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Smriti Mandhana set a new record for the highest run-scorer in women’s T20 international cricket, scoring 37 runs in India’s 114-run semifinal victory over Bangladesh at the Asian Games. India will face Sri Lanka in the final following the latter’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
A man in Torrecaballeros, Spain, has been detained for allegedly concealing his father’s body for over a year to fraudulently claim pension benefits.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results. In her announcement, Bachelet stated the time was not right for her candidacy, which garnered only one encouraging vote in a recent straw poll.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade have successfully evacuated a dog and cat using a drone, flying them to safety across 12 kilometres. The animals are now safe in the care of the soldiers. Read more to find out about this unique rescue mission.
China has imposed a 40-day airspace restriction along its northeastern coast, without providing an explanation. This unprecedented move follows alerts similar to those issued during military drills. Observers suggest this could signal heightened military readiness. Stay informed.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, restricting passage to only Iranian vessels. An Iranian Navy source stated, “We have closed the Strait of Hormuz,” asserting a response to Israel’s actions. Further developments may follow.
Israeli airstrikes targeted central Beirut today, striking residential areas just hours after a US ceasefire announcement. The IDF executed over 100 strikes against Hezbollah targets, igniting panic and chaos. Lebanon’s Haneed Sayed stated the government is ready for negotiations with Israel.
European gas prices fell sharply by approximately 20% following a ceasefire agreement involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This development has raised expectations for lower energy costs, although delayed savings for consumers may persist due to existing fixed tariff contracts and requisite market adjustments.
NASA’s Artemis II crew captured historic images of the Moon’s Orientale Basin during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. Among the stunning visuals, they noticed a crater resembling a smiling face. The mission marked the furthest humans have ventured from Earth, having surpassed Apollo 13’s record.
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