Following his semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic hinted at a possible farewell to the Parisian crowd. The 38-year-old, a three-time champion, expressed gratitude for the support he received, stating it might be his last match there.
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Crystal McKinney, who had sued Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has now filed an amended complaint against Harvey Weinstein. She accuses Weinstein of assaulting her and a friend in 2003. McKinney claims Weinstein plied them with alcohol in a hotel room. She alleges he grabbed her chest and ripped her top. Weinstein then allegedly forced them into sexual acts.
A devastating landslide on the Kedarnath National Highway in Rudraprayag claimed the life of a 38-year-old driver and left five pilgrims injured. The incident, near Kund close to Guptkashi, involved a vehicle carrying pilgrims from Chhattisgarh. Rescue teams swiftly responded, transporting the injured to Augustmuni Hospital, where two are in serious condition.
Ukraine's SBU reportedly executed Operation Spider Web, striking four Russian airbases with FPV drones smuggled in trucks. The covert assault, allegedly overseen by Zelenskyy, damaged or destroyed over 40 military aircraft, costing Russia billions. While Ukraine hasn't formally claimed responsibility, the operation coincided with escalating aerial assaults and ceasefire talks.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag, an Indian languages section, to reduce English's role in official communication. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless communication between the Centre and non-Hindi speaking states by enabling translation of official documents.
Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory, resulting in nearly 600 arrests due to clashes with police near the Champs-Elysees. A car incident in Grenoble injured four celebrating fans. Despite the unrest, joyous fans sang and danced, celebrating PSG's historic win. President Macron will host the team, and a victory parade is planned on the Champs-Elysees.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, a tragic stampede during the success parade at M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives. The aftermath revealed scenes of chaos, with damaged infrastructure and discarded belongings scattered throughout the stadium and surrounding areas. Medical teams faced challenges in reaching the injured due to the overwhelming crowd and opportunistic individuals.
A software engineer, Pankhuri Mishra, and her husband publicly apologized to an autorickshaw driver after she assaulted him following a near-collision in Bengaluru. The incident, triggered by her concern for her pregnancy during sudden braking, led to her arrest and subsequent bail.
SpiceJet's Delhi-Pune flight SG-477, carrying approximately 150 passengers, reached its destination nearly four hours late on Friday. The flight, initially scheduled for a 3:25 pm departure, faced delays due to a last-minute technical issue. Passengers were kept waiting inside the aircraft for around three hours, causing frustration.
President Xi Jinping has reportedly agreed to resume rare earth mineral and magnet exports to the US, potentially easing trade tensions. This follows a positive phone conversation between Trump and Xi, with temporary export permits already issued to suppliers serving major US automakers.