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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Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results.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.
Three individuals were arrested in Dubai for sharing images of a drone strike on Creek Harbour Tower. The Iranian attack caused significant damage, prompting authorities to impose strict penalties. Detained in Dubai’s CEO, Radha Stirling, highlighted the risks of sharing such content privately.
Timur Demidenko, 30, has been detained in St Petersburg for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, suspecting her of being a British spy. Police discovered her body in his apartment, and he confesses remorse. He will undergo psychiatric checks amid a murder investigation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced strong military operations in Iran and Lebanon, as ongoing conflicts escalate. The Israel Defence Forces have targeted key Iranian intelligence officials and critical facilities. Follow Home Front Command orders for safety.
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European Union foreign ministers meet today in Brussels to discuss extending the Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure from the US rises as the region’s oil supply faces escalating risks.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly evacuated to Russia for urgent leg surgery after a US airstrike left him severely injured. Following the operation at a presidential palace in Moscow, he is expected to continue asserting his leadership.
Vladimir Putin has established a 1.2-square-mile security zone around his Bocharov Ruchey residence in Sochi, amid concerns for his safety following a reported Ukrainian drone threat. New regulations will restrict activities in the area, effective during his visits.
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