter who was grieving her mother, requesting prayers, and expressing gratitude. Her path from stardom to a spiritually centered existence has been a source of inspiration many times, and this moment, this profoundly intimate goodbye, revealed her strength and the principles that guide her. Although Mrs. Saeeda Khan is no longer on this earth, her love and teachings are remembered through her daughter. A mother’s memory never rests in memories but in the ideals that she shares and the love that is left behind. For fans and followers, this moment is not just about mourning a loss. It’s about celebrating a life of quiet strength, unconditional love, and unwavering faith. A Final Thought: Keep Her in Your Prayers As Sana continues to heal and remember her mother in her own private way, she has only asked for one thing from her followers: duas (prayers). Let us remember Mrs. Saeeda Khan not just as Sana Khan’s mother, but as a woman who raised a daughter strong enough to walk away from fame in pursuit of peace. May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah. Amen.

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Wildfire Risks As Climate Change Fuels Extreme Heatwave In Southern Europe

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F). Local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires and urged people to take shelter, as Southern Europe experiences the summer’s first severe heatwave and as experts link the rising frequency and intensity of soaring temperatures to climate change. Acute heatwaves were recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal through the weekend and into Sunday, with locals and tourists alike battling the sweltering conditions. Ambulances were also on standby near tourist hot spots. Two-thirds of Portugal was on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and wildfires, with temperatures in Lisbon expected to top 42C (107F). In Lisbon, 39-year-old pharmacist Sofia Monnteiro told the AFP news agency that despite advising people “not to go out” during the hottest hours of the day, “we have already had some cases of heat strokes and burns”. Several areas in the southern half of Portugal, including Lisbon, are under a red warning until Monday night due to “persistently extremely high maximum temperature values”, said the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Firefighters mobilised in several countries to tackle blazes. Fires broke out in France and Turkiye Sunday, with other countries on heightened alert. Much of Portugal was also on high alert Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires – as was the Italian island of Sicily, where firefighters tackled 15 blazes Saturday. In Italy, a few regions — Lazio, Tuscany, Calabria, Puglia and Umbria — were planning to ban some outdoor work activities during the hottest hours of the day in response to the record-high temperatures. Italian trade unions pushed the government to expand such measures at a national level. On Sunday, the Italian Health Ministry placed 21 out of 27 monitored cities under its highest heat alert, including top holiday destinations like Rome, Milan and Naples. Hospital emergency departments across Italy have reported an increase in heatstroke cases, according to Mario Guarino, vice president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine. “We’ve seen around a 10-percent increase, mainly in cities that not only have very high temperatures but also a higher humidity rate,” he told the AFP. It is mainly elderly people, cancer patients or homeless people, presenting with dehydration, heat stroke, fatigue.” Greece was again on high wildfire alert with the heatwave there expected to continue throughout the weekend. A large wildfire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, forcing evacuations and road closures near the ancient Temple of Poseidon. Greek authorities deployed 130 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 helicopters to battle the blaze, while police evacuated 40 people, with five areas under evacuation orders. In Spain, locals and tourists were desperately trying to keep cool, as temperatures reached as high as 42C (107F) in the southern city of Seville along with other locations in the south and central parts of the country. Southern regions of Spain recorded temperatures above seasonal averages, prompting health alerts and safety recommendations from authorities. The country’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has said that June is set to break yet another record, becoming the hottest such month since records started. Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region due to global warming. A Lancet Public Health study published last year highlighted the increasing risk of heat-related deaths due to climate change. The study predicted that heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century under current climate policies. While more people die from cold than heat, the study stressed that rising temperatures will offset the benefits of milder winters, leading to a significant net increase in heat-related mortality. Scientists say climate change is stoking hotter and more intense heatwaves, particularly in cities where the so-called “urban heat island” effect amplifies temperatures among tightly packed buildings. “The heatwaves in the Mediterranean region have become more frequent and more intense in recent years, with peaks of 37 degrees [Celsius, 100F] or even more in cities, where the urban heat island effect raises the temperatures even further,” said Emanuela Piervitali, a researcher at the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA). Experts have warned that intense heat can affect daily life, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children. Local authorities have advised against any physical activity during the hottest hours of the day, and recommended drinking plenty of fluids. Follow Al Jazeera English:...

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PSG Defeats Messi, Inter Miami In FIFA Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight clash with Bayern Munich or Flamengo. Paris Saint-Germain have thrashed their former player Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with Joao Neves scoring twice en route to victory. A Miami own goal and a strike by Achraf Hakimi widened the margin to four by halftime at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. The European champions will face the winner between Bayern Munich and Flamengo in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Oscar Ustari made six saves for Inter Miami while PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make just three after Miami were held without a shot attempted for the first 50 minutes. The match was Messi’s first time facing PSG since leaving the club and coming to the United States two years ago. Desire Doue won PSG a free kick just outside the penalty area less than five minutes into the match. Vitinha took the kick and connected with Neves, who headed it on the run across Ustari’s body and into the net. Miami defender Noah Allen took a tumble and subbed out due to injury in the 19th minute. His replacement, Tomas Aviles, immediately earned a yellow card by tripping up Nuno Mendes. PSG continued to control play until Neves doubled the advantage in the 39th minute. Fabian Ruiz dispossessed Sergio Busquets, and a quick passing sequence freed up Neves for an open shot from the centre of the box. Aviles’s unfortunate match continued when he accidentally chested a PSG cross over his own goal line in the 44th minute. Moments later, PSG’s Bradley Barcola made a perfect run to receive a pass deep in the box, and he passed it back to Hakimi. His first shot ricocheted off Ustari’s head and the crossbar, but Hakimi scored his own rebound for a 4-0 advantage. After a quiet first half, Messi was credited with Miami’s first shot attempt in the 51st minute when he had a left-footer deflected over the net. Inter Miami’s best chance came early in the second half. A Messi pass to Luis Suarez sent him clear at the side of the net, but the ball slid harmlessly off his foot without a shot. The 38-year-old striker kicked a water bottle over the barrier in frustration, summing up the day for Inter Miami. Messi finally connected with Inter Miami’s first shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but it was easily scooped up by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Messi had another chance on a header with about 10 minutes remaining, forcing Donnarumma to make a diving save in the only real threat to his third clean sheet of the tournament. Neves said it was a very “positive” day for PSG. “It is the first time I have scored two [goals] in one game, so I am very happy. But I am happier for the win,” he told DAZN. “We have the same confidence [as before]. We will play our game, no matter against who [our opponents are]. We are tired now, but we will recover [before the quarterfinal].” Inter Miami’s coach Javier Mascherano told DAZN that the game was a good learning experience for his side. “We knew today was going to be very, very difficult. They [PSG] are probably the best team in the world,” he said. “In the second half, we tried to play and show our worth.” Follow Al Jazeera English:...