In the 2025 WTC Final at Lord's, Steve Smith surpassed Sir Don Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to become the highest run-scorer by a visiting batter at the venue, amassing 591 runs. Smith's resilient 66 off 112 balls, featuring 10 boundaries, provided crucial stability for Australia after a top-order collapse against South Africa's potent pace attack.
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Israeli jets launched air strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. This happened after President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to wait. Netanyahu called the operation 'Rising Lion'. The strikes strained US-Israel relations. Iran promised retaliation. Gulf states are worried about the fallout. Trump convened the National Security Council. Oil prices increased due to fears of disruption.
President Trump declared war on America's largest cities, ordering mass deportations of illegal immigrants he accuses Democrats of using for electoral gain. This came after downplaying US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Trump's move exacerbates divisions, pitting urban versus rural America while immigration activists decry the deportation plan as based on inflated figures and demonization.
Tensions escalate as Israel warns Iran that Tehran will "burn" if missile attacks on Jerusalem persist, following casualties and injuries. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones, triggering sirens and explosions across Israeli cities. Netanyahu vowed to neutralize the Iranian threat, raising fears of a full-scale war despite international calls for restraint.
The top spot, without contest, belongs to a former Royal Air Force pilot with an eye for detail and a knack for turning geopolitical chaos into page-turning precision: Frederick Forsyth, who departed for Elysium on June 9.
Israel launched a military operation against Iran late Thursday, with explosions reported in Tehran. Israel's defense minister confirmed the 'preemptive strikes,' citing Iran's continued uranium enrichment. The US denies involvement, emphasizing the action was Israel's decision and warning Iran against targeting US interests.
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Andhra Pradesh, facing declining fertility rates, plans to incentivize larger families, reversing its previous two-child policy for local elections. Chief Minister Naidu aims to boost population and invest in human capital by offering financial incentives to bigger families and removing restrictions on maternity leave. The state is also providing childcare support and financial assistance for schoolchildren.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding answers to his allegations of election "match-fixing." This comes after the ECI refuted his claims as "completely absurd." Gandhi insists on the release of consolidated voter rolls and CCTV footage from Maharashtra polling booths to prove transparency.