The papal thriller Conclave emerged as the big winner at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), taking home four awards, including Best Picture. The Edward Berger-directed film, starring Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal navigating the political intrigues of electing a new pope, also won Outstanding British Film, Best Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Matching its awards tally, The Brutalist secured four trophies, including Best Director for Brady Corbet and Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
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President Trump issued an executive order mandating proof of citizenship for federal elections and requiring ballots to be received by Election Day. The directive, citing unproven election fraud claims, may face legal challenges as it could restrict millions of voters without proper documentation.
A deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam has claimed at least 28 lives and left dozens injured. The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed LeT proxy, claimed responsibility for the ambush on tourists. Victims include an Indian Navy officer, an IB officer, and tourists from various states.
NASA's InSight lander mission on Mars has ended. The lander studied Marsquakes and the planet's interior. Dust accumulated on its solar panels, causing power loss. Orbiting spacecraft captured images of the dust-covered lander. Scientists continue to analyze data from InSight. The data includes information about dust devils and Martian weather. NASA is no longer receiving signals from the lander.
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Jasprit Bumrah captained the Indian team during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading them to a victory in Perth but suffering a loss in Sydney. With Rohit Sharma's Test career in doubt, there are discussions about Bumrah as the full-time Test captain. However, Mohammad Kaif has suggested that this added responsibility could put extra pressure on the fast bowler.
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A video circulating online shows an individual, believed to be a student, casually drinking coffee while walking past a bloodied shooting victim at Florida State University. The person filmed the scene instead of offering assistance. The shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, involved a suspect identified as Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student.