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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Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results.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.
More than 400,000 KitKat bars have been stolen from a lorry in Europe, as confirmed by Nestlé. The truck, carrying 12 tons of the chocolate snack from its Perugia factory, was hijacked en route to Poland. Investigations are ongoing; consumers can report information to authorities.
Pope Leo XIV urged Monaco’s billionaires to utilise their wealth for the needy during his historic visit, the first papal trip in nearly 500 years. Emphasising the duty to address inequality, he called on locals to leverage their unique influence for good.
Twelve US soldiers were injured after an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The attack not only caused serious injuries but also damaged American aircraft. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a resolution may come in weeks, not months.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of dishonesty regarding US demands, asserting Zelenskyy misrepresented discussions about territorial concessions related to security guarantees. Rubio also indicated potential shifts in American military support, citing future needs related to Iran.
Kazakhstan has commenced construction of the $800 million Alatau Iconic Complex, set to transform the area near Almaty by 2029. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the development will feature two striking towers and aims to become a major economic hub. Major excavation begins in May.
Moscow is reportedly supplying Tehran with drones and intelligence to target US military assets in the Middle East. Kallas urged the US, Israel, and Iran to negotiate a solution, stating that escalation could be avoided if pressure is applied on Russia to cease its support for Iran.
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