Thousands of Albanians have protested a Kushner-linked coastal resort plan they say threatens protected wetlands, flamingos and other wildlife. Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the project as a major investment that would bring jobs and infrastructure.
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Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon, saying any truce must begin with an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israel said it would continue military operations as strikes and shelling were reported across the south.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a conditional ceasefire that would require Hezbollah to stop firing and leave parts of southern Lebanon. Strikes continued after the announcement, while Iran warned that any Israeli attack on Beirut could restart a wider war.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won the 2023 U.S. Open men's singles final, tying Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 major titles. He beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, becoming the oldest man to win the tournament in the open era. His victory puts him one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era and fortifies his status as the athlete with the most men's Grand Slam titles. Djokovic presented a master class on winning, his body never faltering, his resolve ice cold.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is set to play Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, with Djokovic looking to become the most successful male tennis player in history with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. This marks the end of the Big Three era in men's tennis, with Djokovic having already won two more major titles at the Australian Open and French Open this year. The last American man to win the U.S. Open singles title was Andy Roddick in 2003.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain ended Novak Djokovic's 34-match winning streak and claimed his first championship at Wimbledon and second Grand Slam trophy overall, in an epic five-set match at the All England Club. The match featured a 24-minute single game, which Alcaraz won to secure the victory, and marked a major upset for Djokovic and a major milestone for the 20-year-old Alcaraz. The age gap between the two was the widest in any men's Slam final since 1974, making the match a memorable one.
Novak Djokovic, a tennis champion, has once again made headlines for his foray into geopolitics. On Tuesday, a NATO-led mission in Kosovo saw more than 30 peacekeepers injured in clashes with ethnic Serbs. Djokovic spoke to reporters about Kosovo after his Round 1 match at the French Open, sparking debate about his involvement in such a sensitive issue. His past comments on controversial topics, such as his father's videos during the Australian Open and his decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, have also caused controversy.
In response to two mass shootings, the Serbian Interior Ministry has launched an anti-gun crackdown, including a month-long amnesty period for citizens to hand in their unregistered weapons. In the first three days, nearly 6,000 weapons, 300,000 rounds of ammunition, and 470 explosive devices have been handed over. The amnesty period is intended to reduce the number of unregistered weapons in circulation and make Serbia a safer place.