Donald Trump denied being briefed about his name appearing in Jeffrey Epstein's files, contradicting a Wall Street Journal report. He dismissed questions about Ghislaine Maxwell's interview and a potential pardon, stating it's not the right time. Trump shifted focus to others associated with Epstein, accusing the media of exaggerating his involvement.
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Bangladesh clinched their first T20I series victory against Pakistan with an eight-run win in the second match. Defending a total of 133, Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam's impressive bowling restricted Pakistan to 125, despite Faheem Ashraf's resilient half-century. Jaker Ali's crucial innings of 55 helped Bangladesh recover from an early batting collapse, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
A major controversy has struck the Indian badminton squad at the World University Games in Germany, as administrative errors barred half the team from competing. Officials failed to properly register all twelve players, leading to accusations of career sabotage. Despite the setback, the six athletes who did compete secured a bronze medal.
Despite retiring from Test and T20I cricket, Virat Kohli's exceptional cricketing acumen continues to be lauded. Freddie Wilde, an RCB team analyst, highlighted Kohli's strategic brilliance, noting how his instincts often align with data analytics during team meetings. Kohli's ability to grasp nuances beyond data showcases his genius, complementing his remarkable ODI and IPL records.
Ahead of the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, Hans Niemann asserts that Magnus Carlsen and other top players face greater pressure due to past events. Niemann highlights his recent online successes against Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, suggesting they are more stressed when facing him.
Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a milestone, becoming just the third Indian woman to score 4,000 ODI runs. She also scored her seventh ODI century against England. India posted a strong total of 318/5, with valuable contributions from Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal provided a solid start.
Odisha police are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl claimed she was set on fire by three men in Puri. However, initial investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and witness statements, have not corroborated her account of the incident.
KL Rahul, currently in England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, is experiencing the challenges of being away from his newborn daughter, Evaarah Vipula Rahul, born in March. Rahul shared his feelings with Cheteshwar Pujara, expressing the joy his daughter has brought and the difficulty of balancing professional commitments with family life.
Bill Belichick's surprising move to UNC football is now a Hulu docuseries after initial Hard Knocks talks fell through due to creative differences. Belichick and his camp, including his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, reportedly sought more control over the show's final edit. The series promises a look at his coaching debut, potential branding efforts, and a glimpse into his personal life.
For the first time since 1947, Britain has profited from its aid to India. A recent report reveals a profit of over £12 million for 2024-2025. The UK will spend over £24 million on aid to India for 2025-2026. This marks a shift from financial aid to business investments.