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  2. PoliticsChina

    Dharmendra Pradhan Explains Resignation as Education Minister

    Days after resigning as Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan explained his decision, stating that he had 'no personal issues' during protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. He said attempts were made to 'mislead' Gen Z during the protests and stressed that young people are central to India’s future. Pradhan said he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered to resign from the Union Council of Ministers.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Russian FPV Drones Fly Over Sumy, Indicating Closer Military Presence

    According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian FPV drones are already flying over the streets of Sumy, with their numbers expected to increase significantly. The use of heavy 13-15 inch drones, fixed-wing FPV drones, or hybrid configurations suggests that the Russian army is significantly closer to the city than previously believed. The mere presence of these drones indicates a change in tactics and an expansion of their operational range. Kyiv now has to consider constant attacks by cheap and widely available strike drones in border cities. Earlier, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had run out of technological solutions on the battlefield.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastOceanographyPublic Health

    Nagasaki Mayor Directly Blames US for Atomic Bombing

    The mayor of Nagasaki, Siro Suzuki, directly stated that the atomic bomb was dropped on the city by an American military plane during a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing. He also mentioned that around 150,000 people were killed or injured as a result of the bombing, which was two-thirds of the city's population at the time. Meanwhile, the Japanese Prime Minister did not specify who dropped the bomb during her speech on the anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing.
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  12. U.S.United Kingdom

    Ohio State Lands Top Quarterback Christopher Vargas

    Ohio State football has secured a commitment from four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 class. Vargas, who is entering his junior season at St. John's Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts, is the second-ranked quarterback and No. 4 overall in the 2028 class. He led St. John's to the Massachusetts Division 1 Super Bowl and recorded over 1,800 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Israeli Army Builds Barrier in Lebanese Village Under Lebanese Control

    Israeli troops entered the Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya overnight, constructing an earthen barrier near the town square despite the village being under the control of the Lebanese army as part of a US-sponsored framework agreement. The Lebanese army and local authorities condemned the action as a violation of the agreement. Israeli forces continue to occupy southern Lebanon, with over 4,300 people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced since March.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Iran Releases First Video of New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

    Iranian state media, including Tasnim News Agency and Mehr News Agency, have released a video featuring the country's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. This is the first public appearance of the leader since his appointment in March following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei. The video shows Khamenei surrounded by people and talking to someone nearby, but the exact time, location, and identities of those present are unknown. The release comes after recent reports from Israeli media about Khamenei's health.
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  22. SportsMiddle EastSoccer

    Palmeiras Qualifies for Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals

    Palmeiras secured a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals after a 3-2 aggregate win over Fortaleza. Despite losing 3-2 in the return leg, Palmeiras' 3-0 first leg victory was enough to see them through. Flaco López and Murillo scored for Palmeiras in the second leg, while Mitrello, Rodriginho, and Lucas Emanuel scored for Fortaleza. Palmeiras can now look forward to the quarterfinal stage of the competition.
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  24. PoliticsNorth America

    Darrion Williams Returns to Texas Tech Basketball for Fifth Season

    Darrion Williams, a 6-foot-6 forward, has signed with Texas Tech to play a fifth season of college basketball. Williams previously played for the Red Raiders from 2023-25 before transferring to NC State, where he was the leading scorer last season. He is returning to Lubbock after a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado ruled that players in his class who exhausted their fourth season are eligible for a fifth season this school year.
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