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A British Sikh man was convicted of murder using a kirpan, sparking calls to ban the ceremonial dagger in public. Accusations of two-tier policing arose after officers handcuffed the dying victim, believing a false claim of racial abuse. The victim's mother was convicted of aiding the killer. Investigations into police conduct are underway.

President Trump has yet to approve a proposed deal with Iran, emphasizing that any agreement must meet his conditions, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While discussions continue, Iran denies negotiating under US dictates. The uncertainty impacts energy markets, with regional tensions also escalating between Iran, the US, and Israel-Hezbollah.

Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the BCCI selectors' decision to include Rohit Sharma in the ODI squad over in-form youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. He believes the selectors are failing to prioritize Indian cricket's future, arguing that Jaiswal and Sudharsan have earned their spots with strong performances, while Rohit's form and fitness are questionable.

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following a board decision that faced significant backlash.

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledges a current lag in AI coding agents. He states competitors like Anthropic lead in complex developer tasks. Pichai expresses strong confidence that internal data and new model iterations will rapidly bridge this gap. Google is actively working to regain its position at the forefront of this crucial technology.

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Meta has initiated another round of significant layoffs, impacting nearly 8,000 employees globally, with notifications starting in Singapore. While many are let go, over 7,000 will transition to AI initiatives. The company is providing immigration guidance and severance packages, including 16 weeks' pay plus two weeks per service year, and 18 months of COBRA coverage for affected staff.

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A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying to the Caribbean.

Security forces are in the seventh day of a relentless hunt for two to three terrorists in Rajouri's dense forests. The joint operation, bolstered by helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs, intensified with heavy firing and shelling. A terrorist hideout was also discovered and destroyed. Top officers are overseeing the critical anti-terror mission.

Mark Zuckerberg's goodbye memo to 8,000 fired Meta employees on May 20 doubled as a message to the 70,000 staff still standing. The Meta CEO made two promises: no further company-wide layoffs in 2026, and better communication after weeks of internal anxiety. The memo lands as Meta funnels $125-145 billion into AI infrastructure, shifts 7,000 staff to AI projects, and cancels 6,000 open roles.

French Open 2026 witnessed two huge upsets as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner crashed out of the tournament. Teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Djokovic in a five-set thriller after coming back from two sets down. Earlier, World No. 1 Sinner collapsed physically in extreme Paris heat and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, ending his 30-match winning streak and opening up the men’s draw.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seem to be trying their best to keep things private as they gear up to get married in New York City amid the pop star’s strained bond with Blake Lively, just weeks before tying the knot. While the billionaire artist has maintained silence and has remained publicly distant from her former best friend, Blake Lively, it seems the actress is focused on improving her image.

Arsenal star midfielder Declan Rice has been with his girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, for over a decade now even as the two have continued to get trolled for their relationship in public for the last few years. While Lauren Fryer has remained pretty private about her life, Declan Rice has often defended her in public as he spoke about how she has changed his life for the better.

The San Francisco 49ers’ star player, Brandon Aiyuk, has been experiencing a pretty challenging time in the last few years as he was placed on PUP in the last season after sustaining brutal injuries in Week 7 in 2024 sparking major concer in the team. Though the team seems focused on trading him and the Washington Commanders have been strongly linked to Brandon Aiyuk, nothing has been confirmed yet. Amid this, the Las Vegas Raiders and the Cleveland Browns have emerged as strong landing spots for him.

Gujarat Titans reached their third IPL final after defeating Rajasthan Royals. Shubman Gill scored a magnificent century to guide Gujarat in their chase. Rajasthan had posted a strong total thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's brilliant knock. Gujarat's opening partnership was key to their success. They will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final.

'Overwhelming Number Of False Cases Overshadowing Genuine Ones'

A viral social media post claiming that Taylor Swift’s best work came during her relationship with Joe Alwyn has reignited debate among fans. Supporters point to acclaimed albums like Folklore and Evermore, while others argue Swift’s success is the result of her own artistic evolution. The discussion comes as Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce remains under intense public scrutiny, with ongoing wedding rumors continuing to fuel fan interest and speculation.

Twisha Sharma's ashes were immersed in the Ganga at Rishikesh, a place she deeply cherished. Her family is determined to pursue justice in the high-profile Bhopal case, acknowledging it's an early stage of a significant struggle against powerful individuals. They expressed hope for government and judicial intervention to set a precedent.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill spoke about Sai Sudharsan's unusual back-to-back hit-wicket dismissals. Despite this, Gill and Sudharsan's record partnership powered Gujarat Titans to a massive win. Gill's century and Sudharsan's quickfire fifty secured their place in the IPL 2026 final. The team's strong understanding was a key factor in their success.

An Indian-designed autonomous combat aircraft entering the European manufacturing ecosystem is an endeavour Indian defence planners seemingly wanted for years. But beyond the symbolism lies a far bigger story involving military technology, Nato interoperability, artificial intelligence, export controls, defence geopolitics and the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare. The agreement also highlights something increasingly visible in global defence manufacturing as the military power is no longer built entirely inside geographical limits.