A powerful bomb exploded outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The FBI has declared the incident an act of terrorism, launching a large-scale investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motive and whether the attack was domestic or international, while also investigating if the explosion was livestreamed.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes 2025 appearance sparked widespread discussion, with her royal white saree and striking red sindoor becoming the focal point. Social media users speculated the sindoor symbolized support for 'Operation Sindoor,' a retaliatory attack by Indian Armed Forces. Others interpreted it as a powerful statement silencing recent divorce rumors surrounding her and Abhishek Bachchan.
Dilip Vengsarkar expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, expecting them after the England tour. He acknowledged their significant contribution and the void they leave. Vengsarkar highlighted the opportunity for domestic players to step up and praised Shreyas Iyer's consistent performance across formats, deferring to selectors on replacements.
A major communication breakdown hit Spain on Tuesday, disrupting internet and landline services nationwide. Thousands of Movistar and O2 customers, both under Telefónica, experienced fibre optic connectivity loss. The widespread outage even impacted emergency response systems, forcing authorities to issue alternative contact numbers as the national '112' line was affected.
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India is intensifying its efforts to financially isolate Pakistan, contesting World Bank loans and urging the FATF to reinstate it on the grey list. This follows India's opposition to the IMF bailout, citing concerns about Pakistan's economic history and potential misuse of funds for terrorism.
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