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The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling game that saw them secure their place in the NBA Finals.

A combination of sky-high rents, career anxiety and social isolation is placing a mental and financial strain on mainland Chinese students living in Hong Kong, even as more than 40 per cent of them plan to remain in the city.
The New York Times reports that Joby Aviation is exploring the feasibility of replacing helicopters with electric aircraft. While the company has made significant progress in developing its air taxi technology, the public's ability to use it remains a major hurdle.

Uganda has tentatively allocated about $650 million to partly fund the construction of a railway connecting Kampala to Malaba at the Kenyan border.

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
Washington says convicted mastermind of 17 November group should remain behind bars, backing efforts by Greek prosecutors to overturn his conditional release.
Castlelake, a UK financial news outlet, has announced plans to purchase EasyJet. The company is seeking to expand its fleet and increase its share price due to the Iran crisis.
The Japanese automotive industry is reportedly allocating significant resources towards the development of SUVs, a key area of demand.

Mass Russian drone strike targets Ukraine as 232 drones launched, 217 downed; Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffer damage and injuries, ships hit in Black Sea.

National Human Rights Commission of Korea has reviewed a discrimination petition f the same-sex couple seeking marriage benefits in Seoul, South Korea, October 10, 2024.

The meeting is taking place at Khrabrovo Airport.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a significant strike on a hotel in Enerodar, Russia. The incident occurred at 08:45 AM local time.

Two days after sources revealed Annamalai's decision to leave the BJP, the IPS-turned-politician announced that he will interact with the public on social media on June 5.

In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.

A US trial for a vaccine to combat the Ebola virus is scheduled to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial is being conducted on several candidates, with the goal of identifying the most effective vaccine. The trial is expected to take approximately 12-18 months to complete.

Harsh Goenka's remarks came against the backdrop of two viral videos showing Indians performing garba overseas. One clip showed a group dancing on the tarmac at an airport in Vietnam.

World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days. The delay is attributed to a series of issues related to the Mexican visa process.

PM Modi stated that the experience of generations is a reflection of the joys and sorrows of those who have lived through these summer drinks. He emphasized that these desi beverages are meant to be enjoyed during the summer, offering a refreshing respite from the heat.

Kenya's Lake Turkana, a global leader in permanent desert lakes, is facing increasing threats from rising sea levels and encroaching crocs. The lake's waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands of people, and its current state poses significant challenges for fishing communities reliant on it.

A 23-year-old B Com graduate from Delhi seeks advice on pursuing a master's abroad on a ₹50 lakh budget. Considering Australia, Germany and Canada, he weighs options for job prospects, work rights and long-term settlement.