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India’s recent airstrikes in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have escalated tensions following a militant attack, with Delhi claiming to target “terrorist camps” while Pakistan alleges civilian casualties.

Leighton Meester described the loss of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg as “devastating,” highlighting her talent and the affection everyone had for her.

Alpine’s Ambitions Under Threat as Doohan is Dropped and Colapinto Takes His Place Alpine’s turbulent management landscape has taken another dramatic turn with the team announcing the replacement of rookie driver Jack Doohan by Franco Colapinto. This decision follows the abrupt resignation of team principal Oli Oakes, further complicating Alpine’s quest for stability and performance in the highly competitive world of Formula One. Doohan Out, Colapinto In: Instability Impedes Alpine Ambition The shockwaves from Alpine’s leadership shake-up continue to ripple through the paddock. Flavio Briatore’s re-emergence as a key figure within the team has reignited longstanding controversies, particularly as Doohan…

Cliff Notes – Iraqi president invites King Salman to upcoming Arab summits in Baghdad King Salman of Saudi Arabia has received an official invitation from Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid to attend the 34th regular session of the Arab League Council and the fifth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, both scheduled to take place in Baghdad later this month. The invitation was presented to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a meeting in Riyadh with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Mohammed Hussein. These summits represent significant opportunities for regional dialogue and cooperation among Arab…

The Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, inaugurated a weekly ceremony to remember MPs who died in both world wars, starting with the “turning of the page” ceremony in the House of Commons Books of Remembrance.

Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, leaving India to appoint a new captain ahead of the five-Test series in England starting June 20.

Nintendo has opened pre-orders for the Switch 2 to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, lifting the previous invite-only restrictions.

Reform UK has decided not to suspend Councillor Joel Tetlow, despite criticism for sharing a meme referencing Adolf Hitler during VE Day commemorations.

Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior has been selected for Portugal’s U15 team for the upcoming Vlatko Markovic tournament in Croatia, marking his first call-up at this level.

🌍 World News Briefing – 7 May 2025 It’s a moody start to the week in Europe with chilly winds sweeping the continent, while in Asia, dry heat stokes cross-border flames — quite literally. Explosions along the India–Pakistan border fire marks one of the most serious escalations in months, in what global leaders worry will erupt into nuclear war. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have left 26 dead overnight as ceasefire efforts collapse. ⚡ Tensions mount across continents as political alliances realign Meanwhile, Canada’s Mark Carney heads into a tense meeting with President Trump, while cardinals in Rome quietly prepare for…