United States and Nigerian armed forces have killed a senior commander of ISIS during a joint military operation. President Donald Trump disclosed this in a post on Truth Social late Friday, claiming the operation had greatly diminished the militant group’s power. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,” he stated. The president named the target as “Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS operations globally. “He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans,” Trump said. According...

Ollie Watkins scored twice and provided an assist as Aston Villa brushed aside Liverpool to seal qualification for next season’s Champions League. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Villa in the first half with a superb finish, but Liverpool responded early in the second period when Virgil van Dijk headed home from a set-piece. Villa quickly regained control five minutes later after Dominik Szoboszlai slipped in possession, allowing Watkins to punish Liverpool with a clinical finish before the striker added his second from close range in the 73rd minute. John McGinn later produced a stunning long-range effort to extend Villa’s lead, while Van Dijk grabbed a late consolation goal...

United States and Nigerian armed forces have killed a senior commander of ISIS during a joint military operation. President Donald Trump disclosed this in a...

Ollie Watkins scored twice and provided an assist as Aston Villa brushed aside Liverpool to seal qualification for next season’s Champions League. Morgan Rogers opened...