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- Smriti Mandhana sets T20 record as India defeats Bangladesh by 114 runs
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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Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results.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.
Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target over a dozen US companies in the Middle East, urging the evacuation of American industries. Companies include ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Microsoft. The IRGC warns residents near these facilities to leave immediately.
British Airways has suspended all flights to Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Qatar due to escalating dangers from the Iran War. The airline’s cancellations extend until the summer, impacting travel plans significantly. Those affected should check for updates on airspace reopening.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Kaja Kallas will propose changes to the EU naval mission mandate today, as pressure mounts to secure access to the Strait of Hormuz amidst significant global oil supply disruptions.
Dubai’s main airport suspended flights after a drone strike ignited a fuel tank fire, stranding thousands of British travellers. Many Emirates flights were cancelled or diverted; passengers should stay updated as operations gradually resume.
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A missile strike on a primary school in southern Iran has resulted in over 170 casualties, prompting international condemnation. European Union leaders urge restraint amid ongoing conflict developments this morning.
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