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Cliff Notes The death of Pope Francis initiates a formal protocol, including the notification of the camerlengo, who determines the papal death and breaks the papal signet ring to prevent misuse. Following an official announcement to the vicar of Rome and heads of state, the public is informed and St Peter’s Basilica bells toll in mourning. Pope Francis requested a burial at Rome’s Basilica of St Mary Major and a simple wooden casket, diverging from the traditional burial methods of past popes. The Pope has died – what happens next? | World News as a H2 Header . The death…

Cliff Notes – Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR’s backroom staff Abhishek Nayar has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff for IPL 2025, following the termination of his contract with the India men’s team by the BCCI. Nayar previously contributed to KKR’s success from 2018 to 2024, including their third IPL title win in 2024 after a decade-long drought. He has worked closely with various international players but has not coached in the domestic circuit; KKR currently sits sixth in the points table. Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR’s backroom staff Abhishek Nayar has returned as a member of Kolkata Knight Riders’…

Cliff Notes – You can buy the world’s ugliest game controller right now from Amazon Hyperkin has released a wireless Bluetooth controller for Nintendo Switch and PCs, officially licensed by Cap’n Crunch, featuring a design that has been deemed unattractive. The controller is primarily red with light-blue buttons and is almost entirely covered in a cereal pattern, which has drawn negative comparisons to uncooked pasta. Priced at $44.83 (approximately £33.50), it is available on Amazon with a temporary 10% discount, though UK customers may face additional import fees. You can buy the world’s ugliest game controller right now from Amazon…

Cliff Notes – Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88 Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, as confirmed by the Italian league. A minute’s silence will be observed at all sports events this week in honour of the late pontiff, who was a lifelong football fan. Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88 Monday’s Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Italian league announced.Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a lifelong football fan has…

Cliff Notes The period of "sede vacante" begins upon the death of a pope, during which a cardinal, known as the camerlengo, serves as interim leader with limited powers while preparations for the conclave take place. The conclave, held in the Sistine Chapel, involves cardinal electors voting in secrecy to choose a new pope, with the process including a two-thirds majority requirement and the use of black and white smoke signals to indicate results. Once a new pope is elected, he is announced to the public from St Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of his papacy with an initial public…

Max Verstappen Questions FIA’s New Regulations After Saudi GP Penalty Max Verstappen has expressed frustration regarding a penalty that cost him victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, suggesting that the "full truth" of the situation is difficult for people to accept. The reigning world champion received a five-second penalty for skipping the inside of Turn 2 on the opening lap while battling with Oscar Piastri, who ultimately secured the race win. Verstappen’s Penalty Controversy Verstappen’s penalty came after the Dutchman engaged in a fierce contest for the lead with Piastri, who was deemed entitled to the corner. The FIA…

Cliff Notes – Nintendo Switch 2 ad brings back Paul Rudd in a 90s throwback Nintendo has revived Paul Rudd’s 1991 SNES ad for its new Switch 2 marketing campaign, showcasing the actor’s nostalgic connection to the brand. The new advert features Rudd using the console’s GameChat feature, cleverly reworking the original tagline to emphasise social gaming. Despite some criticism regarding the choppy video footage, the ad has received a positive response, garnering a significant like-to-dislike ratio on YouTube. Nintendo Switch 2 ad brings back Paul Rudd in a 90s throwback Nintendo must be high-fiving itself for realising it had…

Cliff Notes Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and first Jesuit pope, adopted a reformative leadership style that embraced those often excluded from the Catholic Church, notably the poor and marginalised. His papacy was marked by a struggle between conservative and liberal factions within the Church, leading to mixed perceptions of his commitment to progressive social issues, including LGBTQ acceptance and environmental justice. Francis faced ongoing challenges surrounding clerical abuse scandals while striving to modernise the Church’s approach, leaving a complex legacy in both reform and controversy. A pope of firsts, Francis was an outspoken champion of the deprived…

Cliff Notes – Shreyas and Kishan back, Pant gets upgrade Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have returned to the BCCI’s central contracts list for 2024-25 after being omitted last year due to unavailability for domestic cricket. Rishabh Pant has been promoted from Grade B to Grade A, having made a successful comeback following a serious injury, while the top tier remains unchanged apart from the removal of R Ashwin. New entrants in the contracts list include several players in Grade C, while Shardul Thakur, KS Bharat, Avesh Khan, and Jitesh Sharma have been dropped from the previous year’s list. BCCI…

Cliff Notes Only 303 DeLorean cars are currently registered for road use in the UK, with an additional 114 off-road, likely unused. The original assembly of 9,000 DeLorean DMC-12s occurred in 1981, but the company collapsed shortly after, making these cars collector’s items. Restored DeLoreans can reach prices upwards of £80,000, driven by their scarcity and enduring cultural significance from the "Back To The Future" franchise. Back To The Future’s DeLorean has almost vanished from UK roads | UK News . Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain’s…